Smoothie King Center Seating Chart

Sections at Smoothie King Center

Smoothie King Center's seating bowl is organized into the following main sections. Section layout differs by event — a sports configuration and a concert configuration of the same arena are not the same chart.

• Lower bowl 100s — sections 101-122
• Club Level 200s — premium middle ring
• Suite Level
• Upper bowl 300s — sections 301-330

Best seats at Smoothie King Center

Sections 108-111 along the Pelicans bench. Section 318 in the upper bowl is the value seat with a clean center-court sightline.

Tips before you go

Walk from the French Quarter or the CBD — the arena is in the heart of downtown New Orleans. The streetcar drops nearby. Pair a Pelicans game with a Saints game at the adjacent Superdome for a full sports weekend.

How to read the Smoothie King Center seating chart

Smoothie King Center seats 16,867 in a bowl that wraps a central court, rink, or stage, so reading the chart starts at center and works outward. The lower bowl rings the floor closest to the action; a club or suite level sits in the middle; the upper bowl climbs above for the widest view. Lower-number sections sit nearest the action, and whether you are along a sideline or behind a baseline changes the view as much as the level does.

Three things decide an Smoothie King Center seat: how close you are to the floor, whether you face the action square on or from a baseline, and how high you sit. For an arena this size, the value sweet spot is usually the first few rows of the upper tier at center — close enough to read the play, cheap enough to justify, and high enough for the full picture. For a concert the stage usually sits at one end, so cross-check the official Smoothie King Center map against your ticket before you buy: a seat that's perfect for a game can sit behind the stage for a show.

Building a seating chart for an event at Smoothie King Center

Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the New Orleans area? A seating chart keeps the group organized before you ever reach the gates. Map your party onto tables that mirror the suite or section layout, assign each guest a spot, and export a PDF so everyone knows where they sit. For a private event in a banquet space near Smoothie King Center, the same tool lays out rounds, banquet tables, and head tables, then prints a chart the venue's event-services team can work from. Capacity at Smoothie King Center runs to 16,867 for its main configuration, but most private events use a fraction of that in a club, suite, or adjacent hospitality space — exactly the scale the maker below is built for.

Frequently asked questions

How many seats does Smoothie King Center hold?

Smoothie King Center has a capacity of 16,867 seats. Capacity varies by event configuration — a concert may use floor seating that a basketball game doesn't, and a private buyout uses a different count than a public event.

What are the best seats at Smoothie King Center?

Sections 108-111 along the Pelicans bench. Section 318 in the upper bowl is the value seat with a clean center-court sightline.

What sections does Smoothie King Center have?

Main sections include: Lower bowl 100s — sections 101-122; Club Level 200s — premium middle ring; Suite Level. Full breakdown in the sections list above.

Where is Smoothie King Center located?

Smoothie King Center is in New Orleans, Louisiana. Check the venue's official website for the exact address, parking options, and public transit access closest to your seat section.

How do I plan a private event at Smoothie King Center?

For private events, build a seating chart that maps to the venue's section layout using the Seat Chart App maker below. Drop tables to match your event's footprint within the venue's space, assign guests, and export a PDF to share with the venue's event-services team.

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