Smoothie King Center Travel Guide
Home of the New Orleans Pelicans
Last Updated: March 30, 2026
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Home of the New Orleans Pelicans
Last Updated: March 30, 2026
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Smoothie King Center brings NBA action into the heart of New Orleans, serving as home to the Pelicans and offering a game-day experience shaped by the city’s unique culture.
Located next to the Caesars Superdome, the arena is accessible by car, rideshare, and nearby transit routes.
The seating bowl keeps fans close to the court, creating an energetic but comfortable viewing experience.
Food options reflect New Orleans cuisine, with regional favorites alongside traditional stadium fare.
After the game, fans can head toward downtown or the French Quarter for dining and nightlife.
Like almost all US and Canadian Stadiums, you will need to enter through a metal detector before entering the stadium. Be sure to give yourself extra time and don't bring any weapons or devices that could be seen as a weapon inside. Pat down searches may be required.
Public Transit: There are numerous bus routes available near the Superdome, but no direct stops at the stadium as far as we can tell. For more information and to plan your route, please visit the NORTA website. No rail service available
Rideshare: Over a dozen taxi companies offer service in downtown Indianapolis. Pick up fees will vary between $1.25 and $5.00, and rates are typically $2.00/mile. Add $3.25/mile per additional passenger.
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Closest Major Airport: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
There are seven garages and two large surface lots on the property of the Mercedes Benz Superdome that are sometimes used for the stadium.
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There are numerous bus routes available near the Superdome, but no direct stops at the stadium as far as we can tell. For more information and to plan your route, please visit the NORTA website.
No rail service available
Over a dozen taxi companies offer service in downtown Indianapolis. Pick up fees will vary between $1.25 and $5.00, and rates are typically $2.00/mile. Add $3.25/mile per additional passenger.
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Danielle R.
I go to a good bit of events at the smoothie king center every year. Most recently I went to the pelicans game for HBCU night. Lately the pelicans games...
Posted On: 2026-02-28 21:09:48
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Genie M.
New Orleans venues are all loads of fun! Even though their teams are losing, it feels like they are winning! The music and events within the events makes...
Posted On: 2025-12-01 18:20:37
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Juliet H.
GO PELS! I enjoy games here. The hubs and I usually have amazing seats, the courtside club and the energy here is pretty epic! The staff is friendly and...
Posted On: 2025-01-02 15:11:06
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