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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.
The Nets in brief: from the ABA to Atlantic Avenue
The Brooklyn Nets play home games at Barclays Center, at Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues in Brooklyn, from mid-October to mid-April, with playoff games after that. The franchise began in 1967 as the New Jersey Americans, a charter member of the American Basketball Association, moved to Long Island in 1968 as the New York Nets, joined the NBA in the 1976 ABA–NBA merger, and played in New Jersey from 1977 until moving to Brooklyn in 2012.
The Nets' two championships came in the ABA, in 1974 and 1976, with Julius Erving leading both teams. In the NBA, the franchise reached the Finals in 2002 and 2003 behind Jason Kidd and lost both series. The 2012 move made the Nets the first major league team based in Brooklyn since the Dodgers left after the 1957 season.
- Conference: the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division, with Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Toronto.
- Retired numbers: 3, 5, 15, 23, 25, 32 and 52.
- Rivalry: the Knicks, a crosstown series often called the Clash of the Boroughs.
Where to sit for a Nets game at Barclays Center
Barclays Center seats 17,732 for basketball and was designed primarily for it, with the arena floor set below street level. The seating has two main bowls. The lower level uses sections 1 through 31, with a smaller band of 100-numbered sections behind it, and the 200 level (the upper bowl) runs from 201 to 231. Seating guides put center court at sections 7–9 and 23–25 below and 206–210 and 222–226 above.
Courtside and the benches
Courtside seats are the most exclusive in the building. Seating guides place the Nets bench in front of section 7, so the bench sideline is the 6-to-10 side. Lower-level sideline sections 6–10 and 22–26 also carry all-access amenities, such as buffet-style food, for eligible ticket packages; check what your listing includes.
Lower level sideline vs. corners and baselines
Midcourt lower-level seats are the best view in the house. Corner sections are a smart compromise: the angle still shows the whole court, and they usually cost less than the sideline. Baseline sections put you near one basket but make far-end plays harder to judge.
The 200 level and seats to avoid
The upper bowl is steep, which keeps sightlines clean, and its sideline sections are the budget pick for seeing plays develop. Be cautious with sections 203–205 and 227–229, which seating guides flag as limited or side views, and with some lower-level end sections, where the view can be partly obstructed depending on the configuration.
Schedule shape and the Nets games with the most demand
NBA teams play 82 regular-season games, 41 at home. Preseason games come in early October, the regular season runs from mid-October to mid-April, the All-Star break falls in February, and the playoffs run from April into June. The NBA Cup, the in-season tournament introduced in 2023–24, adds a few higher-stakes November and December dates that count in the standings.
- The Knicks: the crosstown series brings Manhattan fans to Brooklyn and is typically the most in-demand regular-season home game.
- Marquee visitors: teams with national followings, including the Celtics and the Lakers, draw a large share of road fans in a city full of transplants.
- Weekend and holiday dates: Friday and Saturday nights and holiday weeks bring families and tourists.
- Playoff games: the hardest tickets of any season, with demand rising each round.
- Weeknight games against rebuilding teams: the most affordable way into the building.
Barclays Center also hosts the NBA Draft most years, as well as concerts and the WNBA's New York Liberty, so the building is busy beyond the Nets calendar.
Taking in Nets road games
The Atlantic Division makes travel easy. Madison Square Garden is a subway ride away, Philadelphia and Boston are reachable by train, and Toronto is a short flight. A Nets-Knicks game at the Garden is the most popular road trip, and Nets fans tend to cluster in the upper levels there.
For any road game, upper-level corners are usually the most affordable seats, and buying earlier helps for rivalry dates that sell out.
Subway, LIRR and entry rules at Barclays Center
Transit is the obvious choice. The Atlantic Av–Barclays Center station serves the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q and R trains (plus the W on some service patterns), and the Long Island Rail Road terminates at Atlantic Terminal across the street. Several bus routes stop at the arena. Parking nearby is very limited and the arena has no dedicated lot, so driving is the least practical option.
As of the 2026 season, Barclays Center prohibits bags larger than 10 by 6 by 2 inches and does not allow backpacks; guests with no bag can use express lanes. Tickets are digital only and screenshots are not valid. Re-entry is not allowed, and concessions are cash-free, with cash-to-card kiosks on the concourse. Check the Barclays Center A–Z guide before you go, since rules change.
The neighborhoods around the arena, including Fort Greene, Prospect Heights and Park Slope, have plenty of places to eat before tipoff.
Eight arenas and the moments that defined the Nets
Few franchises have moved as often. The Nets played at the Teaneck Armory, the Long Island Arena, Island Garden, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the Rutgers Athletic Center, the Meadowlands Arena (later Continental Airlines Arena and the Izod Center) and the Prudential Center before opening Barclays Center in 2012.
- 1974 and 1976: ABA championships with Julius Erving, the last coming in the league's final season.
- 1976: the Nets entered the NBA in the ABA–NBA merger.
- 2002 and 2003: back-to-back NBA Finals appearances with Jason Kidd running the offense.
- 2012: the move to Brooklyn.
Joseph Tsai became the team's full owner in September 2019. Later Brooklyn rosters featured stars such as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, though the team's lineup changes often, so check current news before you buy around a particular player.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the Brooklyn Nets play?
The Nets play at Barclays Center at Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues in Brooklyn. It opened in 2012 and seats 17,732 for basketball.
Have the Nets ever won a championship?
The Nets won two ABA championships, in 1974 and 1976. They reached the NBA Finals in 2002 and 2003 but lost both.
What subway goes to Barclays Center?
The Atlantic Av–Barclays Center station is served by the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q and R trains, and the LIRR stops at Atlantic Terminal across the street.
Is there parking at Barclays Center?
Parking is very limited and the arena has no dedicated lot. Transit is the more practical choice for most fans.
What are the best seats for a Nets game?
Lower-level sideline sections near center court, roughly sections 7 to 9 and 23 to 25, give the best view. Lower-level corners and 200-level sideline sections are strong values.