1. Walk from Poydras St: Do not drive or pay $60 for parking garages near the dome. Stay in the French Quarter or CBD and walk straight down Poydras Street with the fan parade.
2. Champions Square: Enter Champions Square 2.5 hours early to experience world-class live New Orleans brass and funk bands with open drinks before passing through security.
The Caesars Superdome seats 73,208 fans and creates the loudest indoor atmosphere in the NFL. The Who Dat Nation packs this iconic dome, turning it into a deafening chamber of black and gold. This guide covers everything from seating to making the most of your New Orleans gameday.
The Loudest Stadium in Football
The Superdome's enclosed design traps noise inside, creating sound levels that have reached 130 decibels during key moments. Visiting teams regularly struggle to communicate. The crowd's energy during fourth-quarter comebacks is legendary.
Caesars Superdome Seating Levels & Recommended Gates
| Level / Section | Best Sightlines | Recommended Gate | Atmosphere & Views |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Level (100 Level) ⭐ | Sections 141-143 & 113-115 (Midfield) | Gate A or Gate B | Close to player bench huddles; rapid field exit access; intense crowd noise |
| Loge Club (200-300 Level) | Sections 200-300 Level | Gate G or Gate H | Upscale lounges, specialty NOLA cocktail bars, wider padded seating |
| Terrace Level (500-600 Level) | Sections 611-615 (Midfield) | Gate C or Gate D | Affordable tickets; high tactical field view; rowdy singing fan sections |
| Champions Square Concourse | Grand Outdoor Plaza | Champions Square Gate | Live outdoor brass bands, open bars, giant video broadcast screens |
Champions Square: The Ultimate Pregame
Directly outside the stadium sits Champions Square, a 60,000-square-foot outdoor festival space. It opens three hours before kickoff and is the epicenter of the pre-game experience. Featuring live local music (from brass bands to rock), food vendors serving gumbo and jambalaya, and thousands of fans in black and gold, it sets the tone for the day.
Gameday Traditions: Who Dat & Second Lines
- "Who Dat" chant: "Who dat, who dat, who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints?"
- When the Saints Go Marching In: The official fight song echoing through brass instruments.
- Second line celebrations: New Orleans brass parade tradition after touchdowns.
- Black and gold umbrellas: Fans twirl ornate decorated umbrellas throughout the concourses.