Sep
26
Sat · 6:00pm
Tulane Green Wave Football vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles
New Orleans, LA · Yulman Stadium
From$8
Cheap Sports Tickets in New Orleans — Deals Under $50 (2026)
37 cheap New Orleans sports tickets — games from $7, sorted lowest price first.
Cheap Sports Tickets in New Orleans — Deals Under $50 (2026)
LSU Tigers Women's Volleyball vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
Pete Maravich Assembly Center · Baton Rouge
Wed · Sep 23 · 7:00 PMTulane Green Wave Football vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Yulman Stadium · New Orleans
Verified seller · HelloTicketsSat · Sep 26 · 6:00 PMMorgan Wade
House Of Blues - New Orleans · New Orleans
Sat · Sep 19 · 7:00 PMJersey Boys
Saenger Theatre - New Orleans · New Orleans
Wed · Sep 23 · 7:30 PMJersey Boys
Saenger Theatre - New Orleans · New Orleans
Fri · Sep 25 · 7:30 PMChandler
Orpheum Theater - New Orleans · New Orleans
Sun · Sep 20 · 8:00 PMDelvon Lamarr Organ Trio
New Orleans Jazz Market · New Orleans
Sat · Sep 19 · 7:00 PMKOTA The Friend
The Republic - New Orleans · New Orleans
Thu · Sep 17 · 9:00 PMDylan Gossett
Texas Club · Baton Rouge
Wed · Sep 23 · 9:00 PMAnnual TPSO Pro Rodeo
Florida Parishes Arena · Amite
Fri · Sep 25 · 7:00 PMSorted by lowest price · 37 events
Cheap sports tickets in New Orleans — sorted lowest price first
Sep
23
Wed · 7:00pm
LSU Tigers Women's Volleyball vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
Baton Rouge, LA · Pete Maravich Assembly Center
From$7
Sep
19
Sat · 7:00pm
Morgan Wade
New Orleans, LA · House Of Blues - New Orleans
From$21
Sep
23
Wed · 7:30pm
Jersey Boys
New Orleans, LA · Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
From$25
Sep
25
Fri · 7:30pm
Jersey Boys
New Orleans, LA · Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
From$25
Sep
20
Sun · 8:00pm
Chandler
New Orleans, LA · Orpheum Theater - New Orleans
From$26
Sep
19
Sat · 7:00pm
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
New Orleans, LA · New Orleans Jazz Market
From$28
Sep
17
Thu · 9:00pm
KOTA The Friend
New Orleans, LA · The Republic - New Orleans
From$29
Sep
23
Wed · 9:00pm
Dylan Gossett
Baton Rouge, LA · Texas Club
From$32
Sep
25
Fri · 7:00pm
Annual TPSO Pro Rodeo
Amite, LA · Florida Parishes Arena
From$32
Sep
27
Sun · 1:00pm
Jersey Boys
New Orleans, LA · Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
From$32
Sep
17
Thu · 7:30pm
Cyrille Aimee
New Orleans, LA · New Orleans Jazz Market
From$33
Sep
23
Wed · 7:30pm
Weird Al Yankovic
Baton Rouge, LA · Raising Cane's River Center Arena
From$33
Sep
17
Thu · 9:00pm
The Bends
Baton Rouge, LA · Texas Club
From$35
Sep
22
Tue · 7:30pm
Jersey Boys
New Orleans, LA · Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
From$35
Oct
9
Fri · 9:00pm
2000s Rave
New Orleans, LA · House Of Blues New Orleans
From$35
Sep
24
Thu · 7:00pm
Gavin Adcock
Baton Rouge, LA · Raising Cane's River Center Arena
From$36
Sep
18
Fri · 8:00pm
Nimesh Patel
Baton Rouge, LA · L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge
From$37
Sep
18
Fri · 9:00pm
Last Chance Summer Dance: Jacob Hackworth
Baton Rouge, LA · Texas Club
From$37
Oct
7
Wed · 8:00pm
Vincent Neil Emerson
New Orleans, LA · Gasa Gasa
From$37
Sep
20
Sun · 5:15pm
Fais Do-Do
New Orleans, LA · Tipitinas
From$38
Sep
22
Tue · 7:30pm
Comedy Beast
New Orleans, LA · The Howlin Wolf
From$38
Oct
6
Tue · 7:30pm
Comedy Beast
New Orleans, LA · The Howlin Wolf
From$38
Sep
18
Fri · 8:00pm
Club 1BD
New Orleans, LA · House Of Blues - New Orleans
From$39
Sep
21
Mon · 7:00pm
Geordie Greep
New Orleans, LA · House Of Blues - New Orleans
From$39
Sep
25
Fri · 7:00pm
Big Sam's Funky Nation
New Orleans, LA · New Orleans Jazz Market
From$40
Sep
19
Sat · 9:00pm
Tchoup Making Sense - A Tribute to Talking Heads
New Orleans, LA · Tipitinas
From$42
Sep
24
Thu · 7:30pm
Bobby Rush
New Orleans, LA · New Orleans Jazz Market
From$42
Sep
25
Fri · 8:00pm
TajMo: Taj Mahal & Keb Mo
New Orleans, LA · Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
From$42
Sep
19
Sat · 9:00pm
Stanley Simmons
New Orleans, LA · Gasa Gasa
From$44
Sep
24
Thu · 8:00pm
The Rumble
New Orleans, LA · Tipitinas
From$44
Sep
24
Thu · 8:00pm
Zack Fox (DJ Set)
New Orleans, LA · The Fillmore - New Orleans
From$45
Sep
24
Thu · 9:00pm
Cordovas
New Orleans, LA · Gasa Gasa
From$45
Sep
27
Sun · 8:00pm
Six Foot Blonde
New Orleans, LA · Chickie Wah Wah
From$45
Sep
16
Wed · 9:00pm
Drake White
Baton Rouge, LA · Texas Club
From$47
Sep
19
Sat · 7:00pm
King George
Biloxi, MS · Mississippi Coast Coliseum
From$47
Sep
26
Sat · 2:00pm
Jersey Boys
New Orleans, LA · Saenger Theatre - New Orleans
From$48
New Orleans runs 2 pro teams across NBA and NFL — the Pelicans (NBA) and the Saints (NFL). With about 41 home dates a year, the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center tend to hold the city's softest weeknight inventory — that's where seats under $50 surface most often. This page filters live listings down to tickets under $50 and sorts them cheapest-first, so the best value sits at the top. Across the US, dynamic pricing means the same seat can swing day-to-day — watching MLB/NBA weeknight slates and non-marquee opponents tends to surface the cheapest tickets.
How to find cheap sports tickets in New Orleans
Basketball pricing tracks the marquee visitors: the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center discount weeknight games against lottery teams, where upper-bowl corners are the value seats in Central Business District.
Football is the scarcest ticket — just 9 home dates means the Saints at Caesars Superdome rarely dip cheap, but early-season and cold-weather late-season games are where resale softens first.
New Orleans sports market at a glance
New Orleans carries 2 pro teams across NBA and NFL, putting about 50 home dates on the annual calendar. The overlap between seasons — especially when NBA and NFL run concurrently — splits local demand and can push prices down on the less-hyped matchups.
Venue capacity shapes the price floor here. Caesars Superdome seats 73,208 for Saints games, which creates more available inventory per event and generally softer resale pricing. In contrast, Smoothie King Center holds 16,867, so Pelicans tickets carry tighter supply and higher floors on popular dates.
When to buy: New Orleans sports calendar
The NBA season runs October through April, while NFL picks up from September through January. New Orleans buyers benefit from the overlap window when both teams play at home — that's when secondary-market competition is fiercest among sellers and price drops are most common.
With just nine regular-season home dates, NFL tickets in New Orleans carry the tightest supply of any major sport. Buying early for marquee opponents locks in a price before demand peaks, while late-season games in poor weather can see resale dips if the team is out of contention.
Game-day guide: New Orleans venues
Smoothie King Center — Pelicans (NBA)
Smoothie King Center (16,867 seats) is a large indoor arena in Central Business District that hosts Pelicans (NBA) home games. Upper-level center seats are the value play for sightlines, with lower-bowl corners and baselines offering closer views at mid-range prices. Courtside, rinkside, and club sections sit at the top of the price scale. On-site parking is available in numbered garages and surface Lots 3 and 4, totaling roughly 7,000 spaces. Served by RTA streetcar and bus stops within a short walk; the Loyola/UPT streetcar line and Union Passenger Terminal are nearby.
Caesars Superdome — Saints (NFL)
Caesars Superdome (73,208 seats) is a large open-air stadium in Central Business District that hosts Saints (NFL) home games. In a stadium this size, upper-deck sideline sections offer the best value views, while lower-bowl seats between the 20-yard lines or behind home plate carry the highest prices. End-zone and outfield seats split the difference. Seven on-site garages and two surface lots managed by Legends Global serve the dome, with overflow at the nearby Champions Square and Hyatt Regency garages. The Loyola Avenue streetcar's Poydras Street station is about a six-minute walk away, with multiple RTA bus routes stopping at Poydras and LaSalle.
New Orleans team ticket pages
Looking for a specific team? These pages have schedules, venue guides, seating charts, and live availability for every New Orleans franchise.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the cheapest New Orleans sports tickets this month?
Right now, the cheapest listed sports ticket in New Orleans on this page is "LSU Tigers Women's Volleyball vs. Alabama Crimson Tide", starting from around $7 on September 24, 2026. The list is filtered from live ticketing data and sorted lowest price first, so the top result is always the current cheapest pick available here.
What is the cheapest sport to watch live in New Orleans?
NBA games are typically the cheapest live-sports option in New Orleans. The Pelicans play about 41 home games per season at Smoothie King Center, which creates deep inventory and softer weeknight pricing. Upper-level and general-admission seats on non-marquee nights are usually the lowest-cost entry point.
Where are the cheapest seats at Smoothie King Center?
The most affordable sections at Smoothie King Center are generally the upper-level corner or baseline seats. With 16,867 total seats, there is usually enough secondary-market inventory to find options near or below face value on non-marquee dates. For premium views at a lower cost, look at upper-level center sections, which balance sightlines and price.
Are Pelicans or Saints tickets cheaper in New Orleans?
Pelicans (NBA) tickets are typically cheaper because the NBA has about 41 home games per season, creating more inventory and lower secondary-market floors. Saints (NFL) play fewer home dates (9), so supply is tighter and prices tend to run higher. Weeknight non-marquee Pelicans games are usually the cheapest pro-sports tickets available in New Orleans.
When do New Orleans sports ticket prices drop the most?
Prices drop most in the final 24 to 72 hours before game time, when sellers cut prices to move remaining inventory. This pattern is strongest for sports with many home dates (NBA games in New Orleans), especially on weeknights against non-contending opponents. For high-demand games like rivalry matchups and playoffs, prices often rise as the event approaches, so buying early is safer.
How can I save on game-day costs at Smoothie King Center?
Beyond the ticket price, the biggest game-day expenses are parking and food. Served by RTA streetcar and bus stops within a short walk; the Loyola/UPT streetcar line and Union Passenger Terminal are nearby. Eating before you arrive and bringing a clear bag (where allowed) cuts in-stadium spending. Compare the seller, ticket details, fees and order terms before you buy; partner policies vary.
Is it safe to buy resale New Orleans sports tickets?
Review the seller shown with each listing and read its authenticity, delivery, refund and buyer-protection terms before purchase. For Pelicans, Saints games, prefer established ticket marketplaces with clear order policies; be cautious with private messages and offers that do not identify a seller.
Are there free events in New Orleans?
Yes — New Orleans hosts free fan rallies, watch parties, community sports events, and free outdoor activations throughout the year, especially around playoff runs. Team and venue social accounts announce them first, and the cheapest paid alternative is a weeknight game from this page's under-$50 list.
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