Smoothie King Center 3D Seat View

Smoothie King Center seating chart with real 3D views from every section

Next game

Pelicans v Pacers · 21 Oct

Team

New Orleans Pelicans

Capacity

~16,867

Conference

Western

Division

Southwest

City

New Orleans

Home games

40 in 2026-27

Opened in 1999 as New Orleans Arena, renamed Smoothie King Center in 2014, and built right next to the Superdome, which it shares a footprint and a parking apron with. At roughly 16,900 for basketball it is the smallest bowl in the NBA — and that is the single most useful fact when choosing a seat here.

Small means close. The upper level in this building is nearer the floor than the upper level of almost any other arena in the league, so the usual advice about avoiding the top tier applies less here than anywhere. Lower level sidelines are still the reference view and the club ring gives the flattest angle, but the upper corners are an unusually good seat rather than a compromise. Behind the baskets the lower rows are very close to the rim.

Frequently asked questions

How can I see the view from my seat at Smoothie King Center?

Click any section on the interactive Smoothie King Center map above and a real panoramic 3D view from that part of the arena opens instantly. Drag to look around in 360°, so you know what you will see before you buy.

What is the capacity of Smoothie King Center?

16,867 for basketball.

Who plays at Smoothie King Center?

The New Orleans Pelicans, in the NBA. The team plays 40 home games here in 2026-27.

What was Smoothie King Center called before?

New Orleans Arena. It is the same building and the same seating bowl — a section number from the New Orleans Arena era still points at the same seats.

When is the next game at Smoothie King Center?

Pelicans v Pacers on 21 Oct 2026. Tip-off times are confirmed by the league and the broadcasters closer to the date.

What are the best seats at Smoothie King Center?

Lower sideline if the budget allows, upper corners for the best value in the league's smallest bowl, and the lower baseline for proximity.