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Barclays Center

Brooklyn Nets · Brooklyn, USA

National Basketball Association basketball arena active
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TurfNurd Score — Iconic venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
Team
Brooklyn Nets
Capacity
17,732
Year Built
2012
Surface
hardwood
Indoor / Outdoor
indoor
Country

About Barclays Center

Barclays Center

Looking for world-class sports and entertainment in the heart of Brooklyn? You'll find it at the Barclays Center, where the hardwood comes alive during Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty games. This state-of-the-art venue has transformed the borough's sports scene since opening, giving basketball fans a modern arena that rivals anything Manhattan has to offer. Beyond the court action, you'll catch everything from chart-topping concerts to championship boxing matches under its distinctive weathered steel exterior.

Getting there couldn't be easier—the arena sits right on top of the Atlantic Terminal transit hub, making it one of the most accessible venues in New York City. Multiple subway lines converge at the Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center station (literally steps from the entrance), while Long Island Rail Road riders can walk straight up from the platform below. You're also in the middle of the Pacific Park development, so pre-game dining and post-event drinks are just a short stroll away. Whether you're a local or visiting from out of town, this Brooklyn destination puts you in the center of the action without the typical New York travel headaches.

Historic moments
2012
Brooklyn Nets Inaugural Game
17,732 attendance
Other
2013
Barclays Center Classic - Notre Dame vs Marquette
17,732 attendance
Other
2015
NBA All-Star Weekend - All-Star Saturday Night
17,732 attendance
Other
2016
Democratic National Committee Presidential Debate
5,500 attendance
Other
2019
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional
17,732 attendance
Other
Score breakdown: Capacity 7p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 35p