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Insider's Guide to Caesars Superdome

Adam M. Young | March 8, 2023

Facts About the Caesars Superdome

Address: 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA 70112
Owner: The Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District
Operated By: SMG
Architecture firms: Curtis & Davis Associated Architecture
Construction cost: US$134 million (Initial). $193 million (2005–06 repairs). Renovations: $229 million in 2016
Naming Rights Cost: Estimated Mercedes-Benz paid between $50-$60 Million for 10 years
Seating Capacity: 73,208 (expandable to 76,468)
Opened: August 3, 1975
The Home Of: The New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). Also host of the Sugar Bowl and the New Orleans Bowl, both college football events

Public transit: Shuttle buses may run to and from the Caesars Superdome from downtown city lots and from some suburban locations depending on the event. Buses drop off and pick up on Poydras Street across from Gate A Ground Level. Public bus services pass near the stadium as well.

Venue Ratings

Trip Advisor: 4.0
Google Rating: 4.7
Yelp: 3.5

Facts & Features:

Caesars Superdome is the largest fixed dome structure in the world. The area of the roof is 9.7 acres, or 440,000 square feet. It is the world’s largest entirely steel-constructed arena unobstructed by posts or columns, and took 20,000 tons of steel to create.
The main arena floor of the Caesars Superdome offers 166,180 square feet of entertainment space, or 3.8 acres. The building holds 125 million square feet of air, and is cooled by 9,000 tons of air conditioning.
The Superdome has also held five NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Fours (1982, 1987, 1993, 2003, 2012), five NCAA Basketball Division I Regionals (1981, 1990, 1999, 2001, 2011), four NCAA Basketball First and Second Rounds (1999, 2001, 2007, 2010), and three BCS College Football Championship Games hosted by the Sugar Bowl (2004, 2008, 2012).

Noteworthy: The Superdome housed thousands of people displaced from Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The Superdome was heavily damaged in the hurricane and was renovated and opened for the beginning of the Saints 2006 season.

Location

The Superdome is located on 70 acres (28 ha) of land, including the former Girod Street Cemetery.

Insider Notes

Insider Note on Getting to the Stadium

Since the MB Superdome is close to the New Orleans downtown business district, traffic on event day can be challenging. Walking to the Superdome from anywhere in the Quarter, CDB or Warehouse District is relatively easy. There are no hills or inclines until you reach the venue where there are fairly steep stairs and a steep main ramp. Try to walk on main streets and avoid back streets or alleys.

Make sure you take the NFL’s “All Clear” bag policy seriously, it will be enforced at the Superdome. Your bag must be clear vinyl (12” x 12” x 6”). A purse of clutch must be no larger than 4.5” x 6.5.”

If you have a medical need to carry a larger bag, there is a special line for this. You will be subjected to a search, but this line is usually not long. If you are going to a New Orleans Saint’s game, it is one of the most exciting venues to experience as fan participation is enthusiastic. However, be prepared to stand for most of the game if you are sitting in lower level. Among the best seats to view a game are Upper bowl (500 section of terrace). This has been reported to be better than upper part of Plaza. 500s between the goal lines are some of the best value seats in the Dome. Top rows of the lower end zone are reported to be among the least desirable for viewing. Also, be aware that although the seats are wider and more comfortable than some of the newer stadiums, there are no cup holders. for your beverages – you must hold onto your drink or put it on the ground.

Insider Note on Beverages

Hurricane stands! They are not cheap, but certainly a part of the New Orleans experience. We don’t recommend drinking many.

Driving Directions to The Superdome

From I-10, coming from the west and New Orleans Int'l Airport:
At the I-610 split, stay right to downtown New Orleans;
After the Carrolton Avenue/Airline Highway exit, take exit #234A "90 Claiborne Ave. west- Superdome";
Follow the signs to the Caesars Superdome parking garages.

From I-10, coming from the east:
Follow I-10 westbound to downtown New Orleans;
Take the Orleans Avenue exit;
Turn left on Orleans and follow it across Canal Street where Orleans becomes Loyola Avenue;
Proceed to Girod Street;
Turn right and follow Girod to the Caesars Superdome.

From the West Bank of the Mississippi River & the Greater New Orleans Bridge:
Take the O'Keefe Street exit;
Turn Left on Girod Street and follow Girod Street to the Caesars Superdome.

From Interstates 55 and 59:
Proceed south to I-10;
Follow I-10 signs leading to downtown New Orleans;
Follow the above directions for I-10 coming from the east.

Caesars Superdome Parking

There are a limited number of parking spots in all four (4) garages (Garage 1, 2, 5, and 6) as well as Champions Garage that is available only for Season Ticket Holders. Garage 1A, Lot 3A, ADA East, ADA West and Champions Garage are available for purchase on a first come-first served basis on Saints game days.

Venue Parking Map

Superdome Public Parking

There are numerous parking lots and garages open to the public within walking distance of the Superdome. Most are around 15 minutes to the dome Most of the cheaper options are open surface parking lots, often underneath an interstate overpass. Otherwise, there are many parking garages just a few blocks away from the stadium that cost between $15-$40.

Insider Note on Public Parking

It is recommended that you reserve a space ahead of time. This is the best way to make sure that things go seamlessly on game.

Lot/Garage Name	Price Range	Distance to Gate	Walking Time
2000 Loyola Ave	$10	.4 Mi	8 Mins
Girod Garage	$30-$35	.3 Mi	6 Mins
City Hall Garage	$40	.2 Mi	5 Mins
The BartPark Lot	Varies	.5 Mi	6 Mins
300 Lasalle St Garage	$18	.3 Mi	6 Mins
650 O’Keefe Ave – Garage	$20	.5 Mi	6 Mins
275 Lasalle St Garage	$20	.4 Mi	6 Mins
550 Baronne St. Lot	$28	.5 Mi	6 Mins
Matthews Lot	$30	.3 Mi	6 Mins

Tailgating at the Superdome

Tailgating is prohibited in all official parking garages and lots run by the SMG group, unauthorized tailgating will result in ejection from the garage or lot. There are a few options around the stadium that will allow you to tailgate before the game.

Champions Square – this is a great option for those fans looking for the classic NFL pregame experience. Located at the base of the Superdome, you can either park in one of the official SMG lots and wander over, or reserve a space at a nearby garage ahead of time.

Alternatively, you can check out these parking lots if you’re looking to hold a tailgate of your own:

2000 Loyola Ave. – 0.8 miles away
782 Loyola Avenue – 0.6 miles away
500 S Rampart St – 0.5 miles away
701 S Rampart St – 0.6 miles away

Insider Note on Tailgating

Many fans will tailgate underneath the overpass of I-10, which would be a good first place to look if you’re driving into town

Closest Hotels to the Caesars Superdome

Hyatt House New Orleans / Downtown
1250 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70113-1804
0.1 miles from Caesars Superdome

Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113-3100
0.2 miles from Caesars Superdome

Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome
330 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112-1807
0.2 miles from Caesars Superdome

The Troubadour Hotel New Orleans, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
1111 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
0.3 miles from Caesars Superdome

Homewood Suites New Orleans
901 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70112-1017
0.3 miles from Caesars Superdome

MOXY New Orleans Downtown/French Quarter Area
210 O'Keefe Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112-1535
0.3 miles from Caesars Superdome

Catahoula Hotel
914 Union St, New Orleans, LA 70112-1604
0.3 miles from Caesars Superdome

Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Downtown
334 O'keefe Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112-1809
0.3 miles from Caesars Superdome

Drury Inn & Suites New Orleans
820 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112-1016
0.4 miles from Caesars Superdome

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112-2502
0.4 miles from Caesars Superdome

Note: 13 more hotels are within 0.4 miles
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