Oklahoma City, USA Softball breaks ground on Choctaw Nation Fieldhouse

Oklahoma City and USA Softball have begun construction on the Choctaw Nation Fieldhouse, an indoor softball practice facility set to be built at Devon Park. Spanning 30,000 square feet, the split-level brick building will include two indoor practice infields, team locker rooms, and spaces for sports medicine, player development, and administration.

An enclosed, climate-controlled link will connect the fieldhouse to the stadium, enabling seamless movement of staff, coaches, and players between the structures without weather exposure.

Funded by the OKC 2025 Bond, the $21 million project will transform Devon Park into a premier softball training venue, with the potential to host the NCAA Women's College World Series beyond 2035. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce has contributed $8 million towards the stadium improvements, including enhanced seating, upgraded practice fields, a state-of-the-art sound system, and additional protective measures.

Debbie Miller, Public Works Director, emphasized the facility's goal to become an Olympic training site, further solidifying Oklahoma City as the Softball Capital of the World. The lower level of the fieldhouse will house practice areas and team support spaces, with each indoor field featuring its dedicated locker room connected to the field. Additional areas on the lower level will encompass sports medicine rooms, a weight room, and a laundry facility.

The project, expected to take 18 months to complete, is being handled by STUDIO Architecture as the architect of record, DLR Group as the sports design expert, and Timberlake Construction as the contractor. Craig Cress, CEO of USA Softball, expressed optimism about the fieldhouse's role in elevating Oklahoma City as a premier softball destination, ensuring elite training opportunities for athletes and a lasting impact on the sport long after the 2028 Olympic Games.