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Barclays Center Food, Seating, and Parking Guide

Melissa Rodriguez | March 5, 2023
Barclays Center Insiders Guide

Barclays Center is an indoor arena located in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The facility is home to the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Islanders, and hosts concerts, conventions and other events throughout the year. Following the 2009 recession, construction of the arena was delayed and it finally opened in 2012, making it a relatively new venue that boasts a capacity of 19,000 seats. According to Billboard magazine, Barclays Center passed Madison Square Garden as the highest-grossing venue in the U.S. for concerts and family shows, not counting sports events.

Check out our insider’s guide on everything you need to know about Barclays Center, including compiled information reported from guests. You’ll be fully prepared to experience the next big game or concert!


Barclays Center Fast Facts:


Owner: Mikhail Prokhorov, Brooklyn Events Center
Founder: Bruce Ratner
Architects: AECOM (Ellerbe Becket), SHoP Architects
Construction cost: $1 billion
Seating capacity: 19,000
Opened: 2012
Home To: Brooklyn Nets, New York Islanders
Address: 620 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Barclays Center Ratings:


Yelp: 3.5
Trip Advisor: 4.5
Google: 4.4

Barclays Center Features:


  • A diverse selection of food and drink concessions, including the Corona Beach House Bar, Parm Italian Restaurant, 40/40 Club, Winc Counter, and many more!

  • Premium seating options, such as the Billboard Lounge, Loge Box Seats, and Suites

  • Partnership with the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge located 1.3 miles from the arena for package deals on tickets

  • Diary of Brooklyn painting by Jose Parla, which contains words and phrases such as "immigration," "Brooklyn is" and "Big Daddy Kane."

  • Easy access to/from subway, bus, or railroad

  • Large oculus with a view of the LCD screen inside the venue


Barclays Center Local Points Of Interest

barclays center points of interest map

Directions To Barclays Center


From Manhattan:

Take the Brooklyn Bridge to Tillary Street, continue onto Adams Street and take a left on Atlantic Avenue.

The arena will be on the right.

You can also take the Manhattan Bridge, and continue onto Flatbush Avenue Extension.

From there, continue onto Flatbush Avenue, and turn right on 4th Avenue.

Take the first left onto Atlantic Avenue and the venue should be visible on the right.

From Staten Island:

Take the I-278/Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to Exit 27 and merge onto Atlantic Avenue.

The arena will be on the right.

From Queens/Long Island:

Take the I-278/Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to Exit 29B and merge onto Tillary Street.

Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue Extension, and then continue onto Flatbush Avenue.

Turn right onto 4th Avenue, then take the first left onto Atlantic Avenue.

Barclays Center Insider Tips


barclays center parking map

Barclays Center Parking


Because of its location in a major metropolitan area, parking at the Barclays Center is very limited. The facility offers parking spots through ParkWhiz, which allows you to pay for a parking spot online before you go to the event. The spaces are spread out around the area and prices can range from $5-$50 depending on location.


Other Ways to Get To Barclays Center


Since parking is hard to come by, we suggest exploring other options to get to the Barclays Center. The center has drop off and pickup sections for ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft, or taxis and limos. Lyft is the official ridesharing partner for the venue.


Drop off areas:

  • Calvin Klein VIP Entrance located on the Eastbound shoulder of Atlantic Ave between Flatbush Ave and Ft. Greene Place Ave.

  • The Lyft zone on the northbound shoulders of Flatbush Avenue between 5th Ave and Atlantic Ave.

Due to heavy traffic, this section gets closed off approximately one hour before the event ends, so make sure you plan accordingly!


Pick up areas:

All ridesharing services should go to the Lyft zone on the northbound shoulders of Flatbush Avenue between 5th Ave and Atlantic Ave.

Note that there is limited space for the drop off/pick up sections, so we encourage public transportation as the smoothest way of coming and leaving the venue.


If taking the Subway, the following lines will take you to the Barclays Center:

  • From Atlantic Terminal-Barclays Center Station (located on Atlantic Avenue and Flatbush Avenue): Take the Red 2, Red 3, Green 4, Green 5, Orange B, Orange D, Yellow N, Yellow Q, Yellow R

  • From Lafayette Avenue Station (located on Fulton Street and South Portland Avenue): Blue C

  • From Fulton Street Station (located on Fulton Street and Fort Greene Place): Blue G

If hopping on the bus, there are eleven bus lines that stop near the Barclays Center: B25, B26, B38, B41, B45, B52, B63, B65, B67, B69, and B103

You can also take the Long Island Railroad by taking the LIRR to Atlantic Terminal, located across the street from Barclays Center. On game days, there will be four additional branch-specific LIRR Trains arriving and departing from Barclays Center.

You can also opt to take a charter bus like Best Trails Travel, the official partner of the Barclays Center. The company offers 10% off for all groups traveling to the center. You can visit their site, call 212.206.6974 or email reservations@bttny.net to book your spot.


Barclays Center Security


Security at Barclays Center has been reported to be disorganized and lengthy when passing through the gates on big game days. They are very thorough with their process to ensure the safety of guests. Be sure to arrive earlier to account for the delay, especially if you are bringing a bag that needs to be checked.


Are Bags Allowed in Barclays Center

Patrons who do arrive with bags larger than 18”x14”x6” will be required to have it screened and checked in at the Dean St. Entrance. If you’re bringing a bag smaller than 18”x14”x6”, you’ll need to go through a security screening at the Dean St. Entrance to be allowed inside with it.

Those without bags will be permitted to enter through express lines in the main entrance.


Barclays Center Prohibited Items:


  • Lighters
  • Bags larger than 18" x 14" x 6"
  • Backpacks
  • Professional cameras, audio/visual recording devices
  • Signs, flags, banners larger than 11" x 17"
  • Outside food or drinks
  • Tripods/monopods, selfie sticks
  • Laser pointers, flashlights, noise makers
  • Illegal substances, weapons
  • Skateboards, rollerblades
  • Pointed-tip umbrellas
  • Fireworks
  • Pets
  • Laptops and tablets


Barclays Center Seating


The arena is relatively new with clean, comfortable seats, but they can be a bit on the small side. It has a layout that suits basketball and concerts more than it does hockey, which has problems with obstructed seats and ice quality. For concerts and basketball games, visitors reported great visibility from any seat in the house.

If you don’t want to risk having a lousy seat, you can look into premium seating options offered by the Barclays Center. These include VIP, Billboard Lounge, Loge Box Seats, and Suites with memberships for access to free drinks, music, discounts, and private amenities.


Barclays Center Food Policy


Although no food or drinks are allowed inside the venue, Barclays Center offers a wide variety of concessions, including gluten-free and kosher options. Just like most venues, guests have stated that the prices are higher than normal, with water bottles costing $6, for example. Whether you’re in the mood for burgers, pizza, hot dogs, sandwiches, desserts, tacos, or wings, you’ll find something to much on while watching the game. Chase your food down with a drink sold at one of the three bars throughout the facility.


The Barclays Center Experience


According to visitors, the restrooms are plenty and are kept clean.

The sound quality is clear and magnified but the screens can sometimes be obstructed or turned off. People have also stated that there are not enough screens to watch the action.

Fans have stated that their overall experience was excellent and they would thoroughly recommend the Barclays to anyone who wants to experience a major American sporting event in a very comfortable arena. The building design, layout, and atmosphere are top-notch.


10 Closest Hotels to The Barclays Center


  • Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown
    300 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
    0.5 miles

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott New York Brooklyn
    181 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
    0.6 miles

  • EVEN Hotels Brooklyn
    46 Nevins St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
    0.6 miles

  • Union Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
    611 Degraw St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
    0.6 miles

  • Holiday Inn Express New York-Brooklyn
    625 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
    0.8 miles

  • NU Hotel
    85 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
    0.9 miles

  • Hilton Brooklyn New York
    140 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
    0.9 miles

  • Red Lion Inn & Suites Brooklyn
    279 Butler St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
    1.0 miles

  • Misdemeanor
    85 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
    1.0 miles

  • Hotel Le Bleu
    370 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
    1.1 miles


See available tickets to upcoming events at The Barclays Center.



2-23-25
Thu
Mar 28
8:00 PM
Zach Bryan, The Middle East & Levi Turner
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-30
Fri
Mar 29
7:30 PM
Brooklyn Nets vs. Chicago Bulls
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2-45-25
Sat
Mar 30
7:30 PM
R&B Music Experience NY: Ashanti, Ginuwine, Tamar Braxton, 112, Next & Shai
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-30
Sun
Mar 31
6:00 PM
Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
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1-39-26
Mon
Apr 1
7:30 PM
WWE: Raw
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1-66-30
Wed
Apr 3
7:30 PM
Brooklyn Nets vs. Indiana Pacers
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2-36-25
Thu
Apr 4
8:00 PM
Nicki Minaj
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2-24-25
Fri
Apr 5
8:00 PM
April Fools Comedy Jam: Rip Michaels, Tracy Morgan & DJ Envy
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-30
Sat
Apr 6
7:00 PM
Brooklyn Nets vs. Detroit Pistons
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-30
Sun
Apr 7
7:30 PM
Brooklyn Nets vs. Sacramento Kings
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-30
Wed
Apr 10
7:30 PM
Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
2-73-25
Thu
Apr 11
8:00 PM
Bad Bunny
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2-73-25
Fri
Apr 12
8:00 PM
Bad Bunny
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2-73-25
Sat
Apr 13
8:00 PM
Bad Bunny
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1-50-25
Sat
Apr 20
5:30 PM
Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
2-36-25
Wed
May 1
8:00 PM
Nicki Minaj
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2-45-25
Sat
May 11
8:00 PM
Mary J. Blige
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1-66-31
Sat
May 18
1:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-31
Mon
May 20
7:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Seattle Storm
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1-66-31
Thu
May 23
7:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky
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1-66-31
Wed
May 29
7:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury
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2-73-25
Thu
May 30
8:00 PM
Aventura
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1-66-31
Fri
May 31
7:30 PM
New York Liberty vs. Washington Mystics
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2-73-25
Sat
Jun 1
8:00 PM
Luis Miguel
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1-66-31
Sun
Jun 2
7:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-31
Sun
Jun 9
3:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Washington Mystics
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
2-45-25
Sun
Jun 16
8:00 PM
Chris Brown
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2-45-25
Mon
Jun 17
7:30 PM
Chris Brown
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1-66-31
Thu
Jun 20
7:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Los Angeles Sparks
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-31
Sat
Jun 22
5:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Los Angeles Sparks
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-30
Wed
Jun 26
TBD
NBA Draft
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
2-36-25
Fri
Jun 28
8:00 PM
Russ
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1-66-31
Sun
Jun 30
1:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
2-45-25
Mon
Jul 1
7:00 PM
Jhene Aiko
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-31
Tue
Jul 2
7:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
2-62-25
Wed
Jul 10
8:00 PM
Janet Jackson & Nelly
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-31
Thu
Jul 11
7:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-31
Tue
Jul 16
7:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun
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1-53-25
Fri
Aug 9
TBD
PBR Team Series: Rattler Days - 2 Day Pass
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-53-25
Fri
Aug 9
7:45 PM
PBR Team Series: Rattler Days
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1-53-25
Sat
Aug 10
6:45 PM
PBR Team Series: Rattler Days
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2-22-25
Sat
Aug 17
6:30 PM
Thirty Seconds to Mars & AFI
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-31
Tue
Aug 20
7:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Dallas Wings
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-31
Thu
Aug 22
7:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Dallas Wings
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-31
Sat
Aug 24
7:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-31
Thu
Sep 5
7:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Seattle Storm
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
2-45-25
Fri
Sep 6
8:00 PM
Usher
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2-45-25
Sat
Sep 7
8:00 PM
Usher
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1-66-31
Sun
Sep 8
4:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
2-45-25
Mon
Sep 9
8:00 PM
Usher
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
2-45-25
Tue
Sep 10
8:00 PM
Usher
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1-66-31
Sun
Sep 15
3:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
2-62-25
Wed
Sep 18
8:00 PM
Twenty One Pilots
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-31
Thu
Sep 19
7:00 PM
New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
2-45-25
Wed
Sep 25
7:00 PM
Maxwell
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1-69-46
Sat
Sep 28
12:30 PM
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live - Glow Party
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-69-46
Sat
Sep 28
7:30 PM
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live - Glow Party
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-84-25
Sat
Oct 5
7:30 PM
Gold Over America Tour: Simone Biles
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
2-62-25
Mon
Oct 7
8:00 PM
Justin Timberlake
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2-61-25
Sat
Nov 2
7:30 PM
Iron Maiden
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
2-23-25
Fri
Nov 15
7:30 PM
Kacey Musgraves, Lord Huron & Nickel Creek
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
2-23-25
Sat
Nov 16
7:30 PM
Kacey Musgraves, Lord Huron & Nickel Creek
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
2-73-25
Wed
Nov 20
8:00 PM
Chayanne
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1-66-17
Thu
Nov 21
TBD
Legends Classic
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-17
Thu
Nov 21
TBD
Legends Classic - 2 Day Package
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-17
Fri
Nov 22
TBD
Legends Classic
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
1-66-17
Sat
Dec 7
TBD
Women's Champions Classic
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
2-23-25
Wed
Dec 18
7:00 PM
Zach Bryan, Matt Maeson & Levi Turner
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
2-23-25
Thu
Dec 19
7:00 PM
Zach Bryan, Matt Maeson & Levi Turner
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
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