Smoothie King Center
New Orleans, LA · Arena
The Smoothie King Center in New Orleans runs an NBA clear bag policy with one catch. You can bring either a clear bag up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches, including a gallon Ziploc, or a small non-clear clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches, but not both at the same time.
Backpacks of any size are out, and so are non-clear diaper bags and strollers, so move baby items into a clear bag before you arrive. Every bag goes through X-ray screening at the gate, and there is no public storage, so anything that fails the rule has to go back to the car.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for Smoothie King Center?
Stadium-approved clear bags that meet the policy.
What you can bring
Or a small clutch, up to
4.5" x 6.5"
Does not need to be clear
- Clear bag up to 14" x 14" x 6", or a one-gallon clear Ziploc bag
- Small clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5", which does not need to be clear
- Declared medically necessary items, after inspection
Not allowed inside
- Backpacks of any size
- Non-clear diaper bags
- Strollers
- Non-clear bags larger than a 4.5" x 6.5" clutch
- Weapons, outside food and drink, and laser pointers
You may bring either a clear bag or a clutch, not both at the same time. Non-clear diaper bags are not allowed, so move those items into a clear bag. All bags pass through X-ray screening.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at Smoothie King Center? Here are the next events, with tickets on StubHub and SeatGeek so you can compare before you buy. The bag policy above applies to every one of them.
Browse all upcoming concerts →
No bag that fits? Plan ahead
Smoothie King Center has no public bag storage, so a bag that does not meet the policy has to return to your vehicle. Plan around the clear bag rule before you reach the gate.
Common questions
What is the Smoothie King Center bag policy?
A clear bag up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches or a gallon Ziploc, or a small non-clear clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. You may bring one or the other, not both.
Are backpacks allowed at Smoothie King Center?
No. Backpacks of any size are prohibited, clear or not.
Are diaper bags allowed at Smoothie King Center?
Only clear ones. Non-clear diaper bags are prohibited, so move those items into a clear bag.
What is the bag policy for Pelicans games?
The same clear-bag-or-clutch rule applies to Pelicans games and concerts, with X-ray screening at entry.
Getting there
Gates open
Doors usually open 90 minutes before Pelicans tip-off and 60 to 90 minutes before concerts.
Parking
Garages and lots around the Superdome and Champions Square serve the arena. Booking ahead is easy, and downtown New Orleans is walkable from many hotels.
Public transit
The New Orleans streetcar and RTA buses serve the nearby business district, and the arena is a short walk from Loyola Avenue and the Union Passenger Terminal.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft use designated zones near the arena and Champions Square. Follow signage after the event.
Seating chart
Verified June 2026 against the Smoothie King Center official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.