Barclays Center Reviews

The Barclays center is a wonderful place. I am handicap and the staff went above and beyond to help.

This was my first time visiting the center, and it was nice and clean.I loved the design of the center, as well. The seating was comfortable too, didn't feel crowded at all.

The RNRHOF Induction Ceremony was FANtastic!! I was there to witness DEF LEPPARD be inducted, but really enjoyed the whole ceremony. I love music.

Trust me on this one, the acoustics are horrible. The neighborhood is great for shopping and food. But, if you choose to see a concert, go to Madison Square Garden

I’ve gone to many concerts here. I don’t recommend sitting up high. It is very steep and you feel like you are going to fall. There are good places to eat nearby on 5th Ave in Parkslope.
Parking is next to impossible, but you can take the train. Atlantic Ave is right there, so many trains are available.

I went to a comedy show here on the night of April 12,2019.The show itself was great.The venue however could use some improvement,with consideration for the thousands of people who visit.The space between the seats is too narrow.Women's knees were actually an inch away from touching the back of the seat in front of them.The seats are also cheaply made,resembling more of a cloth covered folding chair.I had the misfortune of having a large bodied person seated on the left of me,whose meaty thigh spilled over onto the edge of my chair!I had to actually turn my body to the right to avoid his from smashing against mine.Hopefully the seating is better for different types of events.Otherwise,we will not attend anymore events at this venue.

This is a very convenient location if you are traveling by LIRR, subway, or even car. If you are driving, allow a little extra time because teh old streets get crowded during events. There are many local restaurants and shops to visit before or after your visit. Food is typically pricey during games and concerts, but not as outrageous as some other venues. Very easy to move around, and easy access to doors.

Barclay Center hold many activities from sport to entertainment.

Close to many restaurants and also source of transportation.

City Subways and Long Island Railroad trains. Also land transporttion as in City Buses.

Not sure how parking is available. All suggestions are to use public transportation.

No need to go to Manhattan or NJ for Arena Entertainment.

A wonderful stadium, made really easy to navigate. Seats very close together and ever so steep, a lady in front of me fell over and down two rows as she tried to leave so be careful! €6 per water bottle but you cannot bring food or drink from outside. Staff pleasant enough. Really impressive and clean stadium with great shops and cafes. Fantastic game, go nets!!!!

Took my husband to see his favorite performer Shania Twain at the Barclay center. Concert was great and the staff at the Barclay were very nice and helpful.

We had a fun time attending the Nets/Celtics NBA playoff game at Barclays. The NYC subway system is easy to navigate so there was no problem getting to the stadium. The ease of the electronic ticketing, the pleasant associates to assist us to our seats, and the extra free drinks and NBA souvenirs all added to the awesome NBA experience. I've attended previous NBA games in various cities. Barclays definitely got two thumbs up from me and each of my peeps.

Great to see hockey live. Expensive for drinks etc , Metro right outside , great experience . Would return

I have had pretty good experiences at Barclays Center.

Barclays is a decent size venue, so they typically host some big acts and a lot of moderately popular ones. Most times we've attended shows there, security was pretty quick to get through. If the entrance on Dean Street is open, use that because it's typically much quicker than the main entrance opposite the subway station.

I don't consider the acoustics and sound quality of this venue to be quite as good as The Garden or Prudential Center, but we've had ok experiences. We've seen everything from pop to orchestral music to alternative here, and I'd say the orchestral music sounded the best.

There are a lot of seat options with good views at Barclays. We generally like front of section and/or aisle seats. If you're in the 200 level side sections, avoid rows 5-12, especially on the aisle because your view is often blocked by people navigating around the stairwell. We had tickets in Section 222, row 10, seats 25-26 (aisle toward stage) for Alt 92.3's Not So Silent Night Concert and were constantly having to look around people who were lingering on the stairs and taking forever to get to their seats.

Price-wise, tickets at Barclays Center are usually cheaper than at Madison Square Garden. We attended two dates of Ariana Grande's Honeymoon Tour and bought tickets for two dates of her Sweetener Tour; one for each at the Garden and one at Barclays. Each time, the tickets for the show at Barclays Center were $50-80 less per ticket than at the Garden for comparable seats (200 level, front of section/aisles). on average, we have paid $106 per ticket for shows we've seen at Barclays. The cheapest was $75 per ticket for The Legend of Zelda Symphony of the Goddesses 2015 Tour. The most expensive was $171 per ticket for Ariana Grande's Sweetener Tour in 2019.

If you can get presale tickets, do so. Tickets at Barclays get picked up by scalpers pretty quickly and we've had slightly better luck during presales.

Barclays Center is very convenient to travel to with a subway station directly in front of the venue and parking garages nearby.

Overall, though Brooklyn isn't the most convenient location for us to travel to from New Jersey, Barclays is a good option for concerts, especially when you can save a few bucks over other locations for shows playing elsewhere in the area.

Attended a Brooklyn Nets game here. Easily accessible by train. Staff were friendly and helpful. Clean facility. Downside is the price of food and merchandise on site. Very expensive.

Saw the Rock and roll concert here and a few issues. First, access to watching performers enter was too guarded and you can’t watch the red carpet event from outside. The American Express vip entrance was moved without notice. The sound system was excellent but the ushers were talking to each other during the show.

Sat in sec 219 decent view of the ice. Crowd loud, but no comparison to Nassau Coliseum. Train ride here no problem left early. Stay away from sec 201 you can't see the goal

I went to see Mary J Blige and the concert was good. The ladies in front of me were passing a blunt to one another. The smoke was hitting my everyone and there were numerous other places people were smoking weed. Security told my friend "well you know black people don't follow rules." Security should throw people out for this behavior. I will not be back. Something nice happened in Brooklyn and we have to turn it into a ghetto place to catch a little high. Smoke at home or on the streets, don't subject other people to it that didn't ask for it. Security needs to step it up. I've been to tennis events and if you act up you get thrown out. Barclays do better!

This huge sports and concert complex transformed this neighborhood and probably accelerated the gentrification of central Brooklyn. Certainly spawned a lot of nearby restaurants. Lots of people come here all the time for events. Well served by the subway and the train.

I was so excited to see this show... Traveled from Long Island bumper to bumper traffic.
When we get there, they were NOT letting anyone in until 630 ? Which is ridiculous!!!
We wanted to sit down like adults and eat a nice meal in the revenue and have some drinks. And we’re told you can only get in if you are VIP or TSA APPROVED ? Are you kidding me. WHERE DID IT SAY THAT ON THE TICKET. THINK ABOUT THE CROWED ? Cher is 73 years old . Don’t you think that the people coming to see her want to go inside and sit down, maybe walk around the Barclays center. WE WERE TREATED LIKE WE WERE A BUNCH OF TEENAGERS , WHAT DID YOU THINK WE WERE GONNA DO INSIDE THE STADIUM.. RIOT!! , this was the WORST PLACE TO SEE A SHOW. WE ARE ADULTS THAT PAID MORE THEN $ 200.00 a ticket and you want to keep us standing outside . TERRIBLE I WILL NEVER GO BACK THERE AGAIN

The Barclay's Center. I came here with family for a couple of years and it was an amazing experience. Home of the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty, these two teams always put on a good show. Planning to come here this upcoming season for the Brooklyn Nets and have fun!

One of the best stadiums that i went. good food and the sounds are very awesome. Í went when was december 2022. I love the basketball

This arena is well laid out with great concessions including Starbucks drinks. They have a bar that offers views into the arena. Nice hotels within walking distance.

It was my first time to be at this venue for a concert. I had bought a cheap ticket, and my seat was on at the very end. It was ok but I found the sound a little problematic. I recommend no to be that far to enjoy a better event. As for parking, on Saturday night I was able to find a free spot on the street blocks away.

The Barclays Center hosted the nets vs 76ers game which was an experience of a lifetime. Get a good center seat and you won’t regret it

I attended my nephew’s graduation ceremony there and we were seated in the balcony where the seats are steeply pitched. We were afraid to stand up to cheer the graduates for fear of toppling over the rails. It was very Very unnerving. If I was to attend a concert or game there, I would go for the floor seats.

We have seen a few different shows here and never a bad seat. Staff is on point and everything is priced as expected for an arena..

Honestly, besides being a great game ( vs. Hurricanes), the stadium is huge and were the first arena with a candy store in my life.

I have been here about 5 times now for a show...
Overall, the place is nice - very easy to get around and find your spots!
The sound system really is not that good compared to other venues in NYC.
Overall, it's an okay venue, but there are definitely better places to see a concert.

NYC Mamí has been hosted for a few events at the Barclay’s Center including a Nets Podcast and game, The Ringling Bros. Circus and a Harlem Globetrotters game. They have so many shows for the whole family, concerts, and other events at this venue and it is pretty awesome. It’s located right near the MTA train (many lines) and the LIRR.

Was at the Barclay center for Justin Timberlake concert. Had a great time. Would have given it the full amount of stars if I didn't have to go to another level to get drinks.

I traveled to see the Wilder fight and was not disappointed. The section to sit in is 7 row 1 seat 18. The venue was clean and the staff was really nice. Tons of bars closeby to kill time before an event.

My 1st time early this month. I've been to quite a few arenas, stadiums, etc, and Barclays is BY FAR the cleanest I've ever been to. I really enjoyed it there, I wish it was closer to my home, I'd go more often! The employees were SURPRISINGLY extra friendly and helpful. Typical expensive prices on the food and drinks but there is a great variety of different foods. Great place and basketball games are super fun!

Really nice venue - we were on Level 2 and could see action well. Really nice design. Only downside is drinks prices.

I left a complaint after the Tank Vs. Roach Fight 3/1/2025 I really want you all to know how terrible of a time my fiancé and I had! Wasted over $2000 to come to barclays and new york for our first boxing match and we almost fought people who did not even have tickets to the fight but were drunk yelling over our heads. I purposely bought tickets in the last row thinking no one would be behind us because there were no seats but we had a crowd and staff and security did nothing! Besides move the people beside us to a box because they didn't mind missing any of the fight. Absolute worst venue experience ever I want my money back honestly it wasnt worth it at all could've paid to watch on my living room tv if i knew it would be an experience like this. and the food is nasty asf too!

We attended the ACC Tournament. The Center is conveniently located for subway access. And there are many restaurants in the neighborhood. Since it is relatively new, it is very nice inside. As one can imagine, the concessions are very expensive for college basketball. The staff was pleasant.

Arena was easy to get into and despite the huge queues was very efficient at getting everyone in on time. Facilities were varied for food and drinks. As was the souvenir stand. Had good views from our seats and was thoroughly entertained by the WWE event.

Went to see the Nets play the Toronto Raptor. It takes 2.5 hrs to play a 48 minute game. Wow. Nice Centre, very clean and lots of staff. Food is ok ish although the price of the beer is out of this world and probably more than the Ritz Carlton. Really can’t understand that, bad one and then enjoyed water for the rest of the evening.

Watched the Nets game on March 1st. It was an amazing experience, besides the $22 drinks and $15 boneless wings. Otherwise amazing.

Went to a basketball game and sat in the LAST seats in the venue- at the very top of the Barclays Center but we could still see the game, without having to look at the big screen. The only downfall are the steps being VERY steep. The escalator only goes so far and you have to walk up a lot of steep steps to get the the "cheap" seats.

We attended a Kpop concert. The seats were a little far away than I would have preferred but they were still good and we could see the whole stage. If I went to a concert again I would definitely buy seats closer to the stage

I came here for Soulfrito, a Latin music Festival. I liked the set up of the stadium! The prices for drinks are very pricey, beautiful area and stadium.

What a great venue! Security wasn't as brutal as I expected. The show wasn't sold out, but we weren't sure how bad it would be since we're visitors from Toronto and we are used to heavy security at events this big.

Seating is comfortable and even from side-stage we had great sightlines.

Pop holders at each seat.

Ushers are polite and helpful.

Water fountains and lots of snack and drink options.

Should have more merch areas. I hate the big pileup at the front.

Went for a concert here and it was amazing, the food choices are super yummy and no matter where you sat you felt like you were a part of the show.

I have been there for concerts with my family and with my friends. Always a good time. Wonderful atmosphere and filled with positive vibes. Love it.

Great atmosphere, confused staff - three different opinions regarding where our seats where and what is included. Qatar club good, easy access to the court and all sorted out. Calvin Klein VIP entrance works well and Uber drop off easy. Pick up a bit more of a challenge.

The arena was easy to get to and from, despite being close to full it wasn't too hard to move around or leave. The food was okay, but pricey, i think they could have had more variety. The seats were comfortable enough.

We attended our first Nets game which was great fun as all basketball is in the USA.

Easy to get in and to get tickets but as it is early in the season and Nets are kinda so so it was not surprising.

Food is pretty good at Barclays as I have been once before to some fights but it is expensive.

This is a great fun way to spend a. Hint with pals your partner or a family but not a cheap option.

Def go though!!

This is a new modern arena famous for basketball, but also used for music. It is well-served by the subway and the LIRR, but people show up in cars, pay a fortune to park and then get stuck in traffic jams. Use public transit.

We purchased resale tickets for a very reasonable price for a Brooklyn Nets game. Access was easy from the subway and security was quick. For us Brits looking for an authentic sports experience, this was great, even down to the t shirt cannons!

The tour was great. The venue is nice. The subway let us off a block away. Security moved fast. There were many options for food. However a bottle of water was $6. Most other bottle drinks were $8. We set in section 222. The seats were small and very steep. If you have an issue with heights then spurge with the section 100 seats. You will most like be watching the screen the whole time. A box lunch was provided by Panera Bread options included turkey, veggie sandwiches or a salad with water, chips and an apple.

We visited the Barclays Center 3 times while we were in New York.
We watched an ice hockey game & 2 basketball games.

The atmosphere in the venue was amazing.

The seating is realky good and well layed out.
I'm quite short but even if someone sat front of me I could still see fairly well.

We pre-booked our tickets via stub hub, ticketmaster & viagogo.
Some of the eventually mobile entry tickets others you need to have the tickets printed off - check before you arrive as we saw people being turned away.

Food & drink was quite expensive but we only bought enough to share between us.

On one of the events we were given a free t-shirt each as part of the Brooklyn Nets fan promotion.

The events are amazing to watch and it felt more like a show as there were intervals, cheerleaders & entertainment throughout.
A basketball game lasted closer to 3 hours.

Definitely go and see an event here.

The Barclays Center is great for sporting events and concerts but a bit on the scary side when in the seats. Very short steps very high angle.

Attended a conference here and it was really easy to enter and exit. Staff were really helpful and there were some great amenities. Ladies toilets had a bit of a queue but there were a lot
of ladies present. Near to town!

This review is about Barclays Center as a music concert venue, rather than as a sports venue - which is obviously what it was originally designed and built for. Although I have attended only one concert there (Oct. 2019), I am very unlikely to ever go there again for such an event. The problem: Horrible acoustics and audio production. Some fabulous performances were ruined by over-amplification to the point of obvious distortion, and by reverberation that is probably characteristic of the physical space. Expensive concert tickets (and they are expensive) will seem like a waste when you hear a favorite performer's music turned into a hash by the audio system and environment here.

So glad we made the effort to make our trip to New York unforgettable, The Ed Sheeran divide tour was on at the Barclays our second last night. Easy venue to get to and only a few minutes walk to the station, crowd control was great, security was a breeze.

We got good seats, front row on the 2nd level up, seats were comfortable, plenty of room. The access to toilets , food and drink was excellent. getting out of the concert was easy as, not like where we live. Well done, a very well run outfit.

Came to see Elton John and used mass transportation, train to Penn Station, #2 Subway to Barclay Center. It was perfect! So happy with it all. People were so nice and helpful. Barclay is a beautiful venue and highly recommend it!

Me,my family,and my dads friend went to Barclays for the NBA draft it was amazing we had a great time together and my favorite part was the NBA ID which was completely free and they turned out amazing!

There is way too much going on when you see a concert here. They don't seem organized. I went to see the 4 queens concert and they started on time with 99 thousand people waiting to get in. You do not start a show with a huge mass of people waiting to be checked in!!!!! I could not enjoy the show due to people coming in late....having to stand up to let somebody through. Just too much movement in that room when we simply should have been in the moment enjoying the concert.

We were recently in town for a basketball tournament at Barclays. The venue is easily accessible by public transportation. Plenty of security around who were very helpful with directions. Getting an Uber to and from was simple even in congested traffic. The venue itself was very clean, lots of restrooms, very comfortable and roomy seats (didn’t feel squished in). The staff was very friendly. But the concessions were not good at all. While the food tasted ok the price points were outrageous leaving us to find somewhere else to eat before and after on our return visit. There are plenty of places to eat around the area and I think Barclays must lose a lot of customers as this seemed to be common complaint. Nice venue but not the best food and drinks.

Honestly I am not a big fan of its rustic look. It probably supposed to be like that but to me it just doesn’t look nice. Nevertheless the inside is quite nice. Arena is well lit and as always there are big screens so if you seat up high you would be able to see what’s going on on the stage from the screens.
The food and drinks there are super expensive as in all places like that

Awesome place for concerts ! Staff and security are very organized and kind. Stadium is clean and neat. Bathrooms are big and extremely clean. Highly recommend it!

I have been to a number of events at the Barclay Center since it opened. The seating is a little off. If you are in the lower sections it is fine, but if you end up in the upper tier it is very steep. They have a number of food vendors and a good variety. It is conveniently located to all subways, as well as the Long Island rail Road. (Just likes MSG, you walk upstairs from the trains-Atlantic Ave. Terminal-and the venue is right there). There are also a number of very good restaurants within walking distance. If you’re looking for street parking you need to get there early. They are expanding on the parking lots, but for now, I try to avoid the ones that are closest, as it is as it takes a while to get out.

My husband and I were here months ago to see Elton John on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, and we had a blast. The venue, the seats, the staff, and the show itself were all wonderful. We had a perfect time and look forward to returning soon!

Great place to see Hockey and Basketball. Well organized and easy to find your way inside.
Come early, lines can be long because of security checking.

Great venue and view from all seats ,the game was exciting and very entertaining as it was our first game and the atmosphere was loud and crazy .well worth going if your in New York .we got the subway there and back with no issues .

Excellent location at a big subway station and close to another. Plus near some casual restaurants on Flatbush, downtown and in Park Slope. So there are always people around buying tickets, waiting for an event. The design is not especially appealing. Traffic jams when there is an event.

I took my grandson to the Barclay's Center for the NBA Draft on June 22nd. We live in Pennsylvania and drove three hours to Brooklyn for this trip. Our view of the big screen to watch the event was totally blocked by speakers hanging from the ceiling. I have tried to contact Barclay's management both through email and social media and they don't even take the time to reply. I paid $400 for a hotel in Brooklyn and almost $200 for tickets and my grandson was ready to leave after just ten picks. Barclay's really let us down.

This building is beautiful but not functional. The seats near the top are an accident waiting to happen. It is only a matter of time before someone falls and gets injured because the standing floor in the high seats is much too narrow.

Sec 211 Row 12 Seat 1.
Very steep section so don’t bring your Grandparents. Way too steep of a section for them to climb. If you got heart issues or out of shape, don’t bother getting a seat in or around this section. Wish I would have paid an extra $50 for a better seat. The monitors are madd small too.

The Barclay Center was a dreaded addition to my neighborhood but it turned out to be most welcome. Its a well designed venue.

Went and watched a Brooklyn nets and Chicago bulls game here as we wanted to watch a game whilst on holiday here! Queuing was relatively easy and stress free, and I like how there’s lots of entertainment on the breaks!

We wanted to see the Islanders in NY. We.drove up and parked around the block. There is a nexus of train stations there. Entry into the building was quick. Just go through the metal detector and show your ticket. We came in the Dean Street entrance and walked down to the main concourse. There were plenty of food options. We had pizza which was good and boneless wings with fries. Both were good but they don’t take cash, so make sure you have a credit or debit card. There seats in the lower section were good for hockey. The center is better suited for a basketball game. It was a good day out.

The venue is beautiful and the concert was on the money but the workers unorganized and the ushers just stand there and point fron a distance to where you have to sit.otherthan that nice but I will not be back until they get organization with their staff.

If you have good seats, then it is enjoyable. The nosebleeds are awful because the seats are steep. There are a lot of shows offered. It is a modern arena. It's ok.

Basketball stadium for concerts too. I didnt really like those sport things but kids will.Shops nearby were boring except for vegan soups expensive applebees upstairs across rd not my cup of tea there either.

I was in Brooklyn for a college basketball tournament, so got to spend a few days in the area. The arena itself is well designed, intimate, and very easy to maneuver around. We walked in one day from Manhattan, over the Brooklyn Bridge. 3 mile walk from Wall Street and the weather was great, so the bridge walk is an adventure in itself and the walk delightful.

Around the arena that are the usual options of sports themed places to get some basic food and pre or post game drinks. McMahons, The Kings Beer Hall and Wolf and Deer are three options.

The arena itself is simple in design. There is a luggage storage room in the arena if you are traveling with your bags, and this became helpful for one of our group. The Atlantic Terminal subway station is connected with the arena and we used it a couple of times to get in and out of Manhattan. Very simple to use.

Decent bars inside Barclay's, and sightlines were great in the arena. Can't comment on food options. Overall a good, modern and comfortable arena. Staff were well trained and courteous. We had a great time in Brooklyn!

We took a trip over from NYC to see the Islanders play and got super cheap tickets but were super surprised at the price of beer. It cost us $29 USD for a bud light and angry orchard. We paid $30 USD for our two tickets. We were also surprised that the vendors were mostly closed and really wondered why one whole section was empty. We wandered over and realized why! You can't see the net! Clearly not meant for hockey! Over all a good experience but pretty pricey drinks! A bucket of popcorn was $15. It was refillable but still how much can one eat? A bit much for my taste!

I was visiting Manhattan on a business
trip and interested in attending a
hockey game, 3 April versus the Flyers.

I did not think I could attend because of difficulty getting there.

However, the trip was easy - subway #N downtown to Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn.
You then walk 5 minutes to the B Center.
To return, the subway stop is directly in front of the Center.

I also have heard that for hockey the B Center is terrible because of obstructed views. I sat in an obstructed view section and I could see everything minus other seat sections. The seat was excellent.

Thus if visiting Downtown NY do not cut off events at the Barclays Center because you believe getting to Brooklyn will be too tough as via subway line #N access is easy and quick

To pay for the subway you can purchase a round trip ticket for approximately $5 and $3 for seniors

In fact the only time I might not go is when Conor MacGregor is at the Center.

Also of note getting to Yankee Stadium is easy via line #D

defintely a cookie cutter arena. nothing special compared to arena's around the country i have been to. and please somebody explain the exterior to me. this arena is fairly new yet the entire exterior is rust. how is that attractive.

now add to it the exorbinate pricing? $16 for a soda? $16 for popcorn? real family oriented. couldnt even find a water fountain to get a drink.

Imported beer $17.00, domestic $16.00. Soda $7.00. Fries $8.00 Water $7.00..Water...Hamburger $12.00 2 Hotdog deal $15.00..Concessions fail the public at these prices. Beautiful facility with great staff, great views, booming sound system. Plenty of Mass transit. It's the food Morris, the food.

To get through the control check was quite quick, same it was with buying a beer, so no wasting time in lines, good organization.
Match was great, lot of goals, lot of fun, we enjoyed.

Won tickets to a basketball game here through work - it was great to finally be able to visit the Barclays Center. The suite was awesome – great seating, nice appliances and bathroom too. Would love to go back for a concert in the future.

We came here on the 6th March to watch the Brooklyn Nets- Cleveland Cavaliers game. The Barclays Center is easily accessed by the metro, and it is literally outside the station. The queue was long when we got there, but the wait to get inside wasn't too long. We had seats quite high up, but still had a good view. Drinks are very expensive, but we were expecting that so it wasn't an issue. I would definitely come back.

I only went to the gift shop but it was just as fun. They have very unique pieces from the NETS and great souvenirs. The staff were friendly and helpful.

This center was built by wealthy investors who forced longtime residents out, shamelessly (and wrongly) using eminent domain.

We went to see Sam Smith in concert and had complimentary tickets from a radio station. We were seated very HIGH up and it was difficult for me to sit in these seats. They are steeply pitched. I was glad when people filled in around us. The sound system was horrible and the vibration from the drums reverberated through our bodies. When Sam spoke, sometimes we could not undertstand what he was saying. On the plus side this is a VERY ACCESSIBLE concert venue from Grand Central Station. Take Subway 4 and you will arrive right in front of venue. Staff are all very helpful and very friendly. Very professional staff. The venue is bright and very clean. So are bathrooms. Would go there again if I knew acoustics would be much better.

I went here 3 nights in a row to watch WWE events and thought it was kind of the perfect arena. Whoever designed it has done a great job

Visited on 11th December for NBA game v Charlotte.
Stadium is really modern, smart and accessible.
Staff and fans were all friendly and helpful.
The $15 beers were my only fault!

Always impressed by the hospitality of the staff ar this beauty facility where the subways converge at Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn.

I have been several times over the years for the Atlantic 10 Mem's basketball tournament and always had a good experience.

Great sight lines, a solid variety of concessions many with a local theme and quick entry and exit even with large crowds.

We went to see the concert of H.E.R. and Erikah Badu as main act. Had tickets high up and the accoustic was terrible. We could not even understand what Erikah said and she is known for her interesting statements. There was another act before and between acts a D.J. who was not bad but we did come for the concert. The whole evening took 4 hours which is too long. On top of it we were so cold because the air condition was blowing a freezing cold breeze. A beer for USD 17: too expensive. What we enjoyed is watching the crowd which was really enthusiastic and great. But definitely not worth to buy a ticket for that. Public transportation accessability is great.

Saw the Nets play twice at the Barclay Centre on our trip to New York.
Stadium is fantastic, great atmosphere and queues to get in were quick and efficient, so we weren't standing in the cold for too long!
Will definitely return to watch the Nets the next time we are in Brooklyn!

Nice deals at Marshall’s , Best Buy and Target!
There were crowded at Christmas time , but we found almost everything we were looking for ...

Security is slow. Took nearly 40 minutes to enter Barclays for Usher Raymond concert. 40 freezing minutes, 28 degree windy night, to reach security.

Cheaper than maddison square gardens to watch ice hockey and only a short subway ride from central new york. Expensive inside so maybe have a drink and meal before you go. Great atmosphere! Now big fans of islanders

went to see my first hockey game there. it was such a great experience. although i don't know much about hockey it was quite an enjoyable game

This time around we attended a Shawn Medes concert. We had floor seat and my daughter and her friend loved being so close to the stage.

Saw raw at the Barclays center in April and it’s a beautiful arena and it’s great for concerts and events.

If you love sport like me then an NBA game is always a treat! Went to see the Brooklyn Nets v Washington Wizards! Got the subway No. 2 line from Manhattan to Atlantic Avenue/Barclays Center stop. It comes up right at the center which is very convenient. The center is great for a game although the beers were very expensive $15 for a can of beer plus a tip is expensive for a group. The sports shop there was very good so buy plenty of gear if you want to. Overall a very good night even though the Nets lost!

Wow! Barclay's Center is a beautiful place! We were impressed with the how clean it was, the comfortable seats, and the friendly and helpful staff... everyone from the security to the ushers to the food and drink servers were great at their jobs. We loved getting off the Subway and riding up the escalator to see Barclay's come into view. My only complaint was $7 for a bottle of water is robbery! One of my biggest pet peeves in the tourism industry is when places jack up the prices for tourists and you have no choice but to pay them because no outside food or drink is allowed in the building. While we didn't eat anything (we made sure to eat at reasonably priced places prior to the shows) there was a good variety of food to choose from and it did look like it was good quality.

Visiting from the UK we had tickets in section 204 what which was quite high up but the view was still good. Very efficient in terms of getting in and out and the nearby subway was great to get back to our Manhattan hotel. Food and drink overpriced but it always is in these venues.

Finally made a trip here and we loved it. There does not seem to be a bad seat in the house. The sound system is great, so is the staff. Good food choices for an arena as well. Easy to get to from Manhattan.

We had an amazing time. This was our 3rd time to the Barclays (Nets game, H.E.R and Erykah Badu concert, now Oprah). I thought the check in process was a little unorganized at the VIP entrance. Overall it was a great venue to hold this powerful event. Also, they ran out of bottled water...I'm not really sure how that happened. We had other options, but we were told that the whole venue was out of bottled water. Overall 5 stars for an epic life changing experience.

We where staying in Brooklyn so decided before we left the UK to take in a game. It was the day after Thanksgiving and mega busy,This place is massive but well signed and the staff where really helpful. A bit pricey to say the least..$13 for one can of beer but never mind as it was a one off thing.... We watched the Brooklyn Nets....they lost!

Very nice venue, next to a metro station, excellent quality in the seats, nice screens, everything was excelent !
Fantastic watching a NBA game ( Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls).

As a concert venue this was a lot bigger than I expected. The acoustics weren’t amazing. The concourse was well organized.

We got tickets for the Brooklyn Nets vs Dertoit Pistons for $25 each, a great price for NBA tickets. The arena itself was great, easy to reach by subway and no hassle getting through security etc. Our seats were great with a great view of the court.
The food stalls were another story, we ordered a beer, a coke and 2 hot dogs and it cost $49! We have been to NBA games in LA, Orlando and Toronto and have never seen prices like this for food and drink. At a Toronto Raptors game a week earlier, the same order cost me CA$28 and this had free refills on the coke. I can't understand how they can get away with charging these prices. But this was the only negative on our visit, everything else was great.

The arena is not very big but it is beautiful, the pitch is well looked after, sitting is comfortable, access to public transport is easily available, plenty parking areas around the stadium.

We went a lot to watch BROOKLYN Nets basketball playing.The place is great,you get lots of food there,while watching the game. You have sport stores there.

We saw the Keith Urban concert and the venue is just great. Perfect view from most seats, very good food stands and easy access to restroom. The sound was great too.

Great venue. No bad seats in the house. Great food.
Since it’s opening, the events have improved.
The only negative is the parking. Unless you want to either go nuts trying to find a place, or go broke trying to pay a parking lot, your best bet is public transportation.
While there is a short walk to Juniors, for the best cheese cakes in the entire world. Worth the walk.

This was the second time I went to the Barclays Center to attend a concert. The lines were big outside but it was moving up fast. Didn’t have problems with the view from my seat, it was actually quite good having in mind that I was on the upper tier.

We really enjoyed our conference here. It's a beautiful venue, very clean and the Suites were very comfortable!

We watched a Nets game here. It was quite cool ambiance. You can easily access the place. Dont bring a big bag since it is not allowed to take in.

Super steep stairs and as expensive, not the best place to enjoy a concert as you can hardly move in your tiny seats and forget about standing up, you may roll down the precipice lol They do have a bar and some concession stands...

I would never go again. Poor seating and poor views. No parking either. I had to take a public bus from the parking lot. So so area. I did not feel safe there.

We went to the Zach Bryan concert and I made reservations for 2 at the Crown Club @ $125.00 per guest for my sons 26th birthday. Foe $125.00I would expect more selectioons Bill $368.78 TIP OF $40.00 total bill 408.78. for burger and pasta + drinks. This meal with drinks was totally over priced by at least $200.00. I WOUILD NOT RECCOMEND!!!

I was having a great time with friends and the family when we went to a concert and the sound was awful. But with some complaints and no one wanting bad reviews they were happy to accommodate myself and my daughter with another free concert. I really appreciate all they have done.

Had a good time hanging with wife. But as far as the R&B Super Jam goes. Wasn't the best. I don't go to many concerts but the sound was horrible. Couldn't hear artist clearly. Most of them had tracks Which is fine but I wasn't being mixed well. Boys 2 Men sounded the best beacuse they had a live band. Very disrespectful spelling Big Daddy Kane name wrong. The weed smoke was crazy. If you are not a smoker it's pretty invasive. Wife a I rarely get out so again had fun with her wished the event had taken more pride putting on the best show they could. Two artist that killed it was Boys 2 Men and Brian McNight. Live band and B McKnight went straight piano and vocals.

Watched the Brooklyn Nets-Toronto Raptors game (April 6) in a nice spot section 7, row 9 seats 5 and 6. What a beautiful ambiance and atmosphere. Too bad the Nets couldn't win the game, but the Raptors were the better team. 109-120
See that they have already played 2 games 1 W and 1V)
Everything well organized outside inside. Could just buy tickets at the box office (lucky)
Lots of entertainment but that just fits here. Highly recommended to experience this. Easily accessible from Manhattan by subway where we stayed.

Had a brilliant evening watching the nets.

2 chicken tender meals and 2 drinks 50 dollars a bit steep! But didn’t mind as it was an experience.

Easy to get to- Atlantic Avenue stop

13 Celtics fans were happy to see their team win, but were even HAPPIER to start the night off at Parma, the restaurant at one end of the Barclays Center where, with a reservation, you can eat, drink, AND enjoy a view of the game for as long as you want. Celebrating two birthdays that weekend, staff provided each girl with a beautiful assortment of desserts, along with an ice cream cake to share with everyone. Three of us ordered the $50 buffet, which is open until halftime and is HUGE, clean, and delicious. If you have an appetite, this is definitely worth it. I'm sure eating out in the arena you could easily spend $50 on junk! Staff pushes the buffet, but those of us with smaller appetites ate off the menu, which had small entrees at a heftier price; I'd go with the sandwiches instead, and I particularly did NOT like the fra diavolo. Staff also warned us that ordering off the menu could take a long time, but we did NOT find that to be the case. AND the CELTICS beat the Nets! A birthday to remember :)

Friday 7/13/2018 my husband and I saw Joel Osteen at the Night of Hope. The show was amazing. Our seats were great, first row closest to the floor. The arena was packed but the big screens made it easy to see for the people who were in the higher rows. The lines flowed smoothly through security even though there were so many people. It was very well organized and controlled. I have been to a few events here and each time I have had great times. Looking forward to another show whenever I have a opportunity.

The rangers visited the Barclays last month and sat right behind the king. Even though we lost it’s a nice arena to see a game.

We wanted to experience either an American football or basketball game whilst in NYC. There wasn’t a football game on during our stay and went to the Brooklyn Basketball. The experience was great with all the razzmatazz you’d expect. The food /drinks inside were expensive but that’s the norm in these types of events/arenas wherever you go. It was easy to find right next to a subway station and entry /exit were well organised. Subway back to Manhattan was busy and felt safe with the crowds even though it was quite late. Recommend it for the experience.

Joel Osteen is great motivating religious leader I went to see him in my old neighborhood in Brooklyn where I spent 22 years of my life. Pastor Osteen was preaching at the Barclay Center, a nice venue but parking at the Barclay is terrible. I was a season ticket holder when the Nets played in New Jersey where parking at the Meadowlands has just steps from the arena. In Brooklyn parking your car is difficult and expensive. I purchased an online parking pass but the facility I was sent to would not accept it, they wanted cash. How can they build a beautiful arena and not provide parking?

Saw the Islanders take on the Ottawa Senators. It was a real surprise, great atmosphere, great stadium, fabulously exciting game and a very nice little Italian across the road for dinner on the way out. On the down side, food and drink was very expensive, $45 for 2 beers and 2 hot small hot dogs! Also took the subway on the way home to High St and then walked across the Brooklyn Bridge....magic

What a great venue for boxing not massive so you can actually see the fight really good seats all the way around. Good hot dogs too

My son and friends attended a hockey game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, and although the game was great, the venue was just “okay”. The location was convenient, just a few blocks from the railroad. The arena itself was nice, clean and well lit. Where the venue receives a lower score was the concession stands. After the second period, the stands ran out of food. Nathan’s had no more hot dogs, the pizza and sandwich stands closed down. ?? But there was plenty of beer for sale though! (liquid lunch) So if you attend an event at this location, make sure eat before you go or order your food early, or you may just go home hungry.

We are from Pittsburgh and have a new state of the art hockey arena so the standard is fairly high. We sat in the second row from the ice and had a great vantage point of the action. Apparently this venue is also used for basketball so the ice quality is not the greatest. That was evident in the puck movement. Also, oddly, the cup holders at the seats are too big to hold a beer can, it falls right through.

Easy to approach it even from Manhattan by subway.
Easy and fast to get in.
Big and nice inside.
We were watching Nets again Celtics. The game would have been enjoyable, high quality with great players.

On the other hand there were long lines at the good canteens and it took a long time to get a hot dog for example.
Many people arrived late and we were not able to see what was going on on the court. Some late comers arrived during the second quarter and some others were leaving their seats already for food and drinks. It was really difficult to enjoy the game. In addition the space between the rows is really narrow.

what a wonderful venue-------easy access by public transport or LIRR.

The venue has many entrances and is easy to get in and get out....Doesn't take nearly as long to be seated as Madison Square Garden

The arena is so easy to get to - get out of the subway and you practically walk into it. There are the usual security checks when you go in but we expected that. Once inside the staff are friendly and helpful and the facilities are excellent. The seats inside the actual arena are extremely comfortable which is a big deal when you’re sitting for a couple of hours. It’s perhaps a little cramped but not so bad that it stopped our enjoyment. I’d definitely recommend this place if there’s something going on that you want to see.

I’m actually sat here now waiting for the gig to start and have to say I’m extremely impressed by this huge venue.
On arrival the staff were second to none. From security to ushers and beyond.
We had a small issue. I have a broken knee and couldn’t get my leg behind the seat in front. We were directed to customer care and thanks to Isaiah we were relocated without any issue. Fantastic service.

OMG, could not understand anything the singer was even saying when the music wasn’t playing! Shame on you Barclay’s Center. Extend the sound system or I’m never coming back and recommending all my friends to stay well away too. Shame shame shame!

First hockey game ever. It was a lot of fun. Bring ear protection if you are senstive to noise and make sure you eat prior to going. The food is silly expensive and the beer was $15!

Went to see a basketball match here. I’d never seen one and didn’t know much about the game. We purchased online tickets only a few days before. Our seats were quite high up but our view was great. Enjoyable game to watch and even as a newby to the sport I could follow what was going on. Great for kids of all ages. Food and drink is quite expensive inside the venue so eat before you go.

I cannot say enough good things about this place. My crew and I went to the Barclays twice this past August, both for WWE shows, and had the time of our lives. The first event -- a Meet and Greet with WWE Superstars -- was well-run and handled in an orderly fashion. We had a brief phone conversation with Annie, one of the Event Managers, a few days before and she assured us photo ops would be handled professionally... and she did not lie. It was awesome. The second WWE event we attended there, which took place the day after the Meet and Greet, was another fun, organized affair. We got our money's worth and more and I cannot thank the Barclays Center and its friendly staff more for it!

The Center itself is impressive, but it is more the area around the center which is interesting and worth a visit. This is where real people live.

Went for NYU Graduation. Nice stadium, many amenities, sound was excellent. In the heart of Brooklyn with easy access from several subway lines. Travel to the arena and parking can be a bear and costly too. Street parking available if you're patient and have the time. It was a long & winding road and so nice to see my son get his Degree.

Went to see Mary J blige ! Racist! The place is terrible ghetto trash! No organization !!!! Expect to wait a about two three hours to get in. Security is a joke! The ushers don't know what there doing . People in other peoples seats standing in aisles. Threats being bullied just to get to bathroom! Smoking smoking smoking! Premium seats but have to go all the way up stairs to bathroom! The seats are on top of eachother squashed! So if ur plus size no good! If ur handicap there is no assistance! No consideration you will have to go upstairs so if your older your screwed! Spent money for a front row experience and it was just like paying for cheap seats there is no difference! It was a free for all terrible! Garbage being asked if I speak English like what omg terrible!

Never ever again Brooklyn can keep it!

Brooklyn has done itself proud with the addition of this stadium; easy to reach, a delight to visit and among the most impressive and comfortable indoor stadiums.

Seen Depeche Mode play here last week.
Must be one of the most expensive places on earth to buy food and drink ???
Doesn't the stadium make enough profit out of ticket sales ? so they gouge customers.
Sure it's your choice to buy food and drink at the stadium but this is way to excessive. People should refuse to buy at the stadium until they get the message, it's not OK to charge people $7.00 for 10 cents worth the soda ! and $9.00 for a 6 inch hot dog.

Great Arena! Too bad its home to the most disappointing professional basketball team ever-'THE BROOKLYN NETS. Three superstar players who have almost NEVER played together at the Same time. One or more ALWAYS 'injured.' One won't follow the city vaccine mandate. Team currently on a 7 or 8 game LOSING streak, and last year were knocked out of playoffs EARLY.

I went for an Islanders game earlier this week to find this building is definitely not designed for hockey, nor really for the upper level to be used.
The building definitely looks new and modern from the outside, but on the inside, the trip up the escalator to the upper levels showed suites that were abandoned both by staff and spectators. A total four overpriced concession stands for the upper level is clearly inadequate and gives fans an inferior experience. I've never seen a beer cost as much as it does there.
The areas of corridor on the upper level that aren't concessions are dark and narrow.
Fans clearly knew very little about hockey and I've never been to a hockey game where there were so few fans in the building that I had two spare seats next to me for my coat and those of the group next to me. Having checked Ticketmaster before the game to see if there were seats left, those two were marked occupied, what a shame.
The video board hangs over a blue line rather than over centre ice and an entire end of lower bowl seating is occupied by sponsorship rather than seating. I've watched games televised from Barclay's and seen games shot from same blue line rather than centre ice. Clearly this was part of how the building was adapted for hockey.

Poor sightlines and blocked views. I've heard better atmosphere at AHL games. No wonder this is the poorest attendance in the NHL, I feel terrible for the players. Standard security at the door, don't bring stuff with you that you don't need.

One pro is the convenience of transit nearby, MTA and LIRR providing plenty of options.

Had the pleasure of visiting this venue for an NBA Nets game pre Christmas. Great place and easy access from the Metro. Seats were comfortable and the arena itself was wonderful. Only negative was the food and drink offerings were highly priced. $12 for a beer... take it or leave it. I left it unfortunately.

It's better than that rundown dump across the river and self proclaimed "world's most famous arena", but this could have been done so much better. The space has average acoustics for concerts and there are some seats with bad sight lines.

However, if you have a good seat, the views are very good and the food choices aren't bad. A solid average rated arena

My first visit to Barclays for a basketball game, Nets vs. Pacers. Facility has very clean lines. Great views of the court. Lower bowl is close to the court. Upper seating areas are far from the court and very steep. Not desirable. Love the Brooklyn food and drink concessions. Very smart move. Tip: Use the Amex entrance if you have an Amex card. Easy access from subway or local trains.

The center is the same, but the area is very changed in the last year. The shops of sports memorabilia are now closed. The mall are reduced.

Great seating. Affordable for the show we saw. Lots of bar options. First I have seen in a concert facility. I liked it. Clean bathrooms for the most part. Lots of Taxis available to provide transportation. Great experience.

I go here for Nets games and concerts. It is clean and the staff is always friendly. The food is improving but it all depends on what you like. It is expensive but I guess that is how all arenas are.

The Big 3 Basketball game was entertaining within an arena with strong security. After 7 p.m. free parking is available within the vicinity. Regarding the dining experience, we searched for premium dining. Yet, only fast food was available. Caution: there are no returns if you step out of Barclays.

Joel Osteen and his family was everything I expected them to be and much more. I absolutely plan on seeing him again - but NOT at the Barclay's Center!

First - Parking. OMG horrible. Big venue, no parking. HUH? We found a place and for NY it wasn't too badly priced. It was however a couple blocks away.

Second - Because of the horrendous traffic making a 1.5 hour commute nearly 3 hours long we were unable to grab a bite to eat before the show so we settled on popcorn, one hot dog and two sparkling ice drinks... $32!!! I know I know these placed are crazy expensive but $7 for a $1 sparkling ice drink? And I gotta hunt for parking... come on.

Third - ladies room - not good at all Barclays!! I hope I don't need an antibiotic from the drama.

I'm a Jersey girl - not a NY fan at all but I go when I have to. But the only way I would go back to Barclay's is if Jesus himself was there.

Booked 2 expensive tickets to the basketball, NY Knicks Vs Brooklyn Jets and was hauled from our seats 20 minutes in to the game because apparently our tickets were double booked. The staff member who hauled us off like criminals, had made a mistake. We were made to queue at the box office to 'sort it out' whilst the game was going on and we missed a whole quarter. Spoken to with disdain by the staff even though none of it was our fault and was an error on the center not us. America is supposed to be known for its service culture. It absolutely isn't at the Barclay Center. I would book a game elsewhere for visitors planning on going.

incredible place is really good for the concerts cause wherever you’re you can seee really good we went for a regueton concert was really good and organised

Went to watch the nets for my 1st NBA game. The atmosphere was bouncing, we had a great time. The game helped as it went to overtime twice and the place was going crazy with each play

Went here to watch the Nets play. It was cold, and there was a line to get in from near the subway stop. Seemed to be moving quickly, but staff urged us to move to a side entrance instead. This was a shorter line but it took FOREVER to get in. Like seriously, all other stadiums I have gone to move faster. So I was quite cold and also mad cause I missed tip off.
As for watching the game, sight lines are not as good as other arenas, like in Boston and Chicago. Seats are steeper walking up, but still, my view could be blocked by people in rows 2 or 3 or more in front of me. This doesn't happen to me in other arenas.

This is my least favorite arena. Ushers seating you in the wrong section (2 of 3 concerts), bathroom issues (3 concerts), lousy acoustics (3 concerts), unhelpful staff (2 of 3 concerts), serving cold food at concession (1 of 3 concerts), food service worker sneezing into their hand and then trying to hand me the food--I wouldn't take it. Worker said he covered his face--yeah, and then used that hand to handle my food (1 of 3 concerts). Sightlines depend on where you sit (but that's really the case with any arena). The LIRR station for Barclays is dreadful and has no food available to purchase for the train ride home (it ain't no Penn Station). There are a bunch of restaurants and pubs in the area. Go to them and stuff up before your event and grab a pretzel and drink from a street vendor before heading to your train. Madison Square Garden, Jones Beach, Allentown's PPL Center all are more inviting and positive places to see a concert. MSG places a premium on the fan experience, Barclay's seems to see it as an annoyance. Jones Beach, with its questionable acoustics due to being an outdoor amphitheater, has better acoustics than Barclays. PPL Center has great charm and prioritizes its patrons. Iron Maiden, Tool and Ghost concerts all diminished somewhat because of the venue. And for Islander games? The NHL would have been better off authorizing the local pond as the team's home venue. You can't see the game in this place.

My experience was downright despicable. What kind of security does the Barclay's have? Not a good one, there is no reason why you have to wait out in the rain to gain access into the arena. They do not stack up to MSG, RadioCity, Beacon, or any of the other venues when it is time to gain access into the arena. Most of all I'm upset since I missed two acts of the concert which I paid good money for. Not a happy camper nor will I be going back there! Ruined my Mother's Day evening out. I will not recommend for a nice evening out. Please find a better way for patrons to attend an event without feeling like you will be trampled.

Easily accessible. Quick entry and friendly staff. Decent beer selection, average prices for a sports venue in NY. Haven’t had a chance to try any food yet, we’ll save that for the next trip. Obviously not as grand as a place like MSG but it’s a fun little venue. Would love to see it really packed, probably has a totally different atmosphere.

Sports is not really my thing. We came to see the Brooklyn Nets as a compromise for going to a Broadway show. It blew my mind. As always American production blows everything else out of the water. Basketball is a great, fast moving game but my favourite thing was the cheerleaders with attitude.

Drinks were slightly pricey and the queue to get in was really long, but half the price of the Mets!

Brilliant venue very clean great toilets food and drink reasonable price
Felt safe - went twice for basketball would return

Had a wonderful time at a few games.

We traveled by Subway each time because there is a “stop” right near the entrance.

Food is Surprisingly good, Especially if you Purchase an All you can eat Package

We saw 2 concerts there so far and they were great
the seats were regular seats but there was a little more legroom than other venues
the sound system was very good too
you cant beat the location . you come off the long island railroad and walk across the street
only thing a negative is if you are sitting up higher , it is very very steep.

My husband and I want to see the Garcia fight. It was very easy to take a lyft there and walk a few steps to the entrance. Our seats were in row 106 and we can see perfectly

Contrary to what Long Islanders would tell you, it was great watching the New York Islanders play at Barclays Arena. The view from my seat was fantastic, as I made sure in advance that it was unobstructed. The food options were incredible, and the arena is spacious and clean. Overall, we had a very good time.

We had tickets at the Barclays centre to watch the ice hockey great stadium absolutely massive with lots of food venders and bars to get drinks and snacks.
Atmosphere was great

I went to the Hans Zimmer concert and it was amazing! It was kind of loud but we were in box seats and got yummy food!!! Overall, it was the best experience!

I knew it would be overpriced but my god it was just a pee take. I thought I was going to have a heart attack the cost of 2 hot dogs and 2 coke $33 ... I know to eat before I go next time

We were there to watch a hockey game, and is nothing less than impressed, "The States" will just make things bigger and better.
We were there just after Veterans Day, beautiful to see how to honor those who have fought.

A totally different sports experience compared to what I'm used to in Italy, starting with a brand-new arena featuring shops and restaurants inside! The atmosphere is truly special, especially as the energy builds up and becomes even more exciting as the game goes on.

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A sporting experience completely different from those I am used to in Italy, starting with a brand new stadium with shops and restaurants inside! The atmosphere is truly unique and becomes more and more engaging with each passing minute.

First time at Barclays and I would say average at best. First I would say the ticket process confused me. I wanted and would of been willing to get better seats but was not allowed to on line. Then while at game all those seats were empty. Getting into building was easy and well done. People still complain about being searched need to get over it. Lots of the food and beverage places were closed but the ones open were expensive for what they offer and we got some small things and decided to wait until after the game to get food. I would do the same if we go again. The “candy” store is a joke $25 for a lollipop. Ice cream person was so rude and prices were worse there then anywhere else. No thank you and left. The game was good so that helped but will not hurry back as many other places to see events.

This was my first time at Barclay's and my first time seeing NIN live.

The band was great, but the venue wasn't all that.

First, it looks bigger on the outside than it does on the inside.

The venue feels small and cramped, walking the halls is a tight squeeze with so many concertgoers around.

Second, I didn't see any place where you could buy merch.

Third, the concession stands are small and meager, nothing like what MSG and Citi Field offers.

I'll be back only if my fave bands are playing, not for the atmosphere and vibe of Barclays because there is none.

My husband and I visited my daughter during a trip to NYC.
She showed us around Williamsburg, a very young and lively neighborhood in Brooklyn.
We stopped for drinks and something to eat at Barclays as there was a band playing jazz.
We very much enjoyed the drinks, the food and the atmosphere in this place. Would highly recommend.

Brooklyn nets played the Lakers. It was the best night out I have had in ages -so much happening, what a spectacle. I have no interest in. Knowledge of basketball but that didn’t matter, it was a great show from 6.30 to 10.30. Don’t go hungry though, the food is horrendously expensive and pretty bad - $15 for a beer! Everything else - brilliant

We attended a concert. Entry was smooth. The visual appeal is compelling. Lighting is great. You feel like you are in a theater. Audio is so-so. Seat pitch is steep is certain areas making seating cramped. Lots of lavs. Maintenance of lavs is suspect. Conveniently located near subway stop; especially when you consider that parking is very limited.

We visited the centre during our Christmas trip while staying in Manhattan.

Getting the tube to the arena was easy from Manhattan, I can’t comment on other forms of transport.

On arrival to the arena was approached by many people selling tickets on the street well above face value.

One guy lead us to believe that the ticket window was sold out, reviewing the internet shortly before we knew this not to be true. One of the touts we noticed was showing other people screen shots of sold out ticket amounts to put pressure on people to part with their cash.

It was still crazy busy outside the venue even though the game was starting. We queued up at the window and brought 3 tickets at face value we paid $37 per ticket to be at the front of the upper tier which was a few dollars more than being further back. The cheapest ticket I believe was about $34.

The seats were great and at that price compared to what Maddison square gardens charge for the same sort of view which is probably an extra $80 on top per ticket. This is an excellent experience at a great family friendly price.

Only grumble was there was only a few ticket windows open and the queue went right around the building to get in once you had your tickets.

If I was to go again my top tip would be same seats and pay in advance to save time. We arrived in good time but it was pretty much the end of the first quarter when we got inside.

I had looked at MSG but the prices were too steep, the Barclay center is more reasonable and easy to get to being directly opposite a subway exit. The view was good, the event was extremely well put together. Like all sports events you need the home team to do well to help the atmosphere, unfortunately not in this case but still enjoyable for the neutral.
There are plenty of food and drink options along with merchandising round the concourse. The center is also extremely clean.

The place is easy to get to with plenty of parking options and of course the subway. There is plenty to do in the area and it is clean and safe. The seating is not at all designed for NHL games which is why we were there. The upper deck seats are very high and make watching the games difficult but the lower level seats were fine. I don't know how long the Islanders plan on staying here but the seating will need to change as in several sections you are angled away from the action. The concourses are big and offer a very good variety of food and drink options.

We attended a concert here recently and was not disappointed. The acoustics were good and venue spacious. The only down side was that beer was rediculosly priced at 15 dollars for a can of lager so we only had the one!

First time there, my bestie & I went for a concert. Very fun! But be careful, it's very steep. At times while standing & dancing, I thought I was going to fall over LOL

We visited here for a Brooklyn Nets nba basketball game. Great atmosphere fantastic stadium full of typical razzamatazz.

Our last visit here was for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony. Its a great venue to see any show. We are usually in a private box above the seats but there are so many large screens that where ever you sit you are fine!

Visited here during a recent trip to New York for an event and is definitely the best arena I've visited. Massive ease getting to it with the subway right outside, really smooth getting in thanks to great stewarding. Easy to find seats which were comfy and had a drink holder for each seat and the whole arena inside and out is just stunning to look at.

We have been to Barclays multiple times for concerts and children shows. The security process isn't bad, I always bring a small bag for my phone, money, and keys. There are metal detectors and bag check so bringing less is the best idea. We get in quickly and the arena isn't huge where there would be a lot of walking to get to your seats. I will say parking is hard to come by as there isn't a designated parking lot. But mass transportation is available for the area. The alcoholic drinks were made well each time we have attended shows so I don't have any complaints.

Heading to Brooklyn for a Nets NBA game.
Direct subway access from Manhattan.
Very nice and friendly atmosphere despite prohibitive rates for dining on site!

Went to a Brooklyn Nets game - way cheaper than going to see the Knicks in Manhattan. Only 25 mins by subway to the arena. Alcohol is not cheap there, a large can of beer was $16, match tickets was $32 approx.
Result was a win for the home team so a good night!

My first time seeing the NY Liberty at Barclays. The team used to play at MSG. Fun time, lots of music, dancing, and vibrant crowd. Entertaining hoops.
Easy access by subway. Great event for the whole family.

My kids played on the islanders ice as part of the Youth Hockey program. It was an amazing experience for all of us, I ended up as the score and clock keeper; sat at ice level in the booth :)

We stayed to see the Islander beat Lightnings.

Great place; very modern, nice and clean.

Easy to get to via public transportation; right across the Center are a few places to eat in the Mall, get there easier to avoid long lines.

Travelled from UK for this special event. Concert was brilliant. Barclaycard Center is a fantastic venue. We had access to VIP bars which were great. All staff very polite and helpful. Seats very comfortable. Overall a great experience for us.

Last night (May 2, 2029) we went to the Cher “Farewell Tour” concert at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn NY. I would like to say I loved the show but unfortunately I can’t. Better to have listened to my CD collection.

The Barclays Center is not a concert venue. The performance stage was set up at one end of the arena. Blocking our view were giant speakers and we saw very little of the stage effects.

Barclays Center did have auxiliary viewing screens. However the viewing screens were of no help. They were positioned on the left and right sides of the stage facing out and were blocked by lighting equipment and seating.

We purchased our tickets as soon as they were available. We did not buy the cheap seats. We were highly disappointed in attending this concert.

With those giant speakers we should have had terrific sound. NO - the sound was absolutely terrible. It sounded like we were listening to the concert in a cave.

Cher was good not extraordinary. As you would expect the Bob Mackie costumes make Cher look fabulous (as Cher said she is 73 years young.) There was too many distractions - a 15 minute story about David Letterman, long sets of “filler” acts and acrobatics.

Very disappointing we won’t be back.

What comes to mind when leaving Barclays Center after an NBA game is most of all their very dis-organized setup.
Right from no information at the entrance to employees shouting information to each other, there is a feeling, that they seem unprofessional.
The venue itself is good, and seats are good as well.
I would go again though, as the quality of the game and presentation was cool.

Fantastic arena, our seats had a great view of Jay-z on stage, modern, well built and smack bang next to the subway for east access to and from the arena.

Barclay's Center is a awesome venue for a Nets game, Islanders hockey team has played there as well, it's easy to get there as Atlantic ave has more trains stopping at this station than any other in NYC, the only problem with the Barclay's Center is the outside that rustic facade with a "grass" covered roof, idk who came up with that idea, but anyways the inside is plush comfortable and exciting for any event

Went to a Nets and Islanders game within days of each other. Completely different vibe at both events. Easy enough to get to from Manhattan and the staff were generally pleasant and helpful when you needed them.

Great location with very good transport links. We have visited a few times now. Good food available. Watching a basketball game is always great fun with the family and adds a local experience to the vacation. Would definitely recommend

I visited this place on many visits with my grown-up children and they were always entertaining. My kids loved the visits and always gave thumbs up every time.

The food service is terrible. The selections are limited. The ordering process is confusing and cumbersome. The lines are long. Worst is the attitude of the servers, but I am not a New Yorker. If profit is one goal of the facility, why would they make sales so unpleasant and difficult?

We were there for the first time for the 10/05/18 Bruno Mars concert. Easy to find. Very well organized crowd flow and friendly staff.

Getting in was easy and there were plenty of concession stands to handle the crowds. Good variety of food and drink. Comfortable seats and good veiwing.

On a recent visit to New York we decided to book tickets to see some ice hockey. Madison square garden tickets cost silly money so we went to see the New York Islanders at the Barclays centre. The journey from our Times Square hotel via the subway was very straightforward and we stepped out right outside the arena. Before going in we went into the models sport shop where my two daughters (19 and 22) bought official replica shirts. They were able to buy size large boys which were half the price of adult shirts and then received a further 15% discount at the till because we were going to the game. On arriving at the centre we found a large queue waiting to enter as the doors don't open until one hour before the match starts. As I had a backpack we were directed to another queue at the back of the building with extra security checks, this had about 10 people in it !!! Despite the extra security we were inside very quickly. Once inside, the building is very modern and well signposted. The only negative thing was the price of refreshments which in my view were extortionate, however the locals seemed to be buying quite happily. The seats we bought were excellent and exactly as shown on the website when we bought them. The whole experience was excellent and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience a major American sporting event in a very comfortable arena. A lack of knowledge of ice hockey and it's rules will not stop you enjoying this event.

Well, I grew up in NYC so I was interested in seeing what the Barclays Area would bring to Brooklyn. I was there for the Jay-Z concert which was great. However, I found the arena to be a little dark for my taste. The workers in the area also appear to be anxious. Not sure why this was, but they were. At that time, I also visited the 40-40 club which was very trendy. But I was not pleased with the food selection at all, other than the sliders. More recently, I visited for a class trip. For this trip, the workers were very patient and appeared to be more at ease. I work right down the block from the Barclays so my biggest issue is the crowd control for concerts. Otherwise, I do go to the arena for class trips and other events.

We visited the Barclays Centre in September where we saw Paul McCartney. We walked to the venue from the Time Square area since we wanted to explore Manhattan and walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, which was a very lengthy walk but doable! If you are staying in Manhattan and wanting to walk the Bridge and then head to the Barclays Center, the Centre is only a few blocks away from the Bridge.

The venue has very close access to the Subway, making it convenient to transfer to and from it safely.

As for the Concert, the arena had amazing sound and you had great visibility from any seat in the house.

We chose to see the concert at this venue over Madison Square as the tickets were substantially cheaper and you get way better seats for the same price you would pay to sit in the nosebleeds at Madison. If a concert you are seeing has the options of Madison Square and Barclays, I would 100% choose Barclays if sitting closer to the stage/more intimate concert is an important aspect for you.

I hope to be back someday to experience more events!

We saw the Avett Brothers at Barclays on Saturday night. It is a good venue with plenty of bars and food options. We had good seats and enjoyed a great show. The staff was friendly and accommodating.m

Went to see Brooklyn v Pelicans and what an awesome basketball match it was, great arena and easy to get out of the stadium and home, that’s all you need really.

Visited to watch a Brooklyn Nets Basketball game whilst staying in Manhattan. Entry was quick and easy despite requirements to show ID, vaccination status and go through security. Being based outside the US, I could not download the SeatGeek app beforehand, however, the ticket desk were helpful and didn't take long to get in. Plenty of food and drink (beer, wine, spirits) concession stands - all of which can be taken to seats. Great atmosphere with music, chants and audience participation. Getting a taxi back into Manhattan after a late night game was tricky, despite leaving before the end, so I'd advise using Uber/Lyft. Go to Juliana's pizza which is a 15 min walk away and located by Brooklyn Bridge for a good meal beforehand. Be aware, just because you are row 1 does not mean you'll be at the front of a stand and what may look like an aisle seat online may not be because of new plexiglass barriers along sides of stands due to Covid.

Not sure why this gets such great reviews, it is a nice venue for concerts and games, and seats did seem close to the floor. But don't go out of your way to visit it unless you have a show or game to watch. Not worth just a selfie outside.

Great game! We bought the tickets the same day. It was a nice experience and everything was very well organized

$20 for a gin & tonic and $7 for water WHAT A SHAME they came to rip off BKLYN.
NOT COOL. Otherwise the space is great.

A new addition for the sports fan and entertainment industry. The Brooklyn Nets and Hockey Islanders are the main attractions in addition to a concert on occasion. The arena is new and built specific for Basketball with Hockey having problems with obstructed seats and ice quality. Good for a concert. Like any NYC arena, prices are steep and food and drink puts the bill over the top. Parking is a nightmare and mass transit the way to go. Before or after the game a local watering hole is fun and plenty to be had.

Hopefully the ACC will not choose this venue again for a long time....$6 for a bottle of water? That a gouge even by New York standards....

I very much like to have a great venue for any sport event. I am not a big fan to go there for a concert as I do not like the acoustic and sound there. But, the place is great, food is pricey but good variety, the transportation is very good!!

This is a new facility so my expectations were high. We walked the entire concourse to look at all of the food options. There were quite a few choices. We opted for the burgers. The food was mediocre at best and quite disappointing. You expect higher prices in this type of venue but $7 for a 16oz bottle of water seemed just a little high.

The seating was uncomfortable. The seats were very narrow and there was no leg room. We were in the middle of a very long row and every time someone tried to get in or out it was difficult for them to get by.

The sight lines were good and numerous screens allowed you to see everything that was going on. The ceremony was still great even though it was difficult to sit there for five hours without my legs getting cramped.

We recently saw Gorillaz perform here and found the arena to be a very good venue. It was easy to navigate inside and there appeared to be a good selection of food available. Bathrooms were plentiful as well. We attend several concerts per year in many different venues and found this to be among the best. Acoustics are very good! Seats are roomy enough for the average sized person. Two things kept me from giving this property five stars. First, food and drinks are very expensive. $14.50 for a beer is pretty steep anywhere. Secondly, there was much confusion from everyone we spoke with on where the proper entrance was located. It would be a simple matter to print on the tickets or post signage around the outside. However, don't let this stop you. I recommend this arena to anyone.

Visited for the Iron Maiden gig in July. The venue is very easy to reach by subway- the exit from the subway brings you up right outside the main doors. Even as a visitor from the UK The stewarding was helpful and polite, the seats comfortable with great views and most of all on a very hot and humid evening there was adequate air conditioning!! Only problem was the cost of beer $15 for a can of Corona - outrageous! BTW the gig was great too!!

This is an impressive modern arena used for concerts and basketball. It takes up a big block and has inspired on-going urban renewal all around it. Super service from pubic transit.

Good venue with excellent security which is essential these days. Well organised staff. Place has great atmosphere when full . Clear vision from all areas for onlookers.

Barclays center in Brooklyn is a great venue to watch a game. It's very convenient to go to because its easily accessible to public transportation. Train station im front, uber always around the area.

While in New York we took in two hockey games, one at Barclays Centre and one at MSG. The tickets at Barclays were cheaper and much better value allowing us much closer to the action than at MSG. Personally we preferred the feel here, it didn't seem as commercial.

It’s nice I’m here for a basketball game. Sound system is good. It’s cold in here if you ask me so bring a hoodie or something I would revisit here

Went for the Linkin Park show. First time here, and love the intimate feeling of the venue. Clean venue. Plenty of concession stands.

My dates are off but I've seen some of my favorites at The Barclays Stadium
It is convenient to get to, with all of NYC trains close...you can dine before the show and hangout after the show. The area is perfect for a good time. Seating can be tricky and scary!!
Do not sit in those upper upper seats.
#Beyonce #BrunoMars #CharlieWilson
#Fantasia

The Barclays Center has all of the amenities to make attending an event a good time.

The concourse is wide and easy to navigate. There are many options for food and drinks, including a candy store with many options.

There are a good amount of entrances to the venue so waits are not long to get in.

I have been to many hockey games here and a concert. The concert setup was fine.

The drawback is that they did not design the building for hockey and many seats are not good. This was a mistake in design and they are not willing to make the changes required.

I am sure that it is good for basketball, but I have not been there for that.

Great place to go for any event, went for Nets game and it was amazing! Food options are great! If your able to get the all access ticket is a must, which allows you to eat unlimited within the entire arena.

I've been to Barclay's twice for a concert. Once I sat all the high up, and once I sat all the way by the stage. Both times I had an enjoyable time. I couldn't see the best from on top but I had a good enough view.

Came here to watch the NYU graduation. What a great venue: very clean environment, friendly staff, in a cute Brooklyn location. Only issue was the graduation ran its full 3 hours so the concession stands ran out of food!

2 teenagers 2 adults! Brooklyn Philadelphia!
We loved it ! A real show! It’s NYC! It's to do ! Even from the top you can see quite well! Because the prices are still very high! But it has to be done once!
Be careful inside the prices of drinks and meals etc.... are crazy for a family.
Eat before, there’s a shake shak right next door!

Some people think this big arena sparked the revival of Brooklyn, but I think it started long before. Certainly it brings a lot of people to the Atlantic Yards area for a show, a basketball game, or some food. Puts lots of people on the street. Sometimes there are community events here. Well-served by public transit.

We visited a New York Islanders game against the Pittsburg Penguins in mid march.
Bought our tickets at vivid seats, which was much cheaper than on ticketmaster for this event. I paid only 33 dollars for 2 tickets in section 206, row 16. The view was very good from our seats. The Islanders played very good that evening and won 4:1. A lot of empty seats, only about 11.000 visitors that day. The Arena was very clean, restrooms not crowded. Easy exit after the game back to the subway to Manhattan.
The prices for food and drinks are insane.

Great arena with good facilities and good.view.from all . A good experience overall. The food.was.ok.and the arena is well.linked with subway close

Well been there done that. Where was the atmosphere and show. The sound was low and it actually made me regret going there. Choose another stadium. I guess there is a reason for the higher status off Rangers

We were here for an NBA Nets game. The atmosphere is something special. Especially as the mood gets more and more lively as the game progresses. But that also means that it is very loud here, so you should be prepared for that. A small negative point is the extremely high prices of snacks and drinks, which are quite a lot.

This sports and events arena transformed part of Brooklyn, spawning some restaurants, supporting others in place and encouraging lots of dense residential development. It brings in lots of people, which works, because just outside is a big transit hug with subways and suburban rails. Busy place.

well basically, the boys and i saw travis and drake. felt safer at drake, however major security issue at travis. now listen im a big guy, 6'4 but my girl aint, she like 5'1 on a good day. they let waves in at a time and my GIRL ALMOST GOT TRAMPLED!!!!!!!!!!! had to throw hands with these animals. aside from that we had a nice night, drankin and smokin.

I took in WWE Raw and a Nets game within a couple of days of each other and its interesting to see the set up change so dramatically. Sadly the one thing that doesnt change is the price of food, but thats nothing new now is it! If you get a chance to glimpse the roof, its a garden!!! Cop that MSG!!!

Was my first time seeing a nets basketball game in person. Was great seats and a really good game. I would definitely go back for a basketball game, but will stick to my concerts in Jersey.

Just another impromptu trip with my husband who loves basketball... From the outside you wouldn't know how nice the inside is. We had VIP access so the seats the lounge the pre-game good all very nice

Attended R&B Super Jam with legend acts (Boys II Men, Brian Mcknight, etc.). The sound quality was awful, mics kept cutting out, and was impossible to hear anything unless you already knew some songs beforehand. Each act had a screen with the performer’s name on it — they misspelled Big Daddy Kane as “Big Daddy Kanke” which was highly disrespectful. Broke Brian Mcknight’s piano on accident and he almost couldn’t play but they found a backup.

People constantly walking between seats during the concert, leaving before it was time to go during the main act (so blocking the view). Too much weed being openly smoked, I have no idea how that was permitted but it gave me a massive headache and nausea as people were smoking from all sides. This venue needs to get it together

Went to watch the opening match of the Netts v the timberwolves in the NBA and saw a great match and with no pillars don’t think there’s a bad seat but selling cans of beer at $15 each and footlong hotdogs at $11 you see what I mean.
We got a cab from midtown manhatton and took nearly an hour due to heavy traffic even at six in the evening (driver says that’s normal). Coming back at around 1030 a little easier
BE WARNED we had to check in our I pad as not allowed to take into match !!!?

Nice sports venue with reasonably comfortable seating in terms of legroom and good line of sight. Ushers are the most friendly I have experienced at a sports stadium or arena. Reasonably easy to get to by subway from NYC (the Q line goes directly there from Times Square or Herald Square). Food and drink prices are high, even by NYC standards. $7 for a bottle of water and $16 for an individual pizza or chicken tenders with fries! Getting gouged for food and drink takes away from the fun of the place.

The Barclays Center was average. The employees were helpful but I thought a little disorganized. The bathroom was smelly and dirty at the beginning of the night. It was my first visit and I was there for the Ladies Night R&B Super Jam concert. The line up was great. However, again at the beginning the sound crew was having a problem within the first half hour which was not fair to the performers or the people who paid their money.. The sound problem persisted throughout the night. A big fail... If the sound crew is getting paid and cannot do a good job to insure that the performers can be heard.. What's the point? Fix the issue with the sound. I felt the performers deserved better and they weren't treated with the respect they deserved. I'm going to give Barclays Center one more try but if it fails I won't return and stick with Madison Square Garden or NJ venue's...

I have been to all NHL arenas in the league and this one is the last on my tour. Overall based on the in-seat experience and out-of-seat experience Barclays Center is solidly in the bottom 5. The exterior is visually interesting but in a way it has a slightly foreboding appearance with a very dark brown hull that presages the interior. Inside the entire arena is in black from top to bottom including the concourses and the seating. I mean it is 100% black which gave the entire experience a creepy dreary feel. The game I attended had a superhero theme and they had photo opps with costumed characters scattered around the lower concourse which was nice for kids. My seat was in the first row on the second level. All seats had cup holders attached to the back. The seat was pretty comfortable but the seats were quite close together, fairly typical of most of the other arenas. Since I was in the front row there was no seat in front of me but the seat pitch appeared to be pretty good in other rows. However the leg room was quite tight to the wall, making it awkward to stand to let other people step by. On the plus side the sight lines were good and the fidelity of the audio was excellent. I had a very disappointing “grilled” Italian chicken sandwich for $12, a big ripoff. The chicken breast had zero seasoning in it, literally it was a plain pale breast topped with a couple pieces of red pepper and onions with some pesto on a cold bun.

Went here for the WWE raw taping. We enjoyed the show but the prices this venue charges for food and drinks are straightforward insane.

8 dollara for a hotdog, 14 dollars for a non refill soda, 11 dollars for some Mac n Cheese. Ridiculous!!

This place is terrible ! Racist . Security doesn't know what there doing! The seating is like sardines! Even if u pay 50 to 2000 plus it's all the same. The organization there is none . Says it opens at 7 doesn't open doors til 9 maybe 930 . Absolute trash ! Again no organization expect to get bullied or made felt uncomfortable goin to the bathroom. Terrible all around! Parking is far! And to get out afterwards add some hours your not going anywhere. Trash

I have been to the Barclays Center for all types of events and it has not disappointed. It is slightly smaller than MSG but the sounds is great and with every seat I've had I feel like I am so close to the rink, court, concert...you name it. Theres plenty of options to eat inside. They do serve alcohol...but closes before the game over. They also have TSA attached so if youre already there for an event it doesnt hurt to stop by and get your TSA (Well-worth it).

I seen basketball games, hockey games and WWE events here. All of them great. Even always found street parking as well.

Visited the Barclays Center for the second time to watch an NBA game (Nets versus Jazz). Super convenient location just steps away from a subway stop and many eating/drinking establishments within easy walking distance. The arena is well designed with very comfortable seating and nice acoustics.

This arena is located in a genuine spot and has transit connection right outside the arena. The game experience is very fun and keeps the crowd in the experience. You will have fun and enjoy your time in Brooklyn!

We watched one NBA(basketball) game- Brooklyn Nets vs Detroit Pistons; and one NHL (Hockey) game- NY Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers, in our last visit to New York. Barclay Center is a very good alternative to Madison Square Gardens if you don't want a hole in your pockets afterwards. The total price for a family of 4 was USD 110 with very good seats specially in the hockey (quite high up but right in the middle of the longside). The "Q" subway brought us right infront of the entrance to the arena. Entrance and security was fast but detailed, and very profesionally handled. If you want fast entrance , do not bring any bags. Otherwise you queue in a different line having bag search. The establishment is very modern, escalators well situated, and lots of eating places around , both inside the arena and outside. If you come earllier, you can visit/shop in the galleria beside, to while away the time. The games were very exciting and no time to get bored during breaks as you are offered a lot of various entertainment like cheering perfomances,fans/audience participations, videos, free T-shirt throws, etc. We had two great sports experiences.

I love going to Barclays Center for concerts and sporting events. It is welcoming and so easy to get to. Having a Shake Shack across the street also doesn't hurt.

I was in attendance for a basketball game. The cleanliness of the venue was wonderful. The bathrooms were very clean. The usher staff was amazing helpful and friendly. I had a security issue with another guest and the security staff was very helpful.
The concession prices were high, but they are high at all sports venues.

My husband and I went to see Phil Collins here in the fall. We had seen him at the Wells Fargo Center in Philly and the concert was so great we got tickets for the show in NYC. Our seats were excellent and were less expensive because they were on the side of the stage. Which also allowed us to get up and dance. We had excellent drinks made by a very nice bartender. Can't wait until someone else we really like is playing there.

We attended a Brooklyn Nets game here. Easy access from Manhattan via the subway and Atlantic Avenue. Large venue but higher level seating is challenging and a bit cramped. Still an enjoyable experience capped off with a Nets win.

I am always dozing off in class and looking up arena and stadium tours and I have a list of stadiums I want to go to once I’m not broke!! The sphere and Intuit dome and Sofi stadium are at the top of my list but any arena is very good!! I have a student job at Temple and get 200 dollars every two weeks which is good since it’s better than getting no money!! I splurged and got tickets to Sebastian Maniscalco which were only 50 dollars!! I went last night and it was very hipster like and had a fancy entrance with screens!! I got a 20 dollar high noon which I thought was crazy but I expect as much from arena vodka!! The show was very good and I got a good view of Sebastian even though I was in the back!!

The center inside was nice and you felt cozier than MSG, but the roads around could not handle the traffic, We saw Phil Collins here and enjoyed the venue with 2 exceptions- 1 they stopped all food and drink 1 hour after a concert BEGAN - policy. Phil was slated for 8 although he didn't come out till 8:30 which meant there was a 1/2 hour window you could get anything to eat or drink. My husband drove in and was very stressed from the ride (accident on GWB). He was frustrated to find upon needing a 2nd beer, that all food service was stopped, How bizarre and how much money did they lose? We were so hungry and thirsty after that we had t stop at a restaurant. 2 - less important for most- the family bathrooms during concerts are locked because people were smoking in there. Seemed like they had a lot of people stationed to help but did not give them the proper tools or access.

I've been to a few UFC events around the USA and the Barclays Center is a really great place to watch the fights, It's not a big venue so even if you end up buying cheap seats you getting a great view ( Pro tip - If you are going to a UFC event don't bother with floor or low tier seats as they cost a fortune and they have the worst views )

The only negative was the price of drinks, and yes I expect to pay more when at an arena but $18.50 or £13 is ridiculous and to make it worse it was served out of a warm can and poured into a cheap plastic cup.

Apart from that this is a really good place to go and see an event, just get ready to put on your best poker face when the barman hands you the bill.

A great stadium with a subway directly outside.
Food was plentiful and seats more spacious than Madison Square Garden.
Great atmosphere.
Word of warning they do not take cash!!! Make sure you have a card.

The arena is beautifully set up, great access to the subway and eateries. The venue is clean and well maintained but the price they charge for beverages is borderline criminal. Absolutely disgraceful. Didn't eat anything over the 4 nights I visited in a 5 day period so cannot comment on it although the pricing appeared more reasonable there.

Obviously if you want to attend an event here you will just have to suck it up and pay $14+ for a beer.

Easy to get, really nice place for concerts. I ‚ve been there for a Depeche Mode concert. Next to the subway, easy access, clean stadium, nice seats. It was a fantastic night.

Having been to hockey at MSG the night before (Canucks were in town playing back to backs) I can safely say Barclays Centre is definitely the better venue. Anyone in the arena was a fan whereas at MSG it was mainly corporate freebies and curious tourists. This is a modern new arena with solid game presentation and good public transport links. Drinks are expensive but so is every arena and it was only $1 more than MSG and T-Mobile (in Vegas)

Blah blah blah sight-lines. Islanders fans love to complain about how some seats have poor sight lines for hockey (which they do) but just avoid them. It’s nothing worse than being in the gods at MSG and having to watch the game on a screen on the back of the Chase Bridge which hangs so low it hides the scoreboard. At least Barclays Centre is a more reasonable price for ‘bad’ seats

Visited for a Nets basketball game and was very disappointed by the facilities. The main entrance was closed for entry and the side entrance que took such a long time that we missed the first quarter, despite showing up early for the game. Security was slow and staff rude. The space in-front of the seats is so narrow it is very hard to walk to your seat without stepping on other people’s toes, that’s if they even stand up and let you pass - which they did not several times. The bathrooms are far away from the seating. The drink situation is what frustrated me even more. The “Bev Express” charged me $31.57 plus another pending amount of $9.46 for two beer cans 😳 there was no prices and I didn’t expect them to cost me $20 each.

I went to Barclays Center twice and I went to see R&B Super jam with my uncle and 3 on 3 basketball game with my dad and I enjoyed it!!!

I had been to Barclays to see concerts before. The seats are spacious and the stadium is easy to get around in. This was my first time at a Nets Game. The energy was fantastic and the game was very exciting. The consetions were rediculously expensive. Credit is the only form of payment, they didn’t accept cash. All in all we had a great time. I need to catch more games.

New arena with a easy way to get to, nice and service minded staff. Seats are ok, better when you a seated at 100 sec. Food is ok lots to chose to, beers $16 or 13,50 for a can Bud!!!!. Nets and Islanders did gave us nice evening.

Attended a Tool concert here. If you wanna know if its worth it to come and attend a music concert at this venue, just one word of advice: Stay Away. The acoustics are terrible, if you are unfortunate enough to attend a rock concert here, for sure the bass will be boomy, there is a lot of reverberations across the hall and even on the floor it will be quite impossible to make out the different instruments from the sonic muddle. Only MSG has some sort of good acoustics for a multi purpose arena in NYC. But Barclays is surely a waste of time, money and ears.

Also food is pathetic, grimy and just so meh. Could never understand how a concert venue can serve worse food than an Airport.

Love this stadium, entrances may be a bit confusing if its your first time. The American Express line was off to the side but very very convenient -got me in and directed me to the suites in no time. When I was trying to enter Barclays under GA was a MESS. Like any stadium expect over priced food. Live with it.

This arena is not only stunning inside and out, but it has everything figured out. We go for the NBA Draft every year and this year we tried the clear line with the clear app and got in so quickly it was crazy. Tons of food and drink options, tons of interactive exhibits. A good pro shop. This place never disappoints. The area around it is pretty fantastic as well.

My son and I went to the Brooklyn Nets game and the experience didn't disappoint ! The arena is in walking distance to most hotels and staff and securtity made checking in very easy.
Inside there were a lot of food and beverage selections.
The only knock I would have is very minor, which is the Nets store is very tight inside(especially in trying to distance) and they don't limit the amount of people in the store from what I was able to see.

Overall a great time!

I have been to one Nets and one concert at the Barclays Center. It is a big venue with many vendors. The location is busy and it is easily accessible for most people.

I really enjoy Brooklyn and love this arena its small enough to see the artist or game and still big enough

from down size neighborhood to architectural excellence this is Barclays. in the new revitalized place offering sport high night life and vibrant energy. 5 stars

Barclays Center was easy walk from subway. Great seats anywhere you sit. Easy to get in and out. Lots of eateries nearby. Easy walk from Prospect Park.

Great venue! I haven't been to Madison Square Garden in ages. Best of entertainment visit this venue. Definitely take in a show here.

I've been to this venue for concerts and for Islander hockey games. The staff is almost always courteous and helpful, the concession stands offer a nice variety of food and drinks, and the common areas and bathrooms are adequate for events. The issues I have are:

- Poor hockey sight lines from one end of the arena due to seat overhang
- Upper concourse common areas can get congested during intermissions due to a few bottlenecks at the corners of the arena.
- Half the concession stands on the upper concourse are closed for hockey games, even games that are nearly sellouts.
- For concerts, the sound is poor if you are on the side, best sound is directly in front of the stage.

Great venue bit pricey for a beer which was $15 for a can. But great evening and atmosphere in the heart of Brooklyn. 🇺🇸 🥊🥊

Whilst visiting New York last month, we decided to watch an Islanders game at the Barclays Center. We booked our tickets online before and we were really impressed by the ease at which we were taken through security and finding our seats.
A great family environment and so many food outlets that there was never much of a queue.
We had a great afternoon!

Gone to three concerts here. It does not matter how good your seats are or near the stage I could not hear the singers

Pretty nice but not as upscale feel as the recently renovated Madison Square Gardens. Upper seats are extremely steep. Arena is typical of the new indoor arenas. People get in and out fast. Conveniently located on subway line from Manhattan. Definitely would come back here.

Went to see the Islanders play the Ducks, excellent venue with super facilities.. puts pretty much every similar venue in the UK and Europe to shame.

Only gripe was the cost of beer ($10 a throw) and food.

The crowd, the experience, the surprise's the big event and paperview of the summer! Loved it took alot of photos 😍

Went there with the wife for my birthday and had a wonderful time. It was my first salsa concert got to see my neighbor and his wife there also.

Seats are cramped. Sightlines poor. Seats feel far away from the action compared to other arenas. Upstairs feels like you’re not in the building. Ushers unfriendly. Food so-so. Disappointed by the services offered - would recommend MSG and Prudential Center over Barclays on all aspects.

Great venue for Elton. Easy access in and out. Convenient area for dining and close enough to walk from our hotel.

If youre having a concert or any Major event its a good place because the subway station is right across and the facilities are in good condition so.. Have fun!

Venue was great. Subway station literally right in front of the venue. Awesome!!! So convenient. I saw there were several options for vehicles as well. The venue is big, the crowd control was a bit non existent before entering the concert. A little more control of people cutting in line and order would be nice. Once inside; you have plenty of drink, food options. Many vendors. The place has good surround sound and can accommodate a nice size crowd. Fun concert!!!

Excellent gig by Jack White. Sound was perfect. Love the no camera policy.
Also like the Amex snack bars!
We enjoyed our fine beers on tap As well. This venue is always spotless and joy to attend.

I've been here a few times now where I think it warrants a review.

I've come for pro basketball, pro hockey, and a couple of concerts. I will say that every event has been positive. The arena is kept clean and feels like a first class operation.

When I came here for a basketball game, I had something called LOGE seating, which I had never experienced before. It's like something in between regular seats and a suite. You essentially sit in a box area, with a counter, and by virtue of sitting there, you have access to a buffet and drinks. That was pretty darn sweet.

For hockey, I will say that it feels weird seeing hockey being played in this arena with the Islanders as the home team. They definitely belong out on Long Island, and this is coming from a non-fan. However, they do the best they can, although it definitely has that temporary feel.

For concerts, I don't think I'm going out on a limb here saying that Barclay's was not built with great sonic abilities. The sound, while not bad, is no where near as good as it is at MSG or some other arenas I've been too. I'm not sure if it has to do with the design of the building, but while I enjoy coming to concerts here and the experience is generally fantastic, it certainly is not "music" to my ears the whole time.

The staff is always friendly, security line is pretty fast, and the prices aren't the best, but you won't need to take out a loan to get a hot dog and a soda.

It’s a real show! We had a very good evening! Ticket to buy on ticketmaster, NFC reception on the phone

I was here for 4 events for Wrestlemania week. The arena itself is nice with good views from anywhere, as I sat in 4 different spots from 6th and 1st row upper bowl to floor seats. Beer prices were ridiculous in this place, $14-17 US, and the fact that they only do credit card at most vendors is bad for business as well.

Came here for Dwyane Wade's last game against the Nets. The sight lines were good, and getting in was a breeze. No bad seats, but I would sit in the lower bowl, fyi. Getting to your seats is easy, and they're comfortable. The audio was great, and easy to hear. The food was good, but beer & liquor prices outrageous, even compared to other NBA venues. Connected with Barclays Ctr. train station right outside the door, so use that to get there and to leave. Don't even think about driving here, because we didn't even see where the parking lots were.

If you're a tourist in NYC and you want to watch a ball game, going to watch the Brooklyn Nets is a great alternative to watching the New York Nicks play basketball. The Nicks charge $180+ a ticket, whereas we paid $36 each for the Brooklyn Nets (and they weren't the cheapest tickets). Sure, we were up high but we could still see a lot and the atmosphere was great - shame the home team lost :-(

The food at the venue was tasty and not too pricey, but the drinks were ridiculously expensive - shame really

Very easy to travel from the subway to the center its actually opposite. Arrive 30 mins early to avoid the long que.

A fantastic atmosphere and very entertaining, much more than a basketball game. i would say the show including the game lasted around 2.5 hours. a great way to spend a Friday night.

Food and drink is expensive but this is to be expected, anything like a football game here in the UK.

i would recommend for the experience of a basketball game if your staying in NYC

In the course of 6 nights I attended 4 events at Barclays Centre. The security guards were not very friendly but got everyone through very quickly. I was surprised when attending events involving sold out crowds how few vendors stayed open for the course of the night. During the Friday night NXT show, there were only two vendors open on the main floor. Now on a positive side the food I had was all very good and the prices were actually not above what I expected. Barclays Centre itself is a small enough arena where just about any seat you get is a good seat. The sound was also was very good. I’d attend future events at this arena.

Although its new in comparison to the Botanic Gardens. Its my got to stadium if I'm planning on seeing a game.

I'm giving this a two for the cheap seats. I was sitting in section 222. I'm barely 5'7'' and there is NO leg room. The section is exceeding steep and if you need to leave your seat for any reason, it's very difficult to maneuver to the aisles. You basically have to hold onto the people you are passing to avoid falling.

Other than that, the concessions, while expensive, are tasty and there is wide selection, the bathrooms were very clean, the staff is helpful and friendly and it's very easy to access the arena via public transportation.

I feel like it was very very unorganized. It was a free for all. People were everywhere walking and sitting in seats that were not there own. Way way way too much weed being smoked. Took over an hour to get the car out of the parking lot. Terrible experience I will never visit there again.

Excellent night with 8 bands in a total of 5 hours. Well organized with little drag between sets. Venue is clean with many options for food and drinks.

Took my grandsons to see the circus never been before a great experience was had by me and my grandsons would like to go again unfortunately the circus is done

The arena is quite ok, however, the food prices are ridiculous. $16 for popcorn, $15 for a beer. Totally ruins the experience.

Barclays Center is a GHETTO ARENA!!!! I went to the attend We Them Ones comedy tour and everyone was smoking marijuana in the place. I don’t understand how this is okay and I feel when you pay good money to attend a show or concert you shouldn’t be subjected to people smoking in the place . I didn’t sign up to smell like it or be in a cloud of it. Security is a joke because asking people to put it out does nothing because as soon as they turn their backs they light up again. All over people were smoking marijuana and it made me ill to the point i left after 45 minutes in after moving from my paid seat, only to go higher and encountered the same thing. I’m telling you now if you go to any concert here beware people will be smoking marijuana all around you.

Arrived on holiday and this is our first event and buzzing for Drake. Been to the Barclay Centre once before to see Coldplay.
Initial thoughts when arrived was a it chaotic, no one directing you to right queue and risk you are wasting time standing in wrong queue, confusing and not easy.
Travel light as bags are checked upon entry.
Drinks extortionate at $13 a beer, for it to be handed in a can but hey what do you do.
Inside we were up in the gods, not by choice, just a late decision to try and get some tickets.
Very steep, if stairs or heights are not for you then not a good choice. We were up as high as you can go and a headache fetching drinks and toilet trips however we were lucky enough to be on the end of a row. Lots of fellow concert goers needed a little support when squeezing past as so little room and daunted by the big drop down.
What I love about the venue is the can see wherever you are, 360 degree view.
Seats comfortable enough. Toilets clean and tissue throughout.
Venue holds about 16k people.
Venue WiFi and cell coverage almost non existent.
Had a great time, Aubrey is amazing and what a great show!! Great first night of holiday.
Visited 01/09/18 YB NYC Drake Barclay Centre.

Visited the barclays centre 4 nights in a row for the wwe shows including summerslam. The place is great, comfy seats. The only complaint is the price of food and drinks. $7 for a bottle of water $13 for coke. WTF.