The Barclays Center has been home to the Brooklyn Nets and New York Islanders since 2012. The Barclays Center is an excellent venue for professional basketball. However, for professional hockey, not so much. In fact, the New York Islanders are exploring opportunities to build their own arena in the Belmont Park, New York area. Our staff wanted to provide a thorough breakdown of the Barclays Center seating chart to help basketball fans decide where to sit before purchasing their Brooklyn Nets tickets.
Where To Sit At The Barclays Center
The Barclays Center is a relatively small venue compared to other NBA arenas. It’s dim lighting and black seats fit well with the Brooklyn Nets’ team colors of black and white. The lower level of the Barclays Center has multiple layers of sections. The Barclay Center's upper level is continuous and much more symmetrical than the lower level. We’ll begin by discussing the lower level seats closest to the court.
Lower Level
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The lower level seats at the Barclays Center consist of sections 1 through 31, and sections 102 through 126. The number of rows for the lower level sections will greatly vary. For sections 102 through 126, most rows are numbered 4 through 9. For sections 1 through 31, most rows are numbered 1 through 20, or 1 through 19. Keep in mind that any lettered rows are located closer to the court than numbered rows.
The Brooklyn Nets' bench is located in front of section 7. The visiting team’s bench is located in front of section 9. The Brooklyn Nets' player tunnel is located near sections 3 and 4. The visiting team’s tunnel at the Barclays Center is located in front of section 16.
Courtside Seats
The courtside seats at the Barclays Center consist of sections F1 through F31. The number of rows for the courtside seats will vary but will always begin with row AA, and go no higher than row DD. Other seats that are considered courtside seats include rows 1 through 5 in sections 7, 8, 24, and 25, as well as rows D and E in sections 7 and 9. The perks provided to guests seated in the courtside seats include the following.
- All-inclusive food and soft drinks
- Private VIP entrance into the Barclays Center (Calvin Klein entrance)
- Access to the Diamond Lounge and Qatar Airways Club
Upper Level
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The upper level seats at the Barclays Center consist of sections 201 through 231. The number of rows for the upper level sections will vary, but will always begin with row 1, and go no higher than row 22.
The Barclays Center's upper level offers the most affordable tickets for Brooklyn Nets home games.
Loge Boxes
Looking at the Barclays Center seating chart, the Grant Thornton Loge Boxes are labeled sections L1 through L5 (located above sections 28 through 31). The rows for the Loge Boxes are numbered 1 through 5; some sections have as few as three rows. The perks for the Loge Boxes at the Barclays Center include the following.
- Private VIP entrance into the Barclays Center (Calvin Klein entrance)
- All-inclusive food, soft drinks, and alcohol
- Tabled seating with comfortable ergonomic chairs
- Located 15 rows from the court
- Access to the exclusive 40/40 Club (equipped with a private bar, flat-screen HD televisions)
Luxury Suites
There are two suite options at the Barclays Center; traditional suites and studio suites. The studio suites provide guests with more privacy and are more ideal for small groups of guests that wish to network and socialize during the game.
The perks for the traditional suites at the Barclays Center include the following.
- Located 25 rows from the court
- Tickets for between 10 and 70 guests
- Catered food and beverage packages
- Private VIP entrance into the Barclays Center (Calvin Klein entrance)
- Assigned suite attendant
- Flat-screen HD televisions
- Bar top seating with a view of the court
The perks for the studio suites at the Barclays Center include the following.
- Access to the private Diamond Lounge and Qatar Airways Club
- Tickets for up to 8 guests
- All-inclusive buffet food and soft drinks
- Private VIP entrance into the Barclays Center (Calvin Klein entrance)
- Assigned suite attendant
- Comfortable upscale furniture
- Flat-screen HD televisions
- Located on the event level
Unfortunately, studio suites do not provide guests with a view of the court.
To learn more about leasing a suite at the Barclays Center, please visit BarclaysCenter.com.
40/40 Club By Tanduay Rum
The 40/40 Club by Tanduay Rum is located on Suite Level A of the Barclays Center. The area offers guests an upscale dining area as well as a private bar equipped with flat-screen HD televisions. Additionally, the 40/40 Club also provides guests with a view of the court as well as the Geico Atrium.
Honda Club
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The Honda Club is located above sections 15, 16, and 17, and provides groups of between 40 and 60 people with an open area to watch the game below. Guests also have access to bar top tables, and a private bar equipped with flat-screen HD televisions.
Qatar Airways Club
The Qatar Airways Club provides guests with an all-inclusive upscale dining experience, and access to numerous private bars. The club also allows guests to watch the Brooklyn Nets players as they leave the locker room behind the scenes and take the court. Additionally, guests will also have access to the Brooklyn Nets’ nearby practice court at halftime. The Qatar Airways Club can be accessed via the VIP Calvin Klein entrance.
Mobile Ticketing
The Brooklyn Nets no longer welcome PDF tickets printed at home. Brooklyn Nets fans are encouraged to download the official Brooklyn Nets app to their mobile device in order to gain entry into the Barclays Center. To learn more about the Barclays Center’s mobile ticketing policies, please visit NBA.com.
Season Tickets
To learn more about becoming a season ticket holder for the Brooklyn Nets, please visit NBA.com. The Broolyn Nets utilize a dynamic pricing model meaning tickets for games versus the New York Knicks or Boston Celtics will be significantly more expensive than other games.
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