Stupid. My friends and I came her four hours before the Drake and J. Cole concert on Thursday to buy tickets from the box office. When we walked up and asked the lady what was available she said there were only tickets in the 100s level for $400 plus. We were in a bind and we had to purchase tickets quickly on StubHub for $225 a piece. When we came back to the venue when the concert was about to start, we went to the box office window and asked a different lady about ticket availability. She was much kinder and said that they had much better tickets than the ones we bought available for WAYYYY cheaper. Super aggravating.
Netra A.
We came for the game opener of the season, Pelicans versus the Knicks. Entry was fairly simple. They had a line for those with bags to clear thru security and another for the bagless entrants. After the security check they scan your ticket and direct you to the left or right to find your section. There were many good options for food and drinks and of course Smoothie King was one. We had chicken tenders, fries, popcorn, sausage nachos, pizza and various drinks. There was even a Hennessy section. The stadium is nice and huge. They had free shorts on each seat for fans. The game was fun to watch and the crowd was so lively. Can't comment on parking.
Ashley C.
I always enjoy attending concerts at the Smoothie King Arena! The venue is designed with concert-goers in mind, offering superb acoustics, ample seating, and several multi stall restrooms. I've seen many big-name artists here, including Drake, Justin Timberlake, Maxwell, Kevin Hart, Mike Epps and others. The energy of the crowds are electric, creating a vibrant and unforgettable atmosphere. Every event is always fully staffed, "yellow vest" every where! The staff is attentive and helpful, making sure that guests locate their seat and nearest restroom. The concession stands have the usual nachos, hotdogs, popcorn, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic beverages. I think there's definitely room for improvement in the concessions area maybe including some local favorites more consistently like seafood poboys maybe even jambalaya. The location of the arena is convenient, with nearby parking options. Overall, attending a concert at the Smoothie King Arena is a truly memorable experience, filled with great music, and a lively atmosphere; in my own backyard.
Hassan W.
The Smoothie King Center atmosphere was off the charts!! The energy of the crowd was electrifying and motivating for the Pels game. I am happy that I was able to attend Friday night's game. If you have not been to a Pelican's game, please put it on your todo list in the near future. I will be back for sure.
Glenn A.
I absolutely love the energy of this stadium. From the band playing outside to the music inside it's a party from start to finish! Drinks and concession prices are reasonable and the Pels are in first place in the west!
Mike N.
Let me start by saying im from LA and have only been to staples center or what is now crypto. The stadium is a lot smaller then what im used to but the prices are very cheap compared to where im from. The atmosphere was good . The local fans came in and rooted for the pelicans and they got the W against the Sacramento kings. I enjoy visiting other venues and the people were kind to me and my wife. I meet some GS fans vehind me and they said the same thing. All in all they have everything you would expect at a good price. I would recommend visiting the arena for any basketball fan just to come and watch a game.
Moni T.
This was my 3rd NBA Game to watch my Celtics play (they got that W by the way lol). Compared to other stadiums I have been to, this one can use an upgrade. Cup holders would be one of the first recommendations from me as well as upgraded seats. Other than that, it's a regular game stadium.
Kelsey C.
I had such a wonderful experience at my first NBA game! This arena is great and offers a lot of different vendors throughout. We had wonderful seats and overall it was a really fun time. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.
Rhett B.
Smoothie King Arena, is the home court of the National Basketball Association (NBA) New Orleans Pelicans. It's located directly behind Mercedes-Benz Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints. Smoothie King is conveniently located downtown in the heart of New Orleans and has parking located next to the arena. Parking on game days is $20.00. The arena is a decent size with two levels. There is a large lower section (100's), and the rest is level 300s. Please see the pictures and you'll understand what I mean. The arena is easy to commute or Uber/Lyft to. It's definitely worth visiting if your New Orleans!
Jennifer B.
Nice place! Good Venue We saw Sam Smith. Close enough to walk to the French quarter. Saved us money. Drinks were good!
I come to this place once a month! Always love supporting the pelicans! The shrimp basket had sooo much food and we got the nachos can never go wrong with that lol
Billy O.
First Pelicans game. With my family and have great seats. Game begins 25 minutes. Can't wait!
David Tonelson
Need a quick snack. They had a quick snack. One and done!
Andre W.
This has to be the strangest name for a sports arena right next to Guaranteed Rate Field in my native Chicago lol! Just even riding past it on the expressway, it looks so tiny right next to the SuperDome! Once we set foot inside of the stadium, it felt pretty small compared to other basketball arenas I have been to. Tickets here were very inexpensive to see the New Orleans Pelicans defend their home court against the Toronto Raptors. Nice Jumbotron above the court and the overall menu is pretty cool. I would come back and watch another game here.
Shauna G.
Lucky NOLA. Great venue for sports. We went to opening night of the Pelicans. Great fans. We went to see our Dubs and paid 30% of the ticket price st home. The food looked great and people were nice. The staff really tried filling up every moment with entertainment. Truly, nothing missing.
Stupid. My friends and I came her four hours before the Drake and J. Cole concert on Thursday to buy tickets from the box office. When we walked up and asked the lady what was available she said there were only tickets in the 100s level for $400 plus. We were in a bind and we had to purchase tickets quickly on StubHub for $225 a piece. When we came back to the venue when the concert was about to start, we went to the box office window and asked a different lady about ticket availability. She was much kinder and said that they had much better tickets than the ones we bought available for WAYYYY cheaper. Super aggravating.
We came for the game opener of the season, Pelicans versus the Knicks. Entry was fairly simple. They had a line for those with bags to clear thru security and another for the bagless entrants. After the security check they scan your ticket and direct you to the left or right to find your section. There were many good options for food and drinks and of course Smoothie King was one. We had chicken tenders, fries, popcorn, sausage nachos, pizza and various drinks. There was even a Hennessy section. The stadium is nice and huge. They had free shorts on each seat for fans. The game was fun to watch and the crowd was so lively. Can't comment on parking.
I always enjoy attending concerts at the Smoothie King Arena! The venue is designed with concert-goers in mind, offering superb acoustics, ample seating, and several multi stall restrooms. I've seen many big-name artists here, including Drake, Justin Timberlake, Maxwell, Kevin Hart, Mike Epps and others. The energy of the crowds are electric, creating a vibrant and unforgettable atmosphere. Every event is always fully staffed, "yellow vest" every where! The staff is attentive and helpful, making sure that guests locate their seat and nearest restroom. The concession stands have the usual nachos, hotdogs, popcorn, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic beverages. I think there's definitely room for improvement in the concessions area maybe including some local favorites more consistently like seafood poboys maybe even jambalaya. The location of the arena is convenient, with nearby parking options. Overall, attending a concert at the Smoothie King Arena is a truly memorable experience, filled with great music, and a lively atmosphere; in my own backyard.
The Smoothie King Center atmosphere was off the charts!! The energy of the crowd was electrifying and motivating for the Pels game. I am happy that I was able to attend Friday night's game. If you have not been to a Pelican's game, please put it on your todo list in the near future. I will be back for sure.
I absolutely love the energy of this stadium. From the band playing outside to the music inside it's a party from start to finish! Drinks and concession prices are reasonable and the Pels are in first place in the west!
Let me start by saying im from LA and have only been to staples center or what is now crypto. The stadium is a lot smaller then what im used to but the prices are very cheap compared to where im from. The atmosphere was good . The local fans came in and rooted for the pelicans and they got the W against the Sacramento kings. I enjoy visiting other venues and the people were kind to me and my wife. I meet some GS fans vehind me and they said the same thing. All in all they have everything you would expect at a good price. I would recommend visiting the arena for any basketball fan just to come and watch a game.
This was my 3rd NBA Game to watch my Celtics play (they got that W by the way lol). Compared to other stadiums I have been to, this one can use an upgrade. Cup holders would be one of the first recommendations from me as well as upgraded seats. Other than that, it's a regular game stadium.
I had such a wonderful experience at my first NBA game! This arena is great and offers a lot of different vendors throughout. We had wonderful seats and overall it was a really fun time. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.
Smoothie King Arena, is the home court of the National Basketball Association (NBA) New Orleans Pelicans. It's located directly behind Mercedes-Benz Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints. Smoothie King is conveniently located downtown in the heart of New Orleans and has parking located next to the arena. Parking on game days is $20.00. The arena is a decent size with two levels. There is a large lower section (100's), and the rest is level 300s. Please see the pictures and you'll understand what I mean. The arena is easy to commute or Uber/Lyft to. It's definitely worth visiting if your New Orleans!
Nice place! Good Venue We saw Sam Smith. Close enough to walk to the French quarter. Saved us money. Drinks were good!
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I come to this place once a month! Always love supporting the pelicans! The shrimp basket had sooo much food and we got the nachos can never go wrong with that lol
First Pelicans game. With my family and have great seats. Game begins 25 minutes. Can't wait!
Need a quick snack. They had a quick snack. One and done!
This has to be the strangest name for a sports arena right next to Guaranteed Rate Field in my native Chicago lol! Just even riding past it on the expressway, it looks so tiny right next to the SuperDome! Once we set foot inside of the stadium, it felt pretty small compared to other basketball arenas I have been to. Tickets here were very inexpensive to see the New Orleans Pelicans defend their home court against the Toronto Raptors. Nice Jumbotron above the court and the overall menu is pretty cool. I would come back and watch another game here.
Lucky NOLA. Great venue for sports. We went to opening night of the Pelicans. Great fans. We went to see our Dubs and paid 30% of the ticket price st home. The food looked great and people were nice. The staff really tried filling up every moment with entertainment. Truly, nothing missing.