Smoothie King Center 

Capacity: 16,867

Home Teams: New Orleans Pelicans (NBA)

Smoothie King Center Events

In reference to the frozen drink that gives the venue its name, the Smoothie King Center has been given the nickname “The Blender” by fans in New Orleans. Home to the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans since 2007, the Smoothie King Center is located smack dab in New Orleans’s Central Business District next to the Caesars Superdome, the stadium where the city’s other big professional sports team, the NFL’s New Orleans Saints, play. The Smoothie King Center fully lives up to its nickname, with Pelicans creating a great atmosphere that is fun to get involved in (for everyone but the visiting team!). Get onto TicketX today for all the cheapest tickets to New Orleans Pelicans games and other events at the Smoothie King Center.

Does Smoothie King Center host concerts and other events?

As well as all regular season and playoff Pelicans NBA home games, the Smoothie King Center hosts concerts, performances, cultural events, and other sporting competitions. Here is the lineup of major events scheduled for Smoothie King Center in 2024: 

• May 7 - Bad Bunny

• May 8 - Nicki Minaj (Pink Friday 2 World Tour)

• May 30 - Nate Bargatze (standup comedy)

• May 31 - Cody Johnson

• Jun 10 - Megan Thee Stallion

• Jun 12 - Luis Miguel

• Jun 26 - Peso Pluma

• Jul 23 - Janet Jackson

• Sep 14 - Jelly Roll

How can I find the cheapest tickets to games and events at Smoothie King Center?

With such a great selection of awesome events set to take place at Smoothie King Center this year, it pays to know how to find the cheapest tickets to NBA basketball games, concerts, and other events at the venue. While New Orleans Pelicans games are obviously the venue’s top draw, large concerts also sell out quickly. To search for the cheapest tickets to New Orleans Pelicans games, concerts, or other major events at Smoothie King Center, check the TicketX listings on this page. Unlike other resale sites like StubHub, SeatGeek, and TicketMaster that vary fees by venue, ticket type, or ticket price, TicketX sticks with a fixed fee of 20%. You can purchase tickets from TicketX with just one click for the lowest commission fees!

Smoothie King Center Seating Chart

Smoothie King Center has a wide selection of seating options available to visitors. There are premium seating areas, such as floor seats and luxury boxes, as well as general admission seats at mid-range and cheaper prices, meaning that the venue can cater to all preferences and budgets. Rest easy that wherever you sit, you will have a great view of the action. TicketX lists all available tickets to your game or event at Smoothie King Center, and you can use our seating chart to evaluate different seating options. 

Smoothie King Center Food and Merchandise

Visitors who show up hungry will find a huge selection of tasty food on offer, such as Pier 121’s locally-inspired Catfish & Shrimp Platter, as well as plenty of beverage options including craft beer. Smoothie King Center also has many shops and kiosks where you can browse team and event merchandise. 

Getting to Smoothie King Center (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Smoothie King Center via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. 

Getting to Smoothie King Center via public transportation

Public transportation will get you to Smoothie King Center via bus or the #47 streetcar, which stops about a 10-minute walk away from the venue. A taxi to the venue is another option.

Getting to Smoothie King Center by car

You can drive your own vehicle to Smoothie King Center with relative ease as long as you budget for extra time, given that the area around the venue tends to see a marked increase in traffic before and after games or big events. Plan to arrive at the Smoothie King Center early to avoid disappointment. You can find maps and detailed driving directions on Smoothie King Center's official website. 

Does Smoothie King Center have on-site parking?

Yes, there are seven large parking garages within a short walk of Smoothie King Center. Visit Smoothie King Center's official website for full details on parking or to reserve a prepaid parking spot in advance (recommended).

How much does Smoothie King Center parking cost?

The parking garages around Smoothie King Center usually charge between $20-50 on game and event days, though prices can be lower if you are willing to park further away. Check Smoothie King Center's official website for information on finding cheaper parking rates as well as how to reserve and prepay for parking (recommended).