Barclays Center

• Driving & Parking
  Take the Manhattan Bridge directly onto Flatbush Avenue, which feeds straight down to the arena. Alternatively, from the Brooklyn Bridge, exit straight onto Adams Street/Boerum Place, turn left onto Atlantic Avenue, and follow it straight to the intersection of Flatbush Avenue. From the BQE (I-278): Take Exit 29 (Tillary Street). Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue Extension and continue straight on Flatbush Avenue right down to the arena. There is NO public parking garage or lot. The Main Alternative (Atlantic Center Mall Garage): Located directly across the street from the arena at 174 Fort Greene Place. This is the closest, most popular option and is open 24/7. Two other garages are iPark Garage: Located at 38 6th Avenue. SP+ Garage: Located at 215 Flatbush Avenue.
• Public Transit
  The Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center station serves the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R, and LIRR lines. From Manhattan, the 2/3 from Penn Station or the B/D/N/Q/R from various stops get you there in 15-25 minutes. From other parts of Brooklyn, multiple lines converge here. The subway is the way to go.
  • Train
    West Side / Midtown / Penn Station: Take the 2 or 3 express trains (approx. 15–20 minutes) or the N, Q, or R lines. From Manhattan (East Side / Grand Central): Take the 4 or 5 express trains directly to the arena. From Manhattan (Downtown / West Side): Take the B or D lines. From Queens: Take the N or R trains, or take the G train to the Fulton St station and walk about 10 minutes south down Lafayette Ave. From Long Island (LIRR): Take the Long Island Rail Road directly to Atlantic Terminal (situated right next to/beneath the arena). This is a massive advantage for fans coming from Queens or Nassau/Suffolk counties.
  • Bus
    B41 & B45: Drop off directly at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Flatbush Avenue (right outside the main plaza). B63 & B67: Drop off at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Atlantic Avenue (a 2-minute walk to the arena). B65: Runs along Dean Street/Bergen Street, dropping off just a block south of the arena.
• Rideshare
  The primary designated rideshare (Uber/Lyft) and taxi zones are located on Atlantic Avenue (eastbound) right in front of the arena, and on Dean Street (near 4th Avenue).

Brooklyn's food and bar scene surrounding Barclays Center is world-class. Fort Greene, Prospect Heights, and the Atlantic Avenue corridor offer diverse options from Caribbean to craft cocktails.

Bars & Restaurants

• Junior's Restaurant & Bakery
  A Brooklyn institution since 1950, located on Flatbush Avenue Extension. Famous for their cheesecake. Widely considered the best in New York and classic diner fare. The neon sign and old-school atmosphere are pure Brooklyn. About 10 minutes from the arena.
• Black Forest Brooklyn - Fort Greene
  A German-inspired bar and restaurant in Fort Greene offering craft beer, sausages, schnitzel, and a charming atmosphere. The outdoor garden is a great pregame spot in warmer months. About a 10-minute walk from the arena.
• North Pole Pub
  A neighborhood sports bar near Barclays Center offering cold beer, bar food, and a game-night crowd. The proximity makes it a convenient last-minute pregame stop.
• Uncle Barry's
  A bar near the arena on Bergen Street with craft cocktails, a solid beer list, and a laid-back Brooklyn vibe. The backyard space is popular in warm weather.
• The Simpson
  A bar and lounge near the arena offering cocktails and a social atmosphere on game nights.
• DSK Brooklyn
  A bar and restaurant near Barclays Center serving creative cocktails and international-inspired small plates. The stylish interior and DJ sets create a lively pregame atmosphere.
• MA Brooklyn Thai-ger
  A Thai restaurant near the arena offering flavorful Thai dishes with a creative twist. A different kind of pregame meal that stands out from the typical bar fare.
• Shake Shack Flatbush - Barclays Ctr
  The beloved burger chain has a location on Flatbush Avenue near the arena. Their ShackBurger, crinkle-cut fries, and shakes are a reliable pregame option.
• Patsy’s Pizzeria
  A classic New York pizzeria near the arena serving coal-fired thin-crust pizza in the old-school New York style.
• Halal Bros Grill 5th Ave
  A halal grill near the arena offering gyros, platters, and Middle Eastern fare. A quick, affordable pregame option.
• Sterling Grapes & Grains
  A wine and liquor store on Sterling Place near the arena with a well-curated selection.

Neighborhood Attractions

• Brooklyn Academy of Music
  One of the oldest performing arts centers in the country, located about a 5-minute walk from the arena on Lafayette Avenue. BAM hosts opera, theater, dance, film, and music in a beautiful historic building. A Brooklyn cultural institution.
• Brooklyn Museum
  One of the largest art museums in the United States, located at the edge of Prospect Park, about a 15-minute walk from the arena. The collection spans Egyptian artifacts to contemporary art, with a strong focus on feminist art and the African diaspora.
• Grand Army Plaza
  The grand entrance to Prospect Park, featuring the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch (modeled after the Arc de Triomphe), the Brooklyn Public Library's stunning main branch, and the greenmarket on Saturdays. About a 10-minute walk from the arena.
• Prospect Park
  Brooklyn's 526-acre urban oasis designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux the same designers as Central Park. Meadows, lakes, a zoo, and the LeFrak Center ice rink make it a year-round destination. Olmsted reportedly considered it his masterpiece.

• Championship Banners
  1974 & 1976
• Retired Numbers
  • #32 Julius Erving
  • #5 Jason Kidd
  • #3 Drazen Petrovic
  • #23 John Williamson
  • #25 Bill Melchionni
  • #52 Buck Williams
• The Weathered Steel Facade
  Designed by SHoP Architects, the exterior consists of 12,000 unique weathered steel panels made from Cor-Ten steel. Engineered to intentionally rust and weather over time, the material was selected to pay direct homage to Brooklyn's industrial past, the historic local shipping yards, and the classic brownstone color grid of the surrounding neighborhoods.

• Courtside
  Premium floor seats with celebrity sightings and proximity to the action.
• Crown Club
  Event Level, tucked directly beneath the bleachers behind velvet ropes. The Experience: This is the arena’s premier ultra-exclusive, speakeasy-style lounge. Operated in partnership with Major Food Group (the culinary team behind Carbone), it features moody lighting, dark velvet booths, and high-end chef-curated dining
• Qatar Airways Club
  Event Level, surrounding the lower-bowl baseline sections specifically feeding VIP Sections 7, 8, 24, and 25. A high-energy, sophisticated lounge that features floor-to-ceiling glass windows looking directly into the main player tunnel, allowing fans to watch teams walk from the locker room to the hardwood. It includes an all-inclusive open buffet station and a large private bar.
• The Toki Row
  North Side of the arena, suspended perfectly between the lower and upper bowls on the Club Level. Replacing older club formats, this intimate 192-member lounge is designed to mimic a high-end Brooklyn brownstone, complete with custom wainscoting, herringbone floors, and curated local art. Guests watch the game from plush, oversized upholstered theater boxes. It features an all-inclusive buffet, a custom gelato/dessert station, and a private cocktail bar serving premium House of Suntory whiskey flights.
• JetBlue at The Key
  Club Level mezzanine. Equal parts high-end VIP lounge and vibrant sports bar, this space is themed after Brooklyn’s famous streetball and park culture. It features communal tables creatively repurposed from old, authentic Brooklyn Nets hardwood courts, classic arcade pop-a-shot games, and a 44-foot multi-screen media wall.
• Gallagher Terrace
  Club Level mezzanine. This is a Gilded Age-inspired club space featuring luxurious banquette-style seating. It is highly distinguished as the only location inside Barclays Center that offers a true in-seat dining experience, allowing members to have premium food and craft cocktails delivered directly to their seats so they never have to miss a second of play.
• Luxury Suites
  Suite Level, positioned uniformly around the arena bowl exactly 25 rows up from the floor. Private, contemporary climate-controlled entertainment spaces that hold between 16 and 48 guests. They feature private lounge seating, dedicated suite attendants, customizable high-end catering packages, and exclusive in-suite sommelier wine services.
• Loge Boxes & Loft Suites
  Directly integrated into the edges of the Suite Level. Loge Boxes are open-air, semi-private spaces built for smaller groups of 4 to 6 people, featuring countertop barstool seating. Loft Suites accommodate 10 to 20 guests with a more casual, open cocktail-table layout that acts as a bridge between a traditional suite and a social club lounge.

• Signature Items
  Brooklyn-inspired food options reflect the borough's diverse culinary scene. Citi Bites feature rotating local restaurant partnerships. The arena has a strong craft food program.
• 7th Street Burger
  Section 17: One of NYC’s most explosive smash-burger phenomena. They serve their classic, perfectly charred smash-burgers loaded with gooey American cheese, grilled onions, pickles, and signature house sauce on a pillowy bun.
• Parm
  Section 6: Celebrated Italian-American comfort food classics. Their absolute stadium headliner is the viral, ultra-savory Spicy Rigatoni, alongside high-end chicken parm sliders.
• Chef Kwame’s Patty Palace
  Section 17: Curated by acclaimed celebrity chef Kwame Onwuachi, this Caribbean-inspired stall serves authentic, flaky Jamaican patties stuffed with deeply flavored curried chicken or savory mushroom fillings, served inside traditional, cloud-soft coco bread.
• Levain Bakery
  Section 17: Legendary, massive, 6-ounce NYC cookies that are famously crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. A massive hit for fans looking for a premium dessert.
• Nene’s Taqueria
  Section 7: A wildly popular Bushwick neighborhood staple specializing in authentic, melt-in-your-mouth Birria Tacos. The corn tortillas are dipped in rich consommé broth before being grilled and stuffed with tender braised beef.
• Table 87 Coal Oven Pizza
  Section 206: Authentic, crispy Brooklyn-style coal-fired pizza sold by the slice. It’s an excellent step up from standard, doughy arena pizza.
• Likkle More Jerk
  Section 25: A Caribbean culinary favorite famous for its internet-viral, heavily spiced Jerk Chicken Burrito, offering a punchy, peppery flavor profile.
• Paisanos Burger
  Sections 1, 29, 210, & 222: Sourced from the legendary family-owned Paisanos Butcher Shop just blocks away in Boerum Hill. They serve a premium custom butcher's blend of short rib, brisket, and chuck on a toasted brioche bun.
• Brooklyn Bangers & Dogs
  Sections 8 and 225: Gourmet, artisanal sausages crafted by local Michelin-starred chef Saul Bolton. The fan favorite here is the Smoked White Cheddar Bratwurst.
• Mable’s Smokehouse
  Section 23: Classic Williamsburg-style Southern BBQ. They dish out heavily stacked pulled pork and beef brisket sandwiches slathered in a signature sweet and tangy BBQ sauce.