Smoothie King Center Tickets

About Smoothie King Center

Smoothie King Center is a 16,867-capacity arena open since 1999, in the Central Business District area of New Orleans. home of the new orleans pelicans Smoothie King Center is the home of New Orleans Pelicans, so the calendar runs on their season schedule — weeknight games are the value window, while weekend and rivalry dates carry the strongest demand.

Seating and where to sit

At 16,867 seats it is an intimate building by pro-sports standards — sightlines are strong almost everywhere, and the cheapest tier moves first on popular nights. For arena events, lower-bowl center sections give the best all-around view while upper corners are the value pick. Live listings on this page link straight into the interactive seat map, so you can compare exact rows and prices before checkout.

Venue facts

• City: New Orleans
• Address: 1501 Dave Dixon Drive, New Orleans, LA 70113
• Capacity: 16,867
• Venue type: arena
• Opened: 1999
• Home teams: New Orleans Pelicans
• Neighborhood: Central Business District

Getting there and parking

Served by RTA streetcar and bus stops within a short walk; the Loyola/UPT streetcar line and Union Passenger Terminal are nearby. On-site parking is available in numbered garages and surface Lots 3 and 4, totaling roughly 7,000 spaces.