Located in New Orleans, the Smoothie King Center is a multipurpose indoor arena in the city center. It sits adjacent to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and is home to the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans basketball team. The 17,800-seat venue has also hosted numerous concerts.
Snag tickets to one of the 40 home basketball games to fully experience the state-of-the-art arena or attend one of the special events posted on the official stadium calendar, from festivals and ice shows to circuses and Mardi Gras parties. If you want a luxury experience, book seats in one of the 44 executive suites.
Its city center location means it's within close proximity to the French Quarter. You can also hop on the historic St. Charles streetcar to breeze past elegant homes in the Garden District or visit the nearby National World War II Museum to marvel at large wartime aircraft.
Getting there
The Smoothie King Center can be reached by car or taxi from the city center. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is around a 30-minute drive away.