2 New Orleans Sports Teams — Tickets & Schedule
New Orleans fields 2 professional franchises across NBA, NFL, drawing sell-out crowds to Smoothie King Center and other local venues. Sundays in New Orleans belong to the NFL, and NBA tip-offs heat up the winter calendar. Whether you are chasing a marquee divisional rivalry, a Saturday family outing, or your first time in town, the listings below give you each New Orleans pro team, the league they play in, and their primary home venue. Click any team for live Ticketmaster schedules, seat maps, parking and transit tips, presale windows, and game-day guides built for visiting and local fans alike — refreshed every twelve hours so prices and availability stay current.
New Orleans Pelicans
NBA
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New Orleans Saints
NFL
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Which sports teams play in New Orleans?▼
New Orleans fields 2 professional teams: the New Orleans Pelicans (NBA), the New Orleans Saints (NFL). Home games are played at Smoothie King Center — click any team card below for the full 2026 schedule and live ticket pricing.
Where do the New Orleans Pelicans play home games?▼
The New Orleans Pelicans play their 2026 home games at smoothie-king-center. New Orleans venues are accessible via local transit — check each team's venue page for stop-by-stop directions.
When does the New Orleans Pelicans season start in 2026?▼
The NBA regular season typically opens in late October and runs through mid-April (playoffs through June). That means the New Orleans Pelicans home schedule starts around the same window — check the team page below for the exact 2026 game-by-game calendar as it becomes available. New Orleans also hosts NFL games at different times of year.
How much are New Orleans Pelicans tickets?▼
New Orleans Pelicans ticket prices vary by opponent, day of the week, and seat section. Regular-season weeknight games at smoothie-king-center typically start lower than weekend matchups or rivalry nights. Upper-deck and end-zone seats are the most affordable entry points; lower-bowl and premium sections run significantly higher. Use the seat map on each event listing to compare live prices before you buy.
How early should I buy New Orleans Pelicans tickets?▼
For regular-season Pelicans games, buying one to three weeks ahead usually gives you the best combination of seat selection and price. Rivalry matchups, holiday games, and playoff rounds sell out fast — sometimes within hours of the public on-sale. Pre-sale access through team newsletters or Ticketmaster Verified Fan can get you in a few days early for the most in-demand dates.
Can I get cheap New Orleans sports tickets?▼
Yes — last-minute deals, upper-deck seats, and weeknight games against lower-tier opponents are usually the most affordable options at smoothie-king-center. Ticketmaster's verified resale marketplace often lists face-value or below-face tickets close to game day. For a curated guide to finding the best-value seats across all New Orleans teams, see the <a href="/new-orleans/cheap-tickets">New Orleans cheap tickets guide</a>.