If you're a fan of sports, then Tulsa is an amazing city to visit. You can attend basketball, baseball, soccer, and even ice hockey games. The town is also home to one of the country's best golf courses, which has has been used to host PGA events.
You might not immediately think of Tulsa when you think of sports because there are no NBA, NFL,NHL, or MLB teams. However, there are a number of exciting minor league teams, as well as an NCAA team and a WNBA team. If you're planning to visit Tulsa, then you should not neglect some of the affordable, exciting sporting events that you can attend.
Below is a list of some of the best places to see a sporting event while you're in Tulsa.
Oneok Field
If you're looking to see minor league baseball or soccer, then Oneok Field is the place. The park is home to the Tulsa Drillers, a great AA baseball team.
One of the great things about going to a minor league baseball game is that it is much cheaper than going to a major league game. If you're bringing your kids to the ballpark, then the cost of tickets, hot dogs, soda and programs can add up. Minor league teams don't charge the same exorbitant prices that most MLB teams now charge.
The Drillers are a double A team that is linked up with the L.A. Dodgers. So, you will often get a chance to see future Major Leaguers while at the game.
The park also hosts the Tulsa Roughnecks, a new team in the U.S. Soccer league. The roster includes players from all over the world.
BOK Center
If you're in the mood to see basketball or ice hockey, then BOK center is where it's at. This is a beautiful arena that was built to host Arena football, WNBA games, and hockey, as well as concerts and other major events.
The BOK center is home to the Tulsa Shock, a WNBA team. They team was originally located in Detroit, but moved to Tulsa in 2010.
The center is also home to the Tulsa Oilers, a hockey team that belongs to the East Cost Hockey League. The ECHL is a group of minor league hockey teams. Many players eventually work their way up to the NHL. The team is an affiliate for the Winnipeg Jets.
Southern Hills Country Club
If you're a fan of golf, then you might be lucky enough to catch a PGA or USGA event at Southern Hills. The country club is home to one of the nicest golf courses in the Southwest.
Reynolds Center
If you're a fan of basketball, then you should head over to the Reynolds center. This area is home to University of Tulsa's NCAA division 1 team, the Golden Hurricane. The team has been very successful in the last few years and has sent several players off to the NBA.
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