Getting There
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Data updated: 2025-26 NBA Season
Driving
Directions
From Manhattan: Take the Manhattan Bridge or Brooklyn Bridge to Flatbush Avenue, head south to the arena. From Long Island: Take the BQE (I-278) to Atlantic Avenue. From New Jersey: Take I-78 to the Holland Tunnel, then the BQE.
Details
From Staten Island: Take the Verrazzano Bridge to the BQE. Parking is in surrounding garages and lots.
Public Transit
Directions
Barclays Center is above the Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center subway station. Lines B/D/N/Q/R/2/3/4/5 and LIRR all stop here.
Details
Also served by multiple bus routes and the C train at nearby Lafayette Ave. Walking from many Brooklyn neighborhoods is easy.
Rideshare
Directions
Uber/Lyft drop-off is on Atlantic Avenue near the main entrance. Post-game pickup can be slow due to Flatbush Avenue congestion.
Details
Walk a block or two toward Fort Greene for faster pickup.
Travel
Overview
Barclays Center is at the intersection of Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues in Brooklyn, directly above one of the best-connected subway stations in New York City. Nine subway lines and the Long Island Rail Road converge at Atlantic Ave-Barclays Ctr station, making it incredibly easy to reach from anywhere in the city. Driving is possible but unnecessary, parking is limited, expensive, and Brooklyn traffic is unpredictable.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“Take the subway. Nine lines converge here. You can reach Barclays Center from anywhere in NYC in under 30 minutes.”
“The LIRR from Long Island drops you directly at the arena, no subway transfer needed.”
“If driving, pre-book parking via SpotHero. Walk-up rates are higher and availability is limited.”
“Post-game subway platforms at Atlantic Ave get very crowded. Consider walking one stop to Bergen St or Nevins St.”
“Rideshare surge pricing after events can be steep. Walk toward Boerum Hill for lower prices.”
“If staying in Manhattan, the 2/3 express train from Times Square takes about 15 minutes to Barclays.”