The energy here is unbeatable. Arrive early to enjoy the…read moreoutdoor pregame music venue. Our club level seats led to a private space under the seating area for drinks, food, and restrooms. It was lovely not to wait in line for the restroom, and everything was super clean and accessible. Go Saints!

The Superdome: Mecca of Sports Entertainment--and the Night Kanye Turned It Into Pure Electricity…read moreThere are stadiums, and then there is the Caesars Superdome. On a Sunday or Monday night when the New Orleans Saints are rolling, the building stops being concrete and steel and becomes something closer to a living organism. The air thickens. The noise doesn't just hit your ears--it vibrates through your chest, settles in your legs, and short-circuits whatever calm you walked in with. You feel the energy in your body before the kickoff even happens. It's so exhilarating you can't think straight. That's not hype. That's the baseline experience of a prime-time Saints game in the Dome. The Superdome has earned its reputation as the Mecca for sports entertainment the hard way--through decades of deafening "Who Dats," miraculous comebacks, Super Bowl victories, and the kind of communal roar that makes visiting teams look like they just stepped into a different dimension. On those Sunday and Monday nights the building feels sacred in the loudest, most profane way possible. The lights, the smoke, the black-and-gold sea, the way the roof seems to trap every decibel and throw it back at you twice as hard... it rewires your nervous system. You don't watch a game here. You survive it, and you leave changed. Then Kanye West showed up and proved the Dome can do the exact same thing for pure spectacle. New Orleans was a fortunate stop on the world tour, and the production was nothing short of amazing. This wasn't a concert that politely occupied the same space as the Saints. It claimed the entire building. The stage, the lights, the sound design, the sheer scale of the visual and sonic assault--everything was dialed to the same intensity the Dome is famous for on game nights. You could feel that same physical charge in your body the moment the first beat dropped. Thinking became optional. The only available response was pure, involuntary reaction. He played all the hits. Of course he did. And the crowd stayed on its feet for the entire show--no exaggeration. People weren't just standing; they were out of their seats in that specific, frantic, communal way that only happens when the room has fully surrendered. The energy never dipped. Every track hit like a goal-line stand in the fourth quarter. The production elevated everything: the lighting, the staging, the way the Dome's unique acoustics and sightlines were weaponized instead of merely tolerated. It felt less like a concert and more like the building itself had been waiting for this exact collision of sports-cathedral atmosphere and unfiltered artistic force. There's a reason the Superdome feels different from other venues. It has absorbed decades of pure, unfiltered New Orleans emotion--grief, triumph, defiance, celebration--and somehow that residue still lives in the walls. On Saints nights you feel it in your bones. On this night, with Kanye running the show, that same current was redirected into something just as overwhelming. The production was flawless, the song selection was ruthless, and the crowd never sat down because sitting down simply wasn't an option once the energy locked in. This was awesome in the original sense of the word--something that inspires awe and a little bit of beautiful disorientation. The Dome reminded everyone why it remains the Mecca for sports entertainment, and then Kanye reminded everyone that the same temple works just as well when the religion is pure performance. One for the ages. New Orleans got lucky. The rest of the tour had to settle for ordinary buildings.

There is no parking. There seem to be a few small lots connected to the adjacent high school but…read morethat's it. People coming to events park on the narrow, residential streets around the stadium. Homeowners try to protect their space and lawns with NO PARKING signs and other physical barriers but they are overwhelmed. Or, is there a huge, well-organized, convenient parking area and I missed it?

Damn fine show. Entertaining, exciting and most importantly- a BCS bowl win! Cha-ching…read more Well worth the loss of sleep. Go Blue! See ya back at the Big House next fall.

New Orleans venues are all loads of fun! Even though their teams are losing, it feels like they are…read morewinning! The music and events within the events makes for a fun experience from beginning to end! Lots of crowd participation! Lots of happy music! Good food and drinks! Would definitely attend more events!

GO PELS! I enjoy games here. The hubs and I usually have amazing seats, the courtside club and the…read moreenergy here is pretty epic! The staff is friendly and attentive, the club food is tasty AF, the selection is great, and tables are bussed and cleaned frequently. Sadly, the pelicans have lost every single game I've attended, but thankfully that doesn't detract from the fun had by all. All in all, great NBA games and a great arena!

What a nicely appointed stadium. It was a hot summer night you would think for the cost of the…read moreschool that they would have some type of indoor seating arena, I guess I'm just privileged and wanted way too much. The parking and the walk to the stadium for someone that has disabilities could be a little taxing so try to get dropped off at the door. Once in, under the stadium there are large fans. There's a small selection of drinks and food for sale. Didn't notice a ramp for wheelchair but I'm sure there is one there was stairs leading to ceiling. You definitely want to sit on the side that has cushion chairs with backs because if not you'll be left to sit on bleachers and if you're over 40 you know what that means. This is a great hang out space for college students and alumni. Locals should catch a game or two just to go back to your old high school days. Was a good experience!

-10* (negative) for the disgusting food we got Saturday night, but +++100* for everything else,…read morefrom staff to parking-wonderful time, every time! From security to vendors, staff at YS are so friendly, professional, and add to the cheerful vibes all around. Layout is easy to follow, good signage, clean and comfortable seating. I dont use public loos, so can't comment. Our food experience was the only downside, it was disgusting, horrific! Initially, it tasted like what we've come to expect, good ol' fashioned game day food in Louisiana. The fried shrimp was scrummy, but then the fish was a little...funny. So I pushed it aside for the waffle fries to find they were not only packed to the top with scraps - but with pieces of a fried, melted, plastic utensils. Vile. There was no way we were leaving our seats, missing the game, to run down 4 staircases and halfway across stadium to return it. So $30 into the trash, after a couple of shrimp and 3 waffle fries. CHECK YOUR FOOD!

NOLA Pelicans, the cutest name for a basketball team, if there ever was. I'm a huge fan. Yes, the…read morename is a bit unthreatening, but check out their logo, that Pelican will poke your eyes out! Or bill your eyes out. I had the pleasure of catching the Pelicans vs. (my) Milwaukee Bucks, when I was in town, and it was very enjoyable! First off, Smoothie King Stadium was walkable from my French Quarter hotel. WALKABLE! Second off, they provide a great Fan Experience before you even set foot inside the arena. Street teams are hosting DJ's, kids' bouncy houses, bball shooting stations- all outside the Smoothie King. There are helpful Pelican People holding up signs saying "Ask Me For Help" or something. Truly brilliant. I did have to ask where Will Call was! (Outside, lowest level). Once inside, it's not the newest arena, but the offerings inside make up for that. I got an Alligator Sausage in a French bun and it was nice and spicy. There are all sorts of Abita and local brews here, you can tip your wait staff, but they will not put out a tip jar, "because that's 'soliciting'". Keepin' it classy. Since the Pelicans were fighting for a Playoff spot, the game was super fun to watch. Anthony Davis and crew were putting up a fight. Tip to the Pelicans, put that Unibrow all over your Pelicans logo and sell, sell, sell! I'm looking forward to seeing the Pelicans play again when I'm in NOLA, or when they're on the road.

I've been taking my son to games for about the last six months or so and we have LOVED the…read moreexperience. Checking in was really quick and easy and the Smoothie King Center staff are very helpful with finding your seats! The drinks are actually really good too and I think their prices are fair. The Pelicans have won every game we've attended so maybe we're good luck. Will be looking for season passes in the new season!!

I love this place! The new GM is making great changes over at Zephyr Field and the experience there…read moreis so much fun. It's a great place for dates, groups of people, birthdays, friends, anything! I love to go and watch a game. Their nightly specials are awesome too (thirsty thursday!) They even have a band area where you can hang out after the game and catch a live performance. The fireworks there are pretty awesome too. All around great experience and cool place to hang out. They even have a pool if that's your sort of thing! And you can buy really cheap tickets to sit on the levee but even closer seats aren't that expensive.

They were completely out of their league in hosting the Mumford and Sons concert. Staff was rude,…read morenot helpful, overly rule oriented, and a general pain. My partner and I wasted money on tickets and did not get to see the band. It was suppose to be a special trip to New Orleans for my birthday and turned into a ridiculous night while at the field. They would not let in merchandise bought at the bands merchandise table--a throw to be specific. Gave us no way to get around that banned except to put in our car, which we did not bring because they specifically said parking was going to be limited and encouraged folks to take other ways of being there. Staff did not offer any suggestions until we demanded--yes demanded to see a manager. Who then nicely took the blanket and gave us a claim ticket. We got in the field finally, was told there was no smoking and we would have to leave to smoke, but could not come back in. When we pressed the issue we got surrounded by security so felt forced to leave. There is no way I will ever go back to this stadium!

I went to a rock concert at the House of Blues in New Orleans and it was a pretty cool experience…read more The venue isn't huge, so it feels more personal, you can actually see the band well on stage. The sound was loud (in a good way), and the energy from the crowd was awesome! Drinks were pricey like you'd expect, but the staff was chill and kept things moving. The building has that old-school New Orleans vibe with lots of character, and it's right off Bourbon Street, so it's easy to make a whole night of it. Definitely a good spot to catch live music.

This is a Chain and with chains you get more of a theme, less local feel. However, they offer some…read morelocal favorites. Live music, lots of additional shows in the hall- an d great names you can see. Service was great- she was friendly and attentive Could not complain about the food. The burger was a nice break from all the creole style food in the area and the shrimp and cornbread was really good. The oysters however, were the smallest I had the entire trip and after 11 days, I ate a lot of oysters. For oysters, try another local place until HOB can compete.