Smoothie King Center
New Orleans, LA
1501 Dave Dixon Drive 70113
VENUE GUIDE
Smoothie King Center
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Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
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STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Smoothie King Center
Make the event easier by staying close to Smoothie King Center and the surrounding New Orleans area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Hyatt House New Orleans/Downtown
0.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (1,624 reviews)
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
0.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (8,125 reviews)
VCAY Suites
0.4 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (27 reviews)
Copper Vine Inn
0.5 mi from the venue • Google rating 5.0 (27 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Smoothie King Center & the Area
Smoothie King Center is an event venue in New Orleans, LA. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination. Smoothie King Center is the home of the New Orleans Pelicans.
HOME TEAM
Home of the New Orleans Pelicans
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
Smoothie King Center is the home venue for New Orleans Pelicans.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Smoothie King Center for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Smoothie King
0.0 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (147 reviews)
Taqueria DF
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (146 reviews)
Rizzuto's Prime
0.3 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Smoothie King Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (194 reviews)
8 Block | Kitchen & Bar
0.3 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (170 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Privacy Ultra Bar and Lounge
0.3 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (25 reviews)
Glady's Bar
0.4 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (183 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Starbucks Coffee Company
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (122 reviews)
Bayou Belle Café
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (433 reviews)
The Daily Beet — Healthy Bowls, Salads & Smoothies | New Orleans
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (1,033 reviews)
Mammoth Espresso
0.5 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (715 reviews)
Museums
Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (284 reviews)
Museum Of Trade Finance And The Fed
0.7 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (24 reviews)
The Professor Longhair Museum
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (12 reviews)
Confederate Memorial Hall Museum
0.8 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (511 reviews)
Attractions
NOLA Cat Lounge
0.4 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Smoothie King Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (48 reviews)
Swamp Tours New Orleans
0.5 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (730 reviews)
Clue Carré - New Orleans
0.5 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (987 reviews)
St Joseph Catholic Church
0.6 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (327 reviews)
Southern Food and Beverage Museum & Museum of the American Cocktail
0.6 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (532 reviews)
Natchez trace jazz cruise
0.7 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (71 reviews)
Shopping
Magnolia Marketplace
1.0 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Smoothie King Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (1,243 reviews)
Canal Place
1.0 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (4,515 reviews)
400 N Peters
1.1 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Smoothie King Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (264 reviews)
Riverwalk Outlets
1.2 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (9,413 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Smoothie King Center. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Smoothie King
0.0 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (147 reviews)
Rizzuto's Prime
0.3 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (194 reviews)
8 Block | Kitchen & Bar
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Smoothie King Center.
Today: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (170 reviews)
Vitascope Hall
0.3 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (329 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Privacy Ultra Bar and Lounge
0.3 mi from the venue
Drinks near Smoothie King Center after the show or game.
Today: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (25 reviews)
Glady's Bar
0.4 mi from the venue
Drinks near Smoothie King Center after the show or game.
Today: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (183 reviews)
Getting to Smoothie King Center
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • New Orleans RTA serves the New Orleans metro. Check the transit agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Smoothie King Center.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Smoothie King Center hosts major game-day and event traffic. Official lots, prepaid passes, opening times, ADA parking and road restrictions can vary by team, opponent or event. Check the venue's official event guide and your ticket/parking instructions before arrival.
TAILGATING
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Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at Smoothie King Center have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
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