When did the New Orleans Arena open its doors?
The New Orleans Arena opened its doors on the 19th of October 1999. Construction costs reached $114 million before the first game was played.
Questions about Smoothie King Center
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the seating capacity for Pelicans games at the Smoothie King Center?
The facility seated 16,867 people for Pelicans games. It also seated 17,805 people for concerts.
How did Hurricane Katrina affect the New Orleans Arena compared to the Superdome?
This building fared far better during the storm thanks to its 1996 testing. Medical operations moved from the Superdome to this arena immediately after Hurricane Katrina hit on the 29th of August 2005.
When did the venue become known as the Smoothie King Center?
Officials announced a ten-year naming deal on the 5th of February 2014. The venue became the Smoothie King Center before the 2014 NBA All-Star Game.
Which major sporting events have taken place at the Smoothie King Center since 2000?
The facility hosted three NBA All-Star Games in 2008, 2014, and 2017. It also held the Women's Final Four in both 2004 and 2013 along with multiple WWE events and professional bull riding competitions.