Getting There
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
Data updated: 2025-26 NBA Season
Driving
Directions
From the east (Slidell/I-10): Take I-10 West to the Superdome/Loyola Avenue exit. From the west (Baton Rouge/I-10): Take I-10 East to the Superdome exit. From the north (I-55): Take I-55 South to I-10 East, exit at Superdome.
Details
From the south (West Bank): Take the Crescent City Connection bridge to US-90 East, exit at Tchoupitoulas. Follow signs to Smoothie King Center.
Public Transit
Directions
RTA Streetcar on Loyola Avenue near the arena. $1.25 fare. Walkable from French Quarter (~15-20 min).
Details
Same transit infrastructure as Caesars Superdome (Saints). Multiple RTA bus routes serve downtown.
Rideshare
Directions
Uber/Lyft drop-off on Girod Street. Pickup zones on Poydras Street post-game.
Details
Surge pricing is minimal for most games.
Travel
Overview
Smoothie King Center is in the Warehouse District of downtown New Orleans, adjacent to the Caesars Superdome, at the intersection of Girod and Loyola Avenue. The French Quarter is a 20-minute walk east. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is about 15 miles west. New Orleans is walkable in the downtown core, and the historic streetcar system adds a scenic transit option.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“If staying in the French Quarter, just walk. It's 20 minutes through the CBD, safe and scenic.”
“The streetcar from the Garden District or Uptown is a fun, scenic way to get to the game.”
“From the airport, rideshare is $30 and 25 minutes. The airport shuttle bus is $25.”
“Post-game traffic around the Superdome campus is heavy. Walk to the Quarter or Warehouse District instead.”
“Parking in the Warehouse District is affordable ($10-15) and scenic for the walk.”
“Don't drive if you're staying downtown. New Orleans is a walking city.”