Overview
Barclays Center in Brooklyn is the home of the NBA's Nets and the WNBA's Liberty, a rust-colored architectural landmark at the intersection of Atlantic and Flatbush that changed New York's sports geography when it opened. The arena's intimate lower bowl and Brooklyn identity — separate from Manhattan's Madison Square Garden — gave both teams a distinct borough home. Game nights bring the full Brooklyn energy to a building designed as much for concerts as for basketball.
History & Legacy
Barclays Center opened in September 2012, bringing major pro sports back to Brooklyn for the first time since the Dodgers left in 1957. The Nets moved from New Jersey and the Liberty eventually followed, making it a true multi-team arena. It has hosted NBA playoffs, WNBA Finals games, and the 2015 NCAA men's basketball tournament regional.
Source: RateGame editorial
Opened2012
Capacity~17,700
Notable EventsNets & Liberty home; Brooklyn's first major arena since the Dodgers; NCAA tournament
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7.3
@yung_hut
2mo
Once for a flyers vs. islanders game. Can’t remember it but god is it a dump outside that arena.
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7.8
@hockaye
4mo
NBA • Reg. Season03/20/2026
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4.5
@devschaeffer
4mo
You industrial bastards ruined downtown Brooklyn
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6.0
@mattjordan
5mo
Fun place to watch a game I don’t really have any real complaints. The only thing holding this place back is a lack of passion and crazy fans.
Overall solid experience for the Nets games I’ve been to here
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5.5
@jacksauer2
5mo
havent been there in a while but its an okay stadium
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