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Smoothie King Center

New Orleans · Home of 🏀 New Orleans Pelicans

⚡ Quick answers

Who plays at Smoothie King Center?
Smoothie King Center in New Orleans is home to the New Orleans Pelicans (NBA).
What is the closest airport to Smoothie King Center?
New Orleans (MSY) is the closest major airport, about 14 miles (23 km) from Smoothie King Center — roughly 20 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Smoothie King Center?
Game-day parking starts around $30 USD. No free parking exists at or near the Smoothie King Center/Superdome complex — every garage and surface lot in the complex is cash/card only, and the CBD's on-street mete…
How much is a beer at Smoothie King Center?
A standard beer (16 oz) is about $13.43 USD at regular stands, 2024-25. A regular hot dog is about $6.50 USD (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
How do you get to Smoothie King Center without a car?
RTA Canal Street streetcar line is the best option, stopping at Poydras Street a short walk from the arena; the #47 streetcar stops about a 10-minute walk away; the Loyola-UPT line's Julia Street stop is also close.
Where are the best seats at Smoothie King Center?
Lower bowl (100s) next to the Superdome; upper 300s cheap. Sit lower for the Pels crowd. Central downtown.
What is the bag policy at Smoothie King Center?
At Pelicans games, clear bags only: one clear bag up to 14×14×6 in. or a gallon zip bag, plus a 4.5×6.5 in. clutch; other events cap bags at 14×14×6 in. No outside food or drinks. No bottles or containers of any kind.
Is Smoothie King Center wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair, semi-ambulatory and removable-armrest seats are in several sections; say what you need when buying through the Box Office (504-587-3822, walk-up) or Pelicans tickets (504-525-HOOP). Accessible parking is first-come, first-served (Lot 3 for Pelicans games) with a placard, matching ID and registration, and the ADA drop-off is at Dave Dixon Dr & Le Rouge Ln. Elevators 1 and 2 are inside the West/Northwest entrance and 3 and 4 near the Northeast and East entrances. ADA Facilitators inside the main gates push you to and from your seat, and a few loaner wheelchairs are across from Section 108.
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✈️🚗 Getting to Smoothie King Center

Nearest major airport: New Orleans (MSY) — about 14 mi / 20 min away.

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🏟️ Fan guide

Best seats

Lower bowl (100s) next to the Superdome; upper 300s cheap. Sit lower for the Pels crowd. Central downtown.

Parking

Superdome/arena garages and lots; walkable to downtown and the Quarter. Streetcar nearby. ($20–35 USD)

Getting there

Streetcar or a short walk from the French Quarter/CBD; the arena sits by the Superdome downtown.

Bar scene

The French Quarter and Warehouse District are a short walk/streetcar — one of the best nightlife scenes anywhere. Bourbon St, jazz, and everything between.

Pre-game bars

  • French Quarter / Bourbon St — World-famous nightlife, short walk/streetcar.
  • Warehouse District — Craft bars closer to the arena.

Concession prices (USD, approx)

  • Standard beer (16 oz), 2024-25$13.43
  • Hot dog (estimate)$6.50
  • Jambalaya$12
  • Po'boy$13

Prices vary by stand and size and may change.

Insider tips

  • Walk/streetcar from the Quarter
  • It's New Orleans — the bar scene is the point

♿ Accessibility at Smoothie King Center

Wheelchair, semi-ambulatory and removable-armrest seats are in several sections; say what you need when buying through the Box Office (504-587-3822, walk-up) or Pelicans tickets (504-525-HOOP). Accessible parking is first-come, first-served (Lot 3 for Pelicans games) with a placard, matching ID and registration, and the ADA drop-off is at Dave Dixon Dr & Le Rouge Ln. Elevators 1 and 2 are inside the West/Northwest entrance and 3 and 4 near the Northeast and East entrances. ADA Facilitators inside the main gates push you to and from your seat, and a few loaner wheelchairs are across from Section 108.

Sensory-friendly
KultureCity sensory bags (with photo ID) at Guest Services (Section 108), and a Quiet Room across from Suite 255—staff will escort you from any Guest Services desk.
Hearing
Assistive listening devices at Guest Services across from Section 108 (government photo ID held). No captioning info listed.
ASL interpreters
Request at least 30 business days ahead at 504-587-3990.
Service animals
Trained service animals allowed; comfort animals are not. No relief area named.
📞 504-587-3990Official accessibility guide ↗

🎒 Can I bring it? Bag & food policy

Bags (clear-bag policy)
At Pelicans games, clear bags only: one clear bag up to 14×14×6 in. or a gallon zip bag, plus a 4.5×6.5 in. clutch; other events cap bags at 14×14×6 in.
Bag check
No bag check; mobility devices and strollers can be stored across from Section 108.
Outside food
No outside food or drinks.
Water bottles
No bottles or containers of any kind.
Re-entry
No re-entry.

Not allowed & exceptions

  • Non-clear diaper bags at Pelicans games
  • Strollers at NBA games
  • iPads and tablets
  • Selfie sticks, GoPros
  • Glitter, confetti, noisemakers

From the venue's official guest guide, checked 2026-10. Rules can change by event. Official policy ↗

🧳 Visiting Smoothie King Center as an away fan

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