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Choctaw Resorts Expands Partnership with Moody Center

August 26, 2026

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Durant, Okla. (August 25, 2026) – Choctaw Resorts is expanding its partnership with Moody Center by introducing the Choctaw Club, a premium hospitality space that offers guests an elevated concert and event experience.

The announcement comes one year into the multi-year partnership between Choctaw Resorts and Moody Center. The Choctaw Club will provide luxury accommodations, premium sightlines and exclusive amenities for concerts, events and University of Texas basketball games hosted at Moody Center.

Choctaw Club members will enjoy curated culinary and beverage offerings, plush seating, VIP parking and a dedicated private entrance for a seamless, high-end entertainment experience.

“The Choctaw Club is synonymous with fun and entertainment, and we are excited to expand our presence at Moody Center with a space dedicated to an elevated hospitality experience,” said Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. “We’re proud to continue building on our partnership with Moody Center and to welcome fans into a space that reflects our shared commitment to exceptional service and world-class entertainment.”

“It’s always wonderful when strong partnerships evolve and grow over time. After welcoming Choctaw Resorts as an Official Partner in 2025, we are thrilled to expand our partnership and recognize them as a Founding Partner, entitling one of Moody Center’s premier spaces. It’s the result of two brands dedicated to setting a higher standard for the guest experience.” said Jeff Nickler, President, Oak View Group Austin / General Manager, Moody Center.

With four resort locations in southeast Oklahoma, Choctaw Resorts has long been a favorite entertainment destination in southeast Oklahoma and North Texas with an A-list entertainment line-up that includes up-and-coming artists, chart-toppers and music icons. The Choctaw Grand Theater in Durant, Okla., has earned the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Theater of the Year award four times.

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 About Choctaw Resorts

is owned and operated by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States, with almost 230,000 tribal members and 13,000 employees. Choctaw Resort properties are located in Durant, Grant, Pocola, and Hochatown, which is 10 miles north of the popular vacation destination, Broken Bow, Okla. These entertainment destinations offer a variety of dining, pools, live entertainment, resort amenities and conference services. For more information, click here.

About Moody Center

Moody Center is Austin’s premier entertainment venue. Opened in 2022 in the “Live Music Capital of the World,” the state-of-the-art, 15,000-capacity arena has quickly become a global destination and cornerstone of the city’s cultural scene. Built for concerts yet home to much more, Moody Center also hosts University of Texas Women’s and Men’s basketball games, family shows, and community events, all while championing sustainability and local impact. With an unwavering commitment to artist and fan experience, Moody Center continually sets new standards for hospitality, creating unforgettable moments both on and off the stage.

The building is the first of its kind in the industry with an unrivaled partnership between Oak View Group, Live Nation/C3 Presents, The University of Texas at Austin, and Minister of Culture, Matthew McConaughey. Widely recognized among the world’s top venues, Moody Center has earned numerous industry honors, including Pollstar’s Arena of the Year (2024), Academy of Country Music’s Arena of the Year (2023), Billboard’s #1 Highest Grossing Venue Worldwide (2022, 2025), and more.  For additional information, visit MoodyCenterATX.com and follow @moodycenteratx on FacebookInstagram, and TikTok.

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