New Orleans Pelicans Tickets

Pelicans Tickets

Soar above your opponents with New Orleans Pelicans tickets. The Pelicans came from Charlotte and were known as the Hornets. They started playing at the New Orleans Arena, now the Smoothie King Center, in October 2002. Their first game was against the Utah Jazz.

After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, this NBA team moved to Oklahoma City and became the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets for two seasons. Their first basketball game after the Storm was in March 2006 against the Los Angeles Lakers. It was a sellout crowd of 17,744.

The team announced in 2013 that they were changing their name to become the New Orleans Pelicans. Since their move from North Carolina, the Pelicans have produced a 671-771 record. They have qualified for the NBA Playoffs a total of seven times. The Pelicans claim one division title win, coming in 2008. They play in the Western Conference as a member of the Southwest Division.

New Orleans drafted Zion Williamson as the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. After missing half of 2019, Zion made his debut to a sold-out crowd. The Pelicans played well with Zion in the lineup and the team immediately felt his impact. Demand for tickets has skyrocketed since Zion has been able to take the court with the Pelicans looking like a playoff-caliber team. The Pelicans play at Smoothie King Center which is located at 1501 Dave Dixon Drive, New Orleans, LA 70113. Catch all of the hype with New Orleans Pelicans tickets from TicketSmarter today.

How much are New Orleans Pelicans tickets?

New Orleans Pelicans ticket prices will vary based on matchup and team performance.

• Average Ticket Price: $207.63 per ticket
• Cheap New Orleans Pelicans Tickets: Find NBA tickets starting at as low as $8.54
• VIP Packages & Premium Courtside Seating: VIP New Orleans Pelicans tickets cost as much as $51034.50 for premium floor seats

New Orleans Pelicans Schedule

The New Orleans Pelicans regular season runs from October through April. The league regularly breaks in February for All-Star Weekend, which includes the Slam Dunk Contest, Three-Point Shootout, Rising Stars Challenge and All-Star Game. The NBA Playoffs take place in April and May with the NBA Finals scheduled for June on most occasions. 

The New Orleans Pelicans have 83 games remaining on its schedule this season for fans to take in NBA basketball live. New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves is taking place on April 12th, 2026 at 7:30pm, which is always a highlight of the NBA season.

Secure Your New Orleans Pelicans Tickets Today

Attending New Orleans Pelicans games in person is always a smash hit with fans! Secure your New Orleans Pelicans tickets now to not miss out on seeing them live. The next NBA International Preseason: New Orleans Pelicans at Melbourne United game at Rod Laver Arena on October 3rd, 2025 at 12:00am.

Fans wanting to attend one of the bigger games of the NBA season should buy their New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves tickets right now. This game takes place at Target Center, in Minneapolis, MN and has 706 tickets for sale. Get-In ticket prices for New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves start at $44.69 and go up to $1066.99 if you are looking for courtside seats.

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