The Oklahoma City Thunder started in the league in 1967 as the Seattle Supersonics. They did not make the move Oklahoma City until 2008 after a dispute between the owner and lawmakers in Seattle. They were able to win a championship in 1979 but haven’t brought one home since the move. The Thunder plays at the Chesapeake Energy Arena, which was opened in 2002 and holds 18,000 fans for basketball games. Find Oklahoma City Thunder ticket prices here on our site.