New Orleans Sports Events This Weekend

Find sports events this weekend in New Orleans. Browse games, venues, and tickets.

Updated: October 16, 2026

3 Sports Venues

New Orleans has 3 sports events happening this weekend, featuring professional, college, and local games. Next up: October 16, 2026 at Yulman Stadium. Updated October 16, 2026.

Sports Events

Oct 16

Next Sports Event

Lowest Price

$137

Average Price

On this page:

Sports Schedule

Featured Sports Events

Sports Guide

About Weekend Sports

More Sports Events

Sports Schedule This Weekend

Upcoming sports events, venues, dates, and ticket options updated daily.

Oct
16
2026
6:30 PM
Fri
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
Tulane Green Wave vs. Memphis Tigers
Tulane Green Wave vs. Memphis Tigers
Yulman Stadium
Yulman Stadium
Ben Weiner Drive, New Orleans, LA 70118Ben Weiner Drive, New Orleans, LA 70118
From $23Avg. price ~ $137Tickets Available: 440
View Tickets

Oct
16
2026
8:00 PM
Fri
Professional (NBA)
Best Value
NBA Preseason: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Washington Wizards
NBA Preseason: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Washington Wizards
Smoothie King Center • 18,500 seats
Smoothie King Center
1501 Girod Street, New Orleans, LA 701131501 Girod Street, New Orleans, LA 70113
From $6Avg. price ~ $92Tickets Available: 601
View Tickets

Oct
17
2026
1:00 PM
Sat
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL
Weekend Event
LSU New Orleans Privateers Women's Volleyball vs. Incarnate Word Cardinals
LSU New Orleans Privateers Women's Volleyball vs. Incarnate Word Cardinals
UNO Human Performance Center
UNO Human Performance Center
2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 701482000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70148
From $20Avg. price ~ $23Tickets Remaining: 6
View Tickets

Featured Sports Events

Top sports games, matches, tournaments, and weekend events in New Orleans.

Tulane Green Wave Football

College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL

Yulman Stadium

New Orleans, LA

Upcoming Sports Events 1

Next Event: Oct 16, 2026 6:30 PM

Upcoming Sports Events 1

Next Event: Oct 16, 2026 8:00 PM

View Tickets

LSU New Orleans Privateers Women's Volleyball

College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL

UNO Human Performance Center

New Orleans, LA

Upcoming Sports Events 1

Next Event: Oct 17, 2026 1:00 PM

View Tickets

Sports Guide

Compare sports events, venues, and ticket options happening this weekend.

Team Sports

Football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, and more.

Motorsports

Auto racing, motorcycle racing, rodeo, and other motorsports.

Combat Sports

Boxing, MMA, wrestling, and martial arts events.

Tickets

Compare standard, premium, VIP, and resale ticket options.

About Weekend Sports

Weekend sports in New Orleans include professional games, college competitions, tournaments, races, combat sports, and family-friendly sporting events. Browse updated schedules, discover venues, compare ticket options, and find live sports throughout New Orleans and nearby areas.