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About Smoothie King Center

Located in the heart of New Orleans' Central Business District, Smoothie King Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena that has hosted NBA games, college playoffs, and major concerts since opening in 1999. Rebranded in 2014, the venue remains a premier spot for Pelicans home games and high-profile events. From ample parking to convenient transit and nearby hotels and dining, it’s easy to plan a visit with confidence.

Here’s what you need to know to secure your seats and make the most of your trip to Smoothie King Center.

Pro tip: If you’re attending a game or show, consider nearby parking options in garages #1, #1A, #2, #2A, #5, #6 and Champions Garage, plus surface lots Lot 3 and Lot 4. The arena sits near Poydras Street and is adjacent to Caesars Superdome, with easy access to New Orleans public transit and the nearby Union Passenger Terminal for regional travel. For a convenient stay, the Hyatt Regency New Orleans sits right next door, with other CBD hotels within a short walk. Whether it’s an NBA All-Star weekend or a major concert, we’ve got you covered for tickets and logistics.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1501 Dave Dixon Drive, New Orleans, LA 70113
  • Venue type: multi-purpose indoor arena in the Central Business District; home of the New Orleans Pelicans since 2002
  • Opened: 1999 as New Orleans Arena; renamed Smoothie King Center in 2014
  • Capacity: NBA regular season 16,867; college/NBA playoff capacity around 18,500; concert capacity approximately 17,800
  • Parking: seven public parking garages and two surface lots (~7,000 spaces); garages #1, #1A, #2, #2A, #5, #6 and Champions Garage; surface lots Lot 3 and Lot 4
  • Transit: located near Poydras Street; adjacent to Caesars Superdome; accessible by New Orleans public transit; near New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
  • Nearby hotels: Hyatt Regency New Orleans is adjacent to the complex; other CBD hotels within walking distance
  • Notable events: NBA All-Star Games (2008, 2014, 2017); NCAA Southeast Regional (2011); Pelicans home games and other major events
  • Renamed/demolished: not demolished; renamed from New Orleans Arena to Smoothie King Center in 2014; naming rights renewed at least by 2023 and venue remains Smoothie King Center