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Sports weekends in New Orleans

Data-backed weekends, venue logistics, and the cleanest multi-game combos, all in one hub.

2 venues2 leagues
Stadium Sprawl0.2 miAvg. Distance
Venue-Cluster Hotel$287Sports Wknd / Night
Prime Ticket$160Median Price
Peak Stack Weekend
Apr 3, 20261 Leagues overlap

Plan your weekend around real overlap windows, practical logistics, and venue-level details for New Orleans. Start with Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center for transit, bag policy, and rideshare tips. See how New Orleans stacks up in the SportCation Index.

City Snapshot

Leagues in town: NFL, NBAMajor venues: 2Walkable core: Central Business District (CBD) / Warehouse District / French Quarter

Upcoming game weekends

Plan a weekend around New Orleans's next home games. Tap a card to build your trip.

New Orleans

NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars at Preseason Game 1: New Orleans Saints

Caesars Superdome · Sat, Aug 15

Total Package

$420 USD est.

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Venues

Stadiums and arenas at a glance. Tap a tile for the full guide, or expand a row for transit and bag policy.

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Getting around New Orleans

New Orleans is a prominent sports tourism destination, celebrated for its unique cultural tapestry of history, cuisine, and music, alongside its vibrant sports scene. It is home to major professional teams like the NFL's New Orleans Saints, who play at the Caesars Superdome, and the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans, who play at the Smoothie King Center. The city frequently hosts significant sporting events, including the Super Bowl, NCAA Final Fours, and the annual Sugar Bowl, solidifying its reputation as a premier location for sports enthusiasts.

Venue details

  • Capacity: 75,167Opened: 1975Architect: Curtis and Davis Associated, Edward B. Silverstein & Associates, Nolan, Norman & NolanTenants: New Orleans Night, Tulane Green Wave football, Portland BreakersWikipedia

Teams

Every pro team in New Orleans. Tap for schedules, overlaps, and away trip ideas.

Location pulse

Venues and the stay anchor on a dark basemap (pins from published coordinates).

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Where to stay

Compare areas by venue access and transit before you book.

Central Business District (CBD) / Warehouse District

This bustling district is ideal for sports enthusiasts, offering direct proximity to the city's major sports venues.

Best for:
This bustling district is ideal for sports enthusiasts, offering direct proximity to the city's major sports venues.
Transit:
The CBD has an excellent transit score and is well-served by RTA buses and several streetcar lines, including the St.
Venues:
Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center, Champions Square
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French Quarter

As the historic heart of New Orleans, the French Quarter offers an iconic and lively atmosphere with abundant restaurants, bars, nightlife, and cultural attractions.

Best for:
As the historic heart of New Orleans, the French Quarter offers an iconic and lively atmosphere with abundant restaurants, bars, nightlife, and cultural attractions.
Transit:
The French Quarter boasts a good transit score and is served by RTA buses, as well as the Canal Street, Riverfront, and Rampart/St.
Venues:
Caesars Superdome (via short transit/walk), Smoothie King Center (via short transit/walk)
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Garden District / Uptown

For those seeking a more tranquil and picturesque experience, the Garden District and Uptown offer historic mansions, oak-lined streets, and a residential feel.

Best for:
For those seeking a more tranquil and picturesque experience, the Garden District and Uptown offer historic mansions, oak-lined streets, and a residential feel.
Transit:
The St.
Venues:
Yulman Stadium (via St. Charles Streetcar), Caesars Superdome (via St. Charles Streetcar and/or bus connection), Smoothie King Center (via St. Charles Streetcar and/or bus connection)
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Marigny / Bywater

These trendy and artistic neighborhoods offer a more local and bohemian vibe, known for their live music venues (especially around Frenchmen Street), jazz clubs, and colorful Creole cottages.

Best for:
These trendy and artistic neighborhoods offer a more local and bohemian vibe, known for their live music venues (especially around Frenchmen Street), jazz clubs, and colorful Creole cottages.
Transit:
The Marigny and Bywater are served by RTA buses.
Venues:
Caesars Superdome (via bus/streetcar connection), Smoothie King Center (via bus/streetcar connection), Fair Grounds Race Course (via bus/streetcar connection)
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Rankings & more hubs

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