NBA Playoffs in OKC: Where to park, what kind of bags are allowed in OKC Thunder games?

The NBA Playoffs are in town for the first time since the 2019-2020 season, and the Oklahoma City Thunder hope to make the most of it.

The event is sure to attract plenty of visitors and traffic, so having a plan before the game will be crucial.

Here's where you can park for the OKC Thunder playoff games, and what to know about the bag policy for Thunder games inside the Paycom Center.

Where to park for OKC Thunder playoff games

Here's where to park before an OKC Thunder game:

• Arts District Garage: 431 W Main St.

• Sheridan-Walker Garage: 501 W Sheridan Ave.

• Century Center Garage: 145 W Sheridan Ave.

• Santa Fe Parking Garage: 101 N E. K. Gaylord Blvd.

• Scissortail Lot: 98 SW 6

Plus, here are parking options for season-pass holders:

• Century Center Garage: 145 W Sheridan Ave

• Convention Center Garage: 400 S Broadway Ave.

• Prairie Surf Media Garage: 1 Myriad Gardens

• West Lots: 299 S Harvey Ave. and 331 SW 2

• Courtyard Marriott Garage: 301 S E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Other parking options downtown and in Bricktown can be found here:

Prairie Surf Studios opens walkway through building for Thunder game attendees

Directly north of the Paycom Center is Prairie Surf Studios. According to a news release from the studio, Thunder fans who park north of the arena can utilize a walkway through the building to get to Paycom Center instead of having to walk around Prairie Surf.

The doors, at the northeast corner of Sheridan Ave, will open two hours before tipoff and close one hour after the game ends. Fans using the walkway will exit the facility on Reno Ave directly across from Paycom Center.

Bag policy for OKC Thunder playoff games

Here's what bags are allowed inside an OKC Thunder game:

• Any bag 6" x 9" x 2" or smaller, like a small purse, clutch or small belt bag.

• Medical and diaper bags will be screened separately.

Bags larger than 6" x 9" x 2", backpacks and any hard-sided bags are prohibited.

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OKC Thunder in playoffs: Best places to park in downtown OKC