River Spirit Casino Resort, owned by the Muscogee Nation, has officially opened the Gridiron Sportsbar, a $17.5 million renovation transforming 14,000 sq. ft. of space previously occupied by the Visions Buffet. The new deluxe sports bar and lounge provides “the largest sports viewing experience in Oklahoma,” according to the tribe.
The Gridiron boasts a 53-ft. by 14-ft. high-resolution LED video wall, 54 televisions, and 104 speakers. The sports bar seats 157 guests, featuring an upscale, 27-seat center bar with 24 mounted 70-in. televisions and 30 additional 70-in. televisions throughout the dining and private booth areas. The menu includes sports bar favorites and signature dishes from the new kitchen.
Additional amenities include a private watch party and meeting space called The Locker Room, which features a 21-ft. by 12-ft. LED video wall, and a luxury VIP lounge exclusively for top-tier-level Players Club members. The Gridiron also offers two Top Golf Swing Suites for “an immersive digital sports experience.”
Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill said: “River Spirit Casino Resort is undoubtedly Tulsa’s premier entertainment destination. River Spirit Casino Resort is our flagship property, and we are incredibly proud of what we have built on our historic land alongside the beauty of the prairie river and all it abundantly provides to the citizens of the Muscogee Nation.”
Pat Crofts, CEO of Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises, said: “We are thrilled to unveil Gridiron as the largest sports viewing experience in Oklahoma. Gridiron represents a significant capital investment and creates a new standard in dynamic spaces where sports enthusiasts can revel in the excitement of their favorite teams while enjoying top-notch amenities and hospitality services.”
As part of the ongoing development, the existing Scoreboard Sports Bar will be repurposed for a new guest amenity in the future.
Andy Langston, COO of Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises, added: “The Gridiron is yet another amenity that provides a signature environment and guest experience that sets River Spirit Casino Resort apart. We strive to be the very best in our industry with the principles of creating an exceptional culture for employees, exceeding our guests’ expectations and delivering results through execution.”