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Smoothie King Center

New Orleans Pelicans · New Orleans, USA

National Basketball Association basketball arena active
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TurfNurd Score — Iconic venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
Team
New Orleans Pelicans
Capacity
16,867
Year Built
1999
Surface
hardwood
Indoor / Outdoor
indoor
Country

About Smoothie King Center

Smoothie King Center

Located in New Orleans' Central Business District next to the iconic Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center has been the electric home of NBA basketball since opening in 1999, hosting the New Orleans Pelicans amid the energy and passion that defines this vibrant city. Beyond professional basketball, the arena pulses with concerts, family shows, and major sporting events, making it a prime entertainment destination where visitors can experience the infectious spirit of New Orleans while catching world-class performances under one roof.

Historic moments
2008
NBA All-Star Game
18,646 attendance
Other
2012
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Regional Semifinals
Other
2013
New Orleans Pelicans First Game
16,807 attendance
Other
2014
NBA All-Star Game
18,323 attendance
Other
2017
NBA All-Star Game
18,717 attendance
Other
Score breakdown: Capacity 6p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 35p