New Orleans Pelicans Tickets, Schedule & Travel Guide
The New Orleans Pelicans play their home games at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, and this page pulls their 2026-27 National Basketball Association schedule, ticket links and trip-planning tools into one place. The Pelicans' home since 2002, next door to the Superdome in the New Orleans sports district. Their next home game is Thu, Nov 5, 2026 against the Utah Jazz, with 36 home games still on the schedule below. Flying in? Our venue data lists MSY as the airport for New Orleans, and the Trip Finder can chain New Orleans Pelicans home dates with other teams playing nearby.
Upcoming New Orleans Pelicans games
Full interactive schedule — every game, sortable and searchable — opens in the planner. Schedule data from TheSportsDB, cached 2026-10-30.
Tickets & travel for the next home game
Utah Jazz at New Orleans Pelicans — Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 1:00 AM at Smoothie King Center.
Plan it in the app: New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz matchup page — tickets, hotels, flights and cars together.
Smoothie King Center — home of the New Orleans Pelicans
Smoothie King Center is in New Orleans, Louisiana. Full Smoothie King Center stadium guide — upcoming events across every team that plays there.
🏟️ Opened 1999 · Capacity 16,867 for basketball · Hardwood court
The Pelicans' home since 2002, next door to the Superdome in the New Orleans sports district.
New Orleans Pelicans travel FAQ
Where do the New Orleans Pelicans play?
The New Orleans Pelicans play at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana (opened in 1999, capacity 16,867). See the full Smoothie King Center guide for facts, food and highlights.
When is the next New Orleans Pelicans home game?
The next New Orleans Pelicans home game is Thu, Nov 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM against the Utah Jazz at Smoothie King Center. Open this matchup in the planner for ticket and travel links.
How do I buy New Orleans Pelicans tickets?
The ticket buttons on this page link out to Ticketmaster (official listings and resale) and the resale marketplaces SeatGeek, TickPick, StubHub, Vivid Seats, Gametime and SI Tickets for the game's home team. Prices and availability are set by sellers on those sites and change constantly — StandsAndStays never holds inventory or marks up tickets, and we may earn a commission if you buy through our links.
Which airport is closest to Smoothie King Center?
Our venue data lists MSY as the airport for New Orleans. Flight and hotel searches for the next home game are pre-filled in the travel section of this page.
Can I catch another team on the same trip to New Orleans?
Yes — New Orleans also hosts the New Orleans Saints. Use the Trip Finder to find dates when their home schedules line up.
✈️ Chain this team into a bigger trip
The Trip Finder looks for windows when the New Orleans Pelicans and the other teams you pick are all home — the backbone of a multi-game road trip.
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