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- New Orleans, LA
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October 2026
4 events- OCT24CeCe Winans7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- OCT28New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- OCT29New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- OCT31New Orleans Pelicans vs. Atlanta Hawks6:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
November 2026
8 events- NOV04New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV06NBA Cup: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Minnesota Timberwolves7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV11New Orleans Pelicans vs. Brooklyn Nets7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV13NBA Cup: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV14New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets6:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV16New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV18New Orleans Pelicans vs. Detroit Pistons7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- NOV23New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
December 2026
9 events- DEC02New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC05Billy Strings7:30 PMFrom $75View Tickets →
- DEC16New Orleans Pelicans vs. New York Knicks7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC18New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC20New Orleans Pelicans vs. San Antonio Spurs6:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC21New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC23New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC30Matt Rife8:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC31New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers7:00 PMFrom $53View Tickets →
January 2027
8 events- JAN02New Orleans Pelicans vs. Miami Heat6:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- JAN04New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- JAN06New Orleans Pelicans vs. Portland Trail Blazers7:00 PMFrom $17View Tickets →
- JAN08New Orleans Pelicans vs. Orlando Magic7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- JAN20New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder7:00 PMFrom $30View Tickets →
- JAN22New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- JAN25New Orleans Pelicans vs. Cleveland Cavaliers7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- JAN28New Orleans Pelicans vs. Philadelphia 76ers7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
February 2027
4 events- FEB12New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- FEB14New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers1:00 PMFrom $28View Tickets →
- FEB19The Love of Soul Tour: Fantasia, Anthony Hamilton & October London8:00 PMFrom $149View Tickets →
- FEB25New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
March 2027
8 events- MAR01New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- MAR05New Orleans Pelicans vs. Milwaukee Bucks7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- MAR11Dancing With The Stars7:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- MAR12New Orleans Pelicans vs. Toronto Raptors7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- MAR16New Orleans Pelicans vs. Minnesota Timberwolves7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- MAR18New Orleans Pelicans vs. Charlotte Hornets7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- MAR19New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets7:00 PMFrom $42View Tickets →
- MAR28New Orleans Pelicans vs. Boston Celtics6:00 PMFrom $42View Tickets →
April 2027
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Headliners Coming to Smoothie King Center
Denver Nuggets
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · Saturday, November 14, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · Monday, November 23, 2026 · Wednesday, December 16, 2026 · Friday, December 18, 2026 · Sunday, December 20, 2026 · Wednesday, December 23, 2026 · Wednesday, January 6, 2027 · Friday, January 8, 2027 · Wednesday, January 20, 2027 · Thursday, January 28, 2027 · Thursday, February 25, 2027 · Monday, March 1, 2027 · Friday, March 12, 2027 · Thursday, March 18, 2027 · Monday, April 5, 2027
Atlanta Hawks
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves
Friday, November 6, 2026 · Tuesday, March 16, 2027
Memphis Grizzlies
Friday, November 13, 2026 · Monday, December 21, 2026
Golden State Warriors
Monday, November 16, 2026
Detroit Pistons
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 · Thursday, December 31, 2026
Billy Strings
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Matt Rife
Wednesday, December 30, 2026
Miami Heat
Saturday, January 2, 2027
Dallas Mavericks
Monday, January 4, 2027 · Friday, January 22, 2027
Cleveland Cavaliers
Monday, January 25, 2027
Houston Rockets
Friday, February 12, 2027 · Friday, March 19, 2027
Los Angeles Clippers
Sunday, February 14, 2027
Anthony Hamilton
Friday, February 19, 2027
Milwaukee Bucks
Friday, March 5, 2027
Dancing With The Stars
Thursday, March 11, 2027
Boston Celtics
Sunday, March 28, 2027
Chicago Bulls
Sunday, April 11, 2027
Niall Horan
Thursday, April 29, 2027
The venue
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