Brooklyn is ready for another NBA season! Heading to a Brooklyn Nets game soon? If it’s your first visit to the arena, there’s much to know before you go. Here’s a quick look at tickets, how to reach the arena, parking near Barclays Center, and more visitors tips for the upcoming home games.
The Brooklyn Nets have been playing their home games at the Barclays Center since 2012 when they relocated to the NYC borough from New Jersey. From 1977 to 2012, they were known as the New Jersey Nets. However, the franchise’s history goes back to 1967, and they won two ABA championships (1974 and 1976) while based in Long Island as the New York Nets.
Though the Nets are yet to win a championship title, they made back-to-back NBA Finals appearances in 2002 and 2003. They also have four division titles – 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006. After moving to Brooklyn, the team got seven playoff berths and made it to the Eastern Conference Semifinals twice – in 2014 and 2021.
Last season (2021-22), the Brooklyn Nets finished fourth in the Atlantic Division with 44 wins from 82 games (.537). However, they lost to the Boston Celtics 0-4 in the first round of playoffs.
See: Brooklyn Nets News | Brooklyn Nets Standings
Which is the next game on the Brooklyn Nets schedule?
Brooklyn Nets 2022-23 schedule begins with a preseason home game against the 76ers on October 3, 2022. Miami Heat is visiting Barclays Center on October 6 for the second preseason game. The Nets will then play at Fiserv Forum on October 12 and at the Target Center on October 14.
Brooklyn Nets’ 2022 regular season home opener is on October 19, against the New Orleans Pelicans. Rivals Toronto Raptors are also playing at the Barclays Center in Week 1.
You’ll find the Brooklyn Nets’ full schedule of upcoming games here.
Read: All You Need to Know About NBA 2022-23 Season Schedule
Who are the leading Nets players?
In the last season, 12-time All-Star Kevin Durant led with 29.9 pts per game. Kyrie Irving (27.4 pts) and Seth Curry (14.9 pts).
Brooklyn Nets 2021-22 Regular Season Leaders:
- Rebounds per game: Andre Drummond (10.3), Kevin Durant (7.4), Nic Claxton (5.6)
- Assists per game: Kevin Durant (6.4), Kyrie Irving (5.8), Goran Dragic (4.8)
- Field Goal: Nic Claxton (67.4%), Andre Drummond (61%), Day’Ron Sharpe (57.7%)
- Free Throw: Kyrie Irving (91.5%, Kevin Durant (91%), LaMarcus Aldridge (87.3%)
- 3 Point Field Goal: Seth Curry (46.8%), Joe Harris (46.6%), Kyrie Irving (41.8%)
- Steals per game: Kyrie Irving (1.4), Bruce Brown (1.1), Andre Drummond (0.9)
- Blocks per game: Nic Claxton (1.1), LaMarcus Aldridge (1), Andre Drummond (1)
See: Brooklyn Nets Roster | Brooklyn Nets Stats
Who is the Brooklyn Nets coach this season?
Steve Nash has been the Brooklyn Nets head coach since September 2020. The 7-time All-NBA and 8-time All-Star played 18 NBA seasons between 1996 and 2015. He earned the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month title after leading the Nets to a 9-4 record in February 2021. The team finished 48-24 in Nash’s first season as coach.
Lead Assistant Coach – Jacque Vaughn
Assistant Coaches – Igor Kokoskov, Brian Keefe, Royal Ivey, Ryan Forehan-Kelly, Adam Caporn, Trevor Hendry
Assistant Coach for Player Development – Tiago Splitter
How much do Brooklyn Nets tickets cost?
Brooklyn Nets Full Season Ticket rates start at $1505 ($35 average for 43 games). There are two Half Season plans (A – 21 games and B – 22 Games); rates for both start at $880 and go up depending on your chosen seating area/type. In addition, five Mini Plans (11 games each) are available for rates starting at $330 – $660.
Single-game tickets for Brooklyn Nets home fixtures start at $19 – $112. But, of course, you’ll pay more for tickets when popular teams like the Lakers, Knicks, Celtics, and Warriors visit Barclays Center. Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Toronto Raptors are Brooklyn’s main rivals – tickets for Nets games against them are also in high demand.
Note: The NBA uses mobile ticketing, and you’ll get your tickets online. PDFs and printouts are not accepted. Learn more about digital tickets here.
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Where is the Brooklyn Nets stadium?
Barclays Center is in the heart of Brooklyn – near the Atlantic Terminal, at Flatbush and Atlantic avenues. The arena opened in the summer of 2012 when the Nets relocated from New Jersey. It can seat up to 17,732 fans for basketball games. In addition, the space includes 101 suites and has room for several clubs, bars, lounges, and other meeting areas.
The first NBA event at the Barclays Center was a preseason game between the Nets and Wizards on October 15, 2012. The home team later beat the Raptors 107-100 at their first regular season game on November 3, 2012.
The Brooklyn Nets share their multi-purpose arena with the WNBA team New York Liberty. Barclay Center is also a popular venue for concerts and other special events. The arena also hosts the NBA draft event, and the NBA All-Star Weekend was held here in 2015.
Read: NBA Arenas Ranked: Which Are the Best and Biggest?
How to reach Barclays Center for Nets games?
Brooklyn Nets Barclays Center is easily accessible by car or mass transit. Fortunately, the arena is next to a busy transit hub – LIRR’s Atlantic Terminal. The entrance plaza directly connects the arena to the Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center subway station. Trains on the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R, and W routes stop at this station.
Other subway stations near Barclay Center:
- Lafayette Avenue Station at Fulton St. and Fort Green Pl.
- Fulton Street Station at Fulton St. and South Portland Ave.
If you take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), you’ll reach Barclays Center/Atlantic Terminal from Jamaica Station in 20 minutes. Late-night services are usually available till 2 am on weeknight and weekend Nets game days. You can also take B25, B26, B38, B41, B45, B52, B63, B65, B67, B69, and B103 buses to reach the arena.
Driving to the game? You can reach the Brooklyn Nets’ home arena via the Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, or I-278/Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Get directions here or use the map below to plan your route. The street address for Barclays Center is 620 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217.
Is there parking at Barclays Center?
Barclays Center does not have an on-site parking facility. So, you’re on your own with Brooklyn Nets gameday parking! No need to worry; there are plenty of garages and lots in the neighborhood. However, finding an affordable and safe parking spot close to the arena during basketball season is challenging.
There’s a valet stand at 630 Atlantic Avenue, but it won’t be cheap. Parking garages in the neighborhood charge up to $60 or more, depending on the demand and availability. Drive-up rates in NYC are unpredictable and often too high. Meanwhile, street parking may seem the best alternative, but there’s no guarantee you’ll find a vacant spot next to the arena on game day.
A pre-booked garage space is the best choice for Brooklyn Nets parking near Barclays Center. Now you can make online reservations; most NYC garages have special rates and discounts for bookings made in advance. Download a parking app to find the best Brooklyn parking deals for the Nets game.
See: The comprehensive list of all NBA Teams, Arenas and Parking (2022-23)
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