Venue Comparison
Smoothie King Center vs State Farm Arena
Side by side: parking, seats, entry policies, and fan experience.
| Feature | Smoothie King Center | State Farm Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Atlanta, GA |
| Capacity | 16,867 | 16,888 |
| Year Opened | 1999 | 1999 |
| Roof | closed | closed |
| Parking From | $25 | $25 |
| Transit Access | good | excellent |
| Clear Bag Required | — | — |
| Cashless | — | ✅ Yes |
| Mobile Tickets Only | — | ✅ Yes |
| Avg beer price | N/A | $13 |
| Avg hot dog | N/A | $8 |
| Avg burger | N/A | $15 |
| Avg water | N/A | $5 |
| Avg parking | N/A | $25 |
| ATM fee | N/A | $4 |
| Team shirt | N/A | $42 |
| Mobile ordering | N/A | N/A |
| Best For | NBA, Concert | NBA, Concert |
| Primary Teams | New Orleans Pelicans | Atlanta Hawks |
Smoothie King Center
RTA Streetcar to Loyola/Poydras.
Best sections
- Courtside Club
- 100s sideline
Avoid
- 300s end
State Farm Arena
MARTA Five Points + Dome/GWCC.
Best sections
- Courtside Club
- Hawks Vision
Avoid
- Upper 200s end