Barclays Center
Barclays Center is a basketball arena in Brooklyn, New York, home of the Brooklyn Nets (NBA, Eastern Conference). It opened in 2012, making it 14 years old in 2026 and seats 17,732 for basketball. That makes it the 23rd-largest arena in NBA.
Arena facts
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York
- Home of
- Brooklyn Nets
- Conference
- NBA · Eastern Conference · Atlantic Division
- Opened
- 2012
- Capacity
- 17,732
- Also home to
- New York Liberty (WNBA)
New York Islanders (NHL, 2015–2020, former) - Size rank in NBA
- 23rd of 30
Famous games at Barclays Center
- Nov. 3, 2012: The Brooklyn Nets played their first regular-season game in the borough, beating the Toronto Raptors 107-100.
- April 20, 2013: Brooklyn's first home playoff game in decades ended in a 106-89 rout of the Chicago Bulls in Game 1 of the first round.
- May 4, 2013: A short-handed Chicago team won Game 7 at Barclays 99-93, ending the Nets' first Brooklyn season.
- June 19, 2021: Kevin Durant's late jumper was ruled a two with his toe on the line, and Milwaukee won Game 7 in overtime, 115-111.
- Oct. 20, 2024: The New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime in Game 5 to win their first WNBA championship.
Game night
Getting there. Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center subway station (2/3/4/5/B/D/N/Q/R/W) and LIRR Atlantic Terminal.
Parking. The arena has no dedicated parking lot.
Seating & views at Barclays Center
Built for basketball, Barclays Center seats 17,732 for the Nets in a tight bowl: a lower level around the court, two suite levels, and the Upper Pavilion above. Courtside seats connect to the Crown Club, and the Qatar Airways Club sits on the event level. Renovations swapped some suites for clubs such as The Toki Row, The Key and the Gallagher Terrace, and the Modelo Bridge bar on the upper concourse is open to everyone.
Parking & tailgating at Barclays Center
There is no on-site public parking, and the arena itself calls nearby parking very limited, so plan on transit. The Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr subway station sits right under the arena (2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q and R trains), and the LIRR's Atlantic Terminal is across the street. Many bus routes, including the B41 and B45, stop nearby. Drop-off and pickup zones are along Atlantic Avenue and Flatbush Avenue, and there are about 100 on-site bike parking spots.
Plan your trip to Barclays Center
Arenas near Barclays Center10
- 1D-ISteinberg Wellness Center — LIU Sharks same city
- 2D-IRun Baby Run Arena — Saint Peter's Peacocks 8 mi
- 3D-ISpiro Sports Center — Wagner Seahawks 11 mi
- 4D-IRose Hill Gymnasium — Fordham Rams 14 mi
- 5D-IDraddy Gymnasium — Manhattan Jaspers 14 mi
- 6D-IWellness and Events Center — NJIT Highlanders 14 mi
- 7D-IPrudential Center — Seton Hall Pirates 14 mi
- 8D-IBogota Savings Bank Center — Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 17 mi
- 9D-IMack Sports Complex — Hofstra Pride 18 mi
- 10G LeagueNassau Coliseum — Long Island Nets 20 mi
Questions about Barclays Center
Where do the Brooklyn Nets play home games?
The Brooklyn Nets play at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
How many people does Barclays Center hold?
Barclays Center seats 17,732 for basketball.
When did Barclays Center open?
Barclays Center opened in 2012.
Where do I park for games at Barclays Center?
The arena has no dedicated parking lot.
What other arenas are near Barclays Center?
Steinberg Wellness Center is also in Brooklyn. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.
Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.