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Upcoming Brooklyn Nets dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Where a Nets ticket should put you
At Barclays Center, the strongest seat for a Brooklyn Nets game is a lower-level sideline section at center court: 7, 8 or 9 on one side, or 23, 24 or 25 on the other. Lower-level corner sections are the best compromise on price. In the upper bowl, choose a centered 200-level section and stay away from the sections that seating guides flag for angled or partial views.
- For the full experience: courtside, or the bench-side sections 6–10.
- For value close to the floor: lower-level corners.
- For the budget: 206–210 or 222–226 in the upper bowl.
- For skipping: 203–205 and 227–229, listed as side or limited views.
The arena holds 17,732 for basketball, and the Nets play 41 regular-season home games from mid-October to mid-April.
Barclays Center bowls and section numbers
Barclays Center was built with basketball as its main purpose, and the floor sits below street level, so you walk in at the concourse and look down into the bowl. There are two main seating rings.
The lower level
Sections are numbered 1 through 31 around the court, with a thinner band of 100-numbered sections behind them. According to TicketIQ, the Nets bench is in front of section 7, which makes 6 through 10 the bench sideline and 22 through 26 the opposite side. TickPick notes that eligible ticket packages in 6–10 and 22–26 come with all-access perks such as buffet-style food, so read your listing to see what is included.
The 200 level
The upper bowl runs from 201 to 231. Its center-court sections are 206 to 210 and 222 to 226. The rake (the angle at which rows climb) is steep, which keeps heads in front of you out of the way and gives a clear look at plays developing.
Corners, baselines and partial views
Not every lower-level seat beats every upper-level seat. Here is how the main compromises play out.
- Lower-level corners: the diagonal angle still shows the entire floor, and prices usually sit below the sideline. This is the smartest step down from midcourt.
- Baselines: you are close to one basket and far from the other, so plays at the opposite end are hard to judge.
- Some lower-level end sections: depending on how the floor is set up, part of the view can be blocked. Check the listing notes for an obstructed-view flag.
- Upper-bowl sections 203–205 and 227–229: TickPick lists these as limited or side views. A centered 200-level seat a few rows higher is the better buy.
Courtside is the most exclusive seat in the building and the flattest angle on the game. Fans who want to read plays rather than be part of the scene often enjoy row 8 or higher at midcourt more.
Knicks nights and other high-demand dates
Each club plays 82 regular-season games, half at home. Exhibitions run in early October, the season spans mid-October to mid-April with the All-Star pause in February, and the playoffs stretch from April toward June. The NBA Cup, added in 2023–24, gives a few November and December games tournament stakes while still counting in the standings.
- New York Knicks: the crosstown series, nicknamed the Clash of the Boroughs, sends Manhattan fans to Brooklyn and is usually the top regular-season ticket.
- Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers: clubs with national followings attract many road fans in a city full of transplants.
- Weekends and holiday weeks: more families and tourists in the stands.
- Playoffs: the toughest ticket of any season, tightening round by round.
For lower prices, look at weeknight games against rebuilding teams. The building is busy beyond the Nets calendar, hosting the NBA Draft most years, concerts and the WNBA's New York Liberty.
Atlantic Avenue arrival and Barclays rules
Take the train. The Atlantic Av–Barclays Center subway station sits under the arena and is served by the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q and R lines, with the W on some service patterns. Long Island Rail Road trains end at Atlantic Terminal across the street, and several bus routes stop outside. The arena has no lot of its own and parking around it is scarce, so driving is the weakest option.
As of the 2026 season, the arena refuses bags bigger than 10 inches by 6 inches by 2 inches and turns away backpacks of any size; fans with nothing to carry can use express lanes. Tickets are digital, and a screenshot will not be accepted. You cannot leave and return on the same ticket, and concessions take cards only, with kiosks that convert cash to a card. Read the Barclays Center A–Z guide before you head out. Reserved Seat backs every order with a 100% guarantee.
Fort Greene, Prospect Heights and Park Slope all border the arena and have plenty of restaurants for a pregame meal.
Nets fans on the road
Atlantic Division travel is about as easy as the NBA gets. Madison Square Garden is a subway ride away, Philadelphia and Boston are train trips, and Toronto is a short flight. A Nets game at the Garden is the favorite road outing, and Brooklyn fans tend to gather in the upper levels there. Elsewhere, upper corners are usually the most affordable seats, and rivalry dates reward buying early.
ABA roots and eight homes before Brooklyn
The franchise began in 1967 as the New Jersey Americans, one of the founding clubs of the American Basketball Association. A year later it moved to Long Island and became the New York Nets. Julius Erving led the team to ABA titles in 1974 and 1976, the second in that league's last season, and the Nets joined the NBA through the 1976 merger. New Jersey was home from 1977 until the 2012 move to Brooklyn, which gave the borough its first major league team since the Dodgers left after 1957.
- The arenas: Teaneck Armory, Long Island Arena, Island Garden, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Rutgers Athletic Center, the Meadowlands Arena (renamed Continental Airlines Arena and later the Izod Center) and Prudential Center, before Barclays Center opened in 2012.
- 2002 and 2003: Jason Kidd ran the offense on consecutive Finals teams, both of which lost.
- 2019: Joseph Tsai took full ownership in September.
- Retired numbers: 3, 5, 15, 23, 25, 32 and 52.
Brooklyn-era rosters have included stars such as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, but lineups turn over often, so check current news if you are buying to see a particular player.
Frequently asked questions
Which Barclays Center sections are center court?
In the lower level, sections 7–9 and 23–25. In the upper bowl, 206–210 and 222–226, according to TicketIQ's seating guide.
Which Barclays Center seats should I avoid for basketball?
TickPick flags 203–205 and 227–229 in the upper bowl as limited or side views, and some lower-level end sections can be partly obstructed depending on setup.
Where is the Nets bench?
Seating guides place it in front of section 7, on the 6-to-10 sideline. Confirm on your listing's seat map.
Can I bring a backpack to a Nets game?
No. As of the 2026 season, backpacks are not allowed and bags over 10 by 6 by 2 inches are refused. Check the arena's guide before you go.
Should I drive to Barclays Center?
Usually not. The arena has no dedicated lot and nearby parking is limited, while nine or more subway lines and the LIRR stop at or beside it.
Have the Nets won a title?
Two ABA championships, in 1974 and 1976. Their two NBA Finals trips, in 2002 and 2003, ended in losses.