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    Barclays Center

    3.4 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Jacob G.

    Came to the Barclays Center for the Martin Garrix show. It's a pretty standard arena venue with multiple floors, bars, and food areas throughout. The location is very convenient, right next to the subway and not far from Manhattan. The production was great, and most seats in the venue seem to offer a good view of the stage along with clear sound. Even from the upper bowl, we could still see the visuals well and feel the bass from the speakers. I'd imagine the floor is the best place to experience a show here, but overall there really aren't many bad seats in the house. The water fountains and bathrooms were clean and well maintained. There was also a strong security presence throughout the venue, so unfortunately sneaking into better sections wasn't really an option. The arena is also very accessible, with escalators and elevators available on every level. Overall, a solid venue for concerts and live events.

    Sandy L.

    Got tickets for AAPI night @ Barclays and was great! Saw lots of Asian stars on Jumbotron. Dancing was phenomenal thoroughly enjoyed their dancers. They gave out free snacks, was a line but still Managed to get some snacks. However the only qualm I have is they were giving out free ice cream but it was so melted when I ate it it fell off the stick! However Barclays employees quickly came to clean up the mess without fuss so kudos to them! However I wouldn't recommend Barclays to allow ice cream that isn't properly refrigerated to give away in the future. Beautiful arena for a game. Definitely will be back. Ellie the Elephant even came to our section because I think it's where most of we Asians were due to AAPI night.

    Outside before the concert
    Ben L.

    Saw Shakira Monday. Seats were comfortable. Workers inside extremely friendly aside from the guy who wouldn't allow flags in and forced me to check mine in. Food was fine albeit pricey. The arena is very modern, clean bathrooms and everything went very well. Drinks are pricey and small but it's expected in general 4 out of 5. Def will come back for more concerts.

    Angela R.

    I had a really solid experience at Barclays Center for a comedy show. The place was def packed, but I was impressed w/ how efficiently everything was handled. The line looked long at 1st, but it moved surprisingly fast, which made getting in way less stressful than I expected. The staff was just ok,nothing stand out but everything ran smoothly. As for the seats, they honestly weren't bad at all. Even in a large venue I still felt comfortable & able to enjoy th show. Overall, it was a smooth, well organized experience. Between the efficient entry & comfortable seating, I'd def come back for another event here. This isn't my 1st time here anyways. I'm a born New Yorker & have been here many times & even coming from CT. Isn't that far. I didn't grab any food this time b/c I ate beforehand. I love the cool decor outside the building!

    Dwayne W.

    My wife and I have enjoyed this Center together for a concert and she is a season ticket holder for the new york liberty team. On 7/11/26 we had suite tickets for a Benson boon concert. I was not familiar with him but he is a outstanding singer and performer and did not disappoint! The staff at barkleys was great at customer service from security to front house staff and elevator staff. The center is huge with a amazing auditorium. What a great Brooklyn icon.

    Alessandra R.

    This arena is a hit or miss depending on the event. The location is a huge plus, easy to get to since it's right by all the trains, and even when I drove I got lucky with street parking. I recently went for a comedy show and had a pretty smooth experience overall. The place was packed, but the line moved way faster than it looked, which I appreciated. Getting in felt organized and not as chaotic as I expected for such a big crowd. everything ran efficiently. The experience can definitely vary. I've been here before for a Zelda orchestra and it was beautiful, totally different vibe. This time around for a hip hop comedy show, there were several people in the crowd smoking some dirt aka really low-quality weed and the 2nd hand smoke and smell give me a headache, which kind of took away from the experience. Also, like most NYC venues, food and drinks are there if you want them, but definitely overpriced. I skipped it this time since I ate beforehand. Overall, I'd still come back for a good concert, game, or show...just know the crowd you get depends on the event.

    New York Liberty court at the Barclays Center.
    Stefani M.

    We went to see New York Liberty play the Indiana Fever on Saturday afternoon after the Mets game got rained out. We had a great time over all, plenty of food and drink options available, local beers are around the arena and the food had plenty of good options to pick from. The only problem I had was at the pro shop. I had walked past 3 workers with a drink, as well as several workers inside and no one told me I couldn't have it with me. After I paid and I was walking out the door one of the workers took the beer telling me I couldn't bring it into the store. I would have understood if there were signs or if it happened while I was on the way in but it was a bit confusing for this to happen on the way out of the store.

    Raj S.

    Ok .. my first experience here watching a NBA match . As a first timer, it was good.. the match was between Nets and Dallas Mavericks . My son loves NBA and was super excited . Parking was a few blocks away . Except the match tickets everything was super damn expensive... parking was about $66 .. yes you heard it right!!! Very very expensive .. Getting to this venue is also very difficult if you come from New Jersey.. traffic is crazy and it takes a long time.. unfortunately we will not be able to take a train to this venue.. food is also super expensive.. a bottle of coke is about 8-9$ ! Try to eat outside before coming to the match . Seating up high in the second floor.. this was the only stand which had tickets for less than 45$ .. We didn't want to spend too much on the tickets... the view was good though. Very clear views .. kids enjoyed the game too . Good experience overall from a game perspective .. but everything else release super expensive and not comfortable .. 3 stars .

    Heather R.

    Saw Bruce Springsteen at Barclay Center OMG it was so awesome. The sound system was magnificent perfect to see The Boss wow

    Jasmine C.

    Barclays has now been added to my list of top arenas. This facility is massive! The atmosphere in itself was electric. I came here for The Unrivaled league game and was in awe of the entire experience. I will be back for a Liberty and Nets game, it's a must! The employees here do a phenomenal job to keep everything running smoothly from the time you enter until you exit.

    Charles L.

    Saw Bruce Springsteen here the other night. Hands-down, one of the best, if not the best, large stadium venues that I have been to for a concert. Was very easy to get in, although we did use the VIP entrance. Easy to get to the seats. Great site lines. But, I go to concerts to listen to music and the sound was phenomenal. I would look to go to a concert at this venue again, although I can see that the way that this venue is put together if you don't have a seat on the lower level, you're going to be really far away and who knows what the sound is like up there.

    This is much closer than it looks! There's not a bad seat in the house!!!
    Kenya M.

    I've been to Barclays Center a few times, mostly for New York Liberty games, and it's hands down my favorite venue. There really isn't a bad seat in the house--every section feels comfortable with plenty of legroom and space. There are lots of food and drink options inside (prices are steep, but it's New York, so no surprise there). The bars always have great signature drinks, and the big merchandise store is a nice bonus. Security is smooth, especially if you don't have a bag because there's a separate line that moves quickly. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and I love that they thank you as you leave. Restrooms are easy to find, and if you don't want to eat inside, there are plenty of restaurants right outside. There are a few parking lots within walking distance should you decide to drive over. Barclays Center always gives a great experience--comfortable, organized, and full of good vibes!

    Shonta H.

    I realized the Barclays can be a hit a miss, depending on what venue you are there for and who is preforming, I have been there to several events, every venue experience was different. Mary J Blige entry was chaos, just get in where you fit in. However, my latest visit to the NY Liberty game was a hit ! entry was effortless, clear concise entry and seating points. Once inside the venue the beverage and food prices was typical, I was lucky enough to find Pops Patties at $9.00 for a Jerk Chicken Pattie, it was reasonable price, ordering is through QR code and your name or number is called for pick up. We did purchase overpriced merch and popcorn but the NY Liberty won and the halftime and in between time is a party. Ellie the mascot, turned up ! It was so much fun! The Barclays is easily accessible by mass transit but if you are driving, get there early and be prepared to circle the block.

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    Ask the Community - Barclays Center

    Do they sell cocktails at the bars/concessions and what are the price ranges?

    Yes! They can be a bit pricey but that's not out of the ordinary for an arena.

    What is the vaccination card process like? I'm vaccinated and getting my booster next week but I wasn't sure if I could attend a game without the booster yet.

    They check your card and send you in.

    How is the cell phone service inside the arena? Can you load social media apps, send texts?

    It's pretty good. There's WiFi inside that you can use. I've never had trouble connecting and using social media.

    Looking to go to a UFC fight here. Are the upper decker seats worth it/would we get a good view of the cage?

    How are the seats in the suites? Are they good for big ppl?

    Comfortable, there is also a couch/lounge area in the suite.

    If I have to take the LIRR from Atlantic center straight from Barclays is there anywhere I can store my baggage while I'm at the game?

    Yes, there's a bag check available.

    What would be my best option for transportation to Barclays Center from Penn Station? LIRR?

    You can take the 2/3 subway at 34th St./Penn Station and get off at Bergen St. (short walk). Or the C at 34th St./Penn Station and get off at Lafayette (longer walk). Or take the B/D/Q/N at 34th St./Penn Station and get off at Atlantic Ave./Barclays… 

    Is it cold / strong air condition inside the center? Cause I want to wear short skirt for the concert but I'm afraid it's too cold. Thanks!

    Depends on the weather and what's in your cup. Everytime I have went it was cool. For a concert it may get hot Cuz everyone is moving around

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    3.8(68 reviews)
    1.0 miClinton Hill, Bedford Stuyvesant
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    This happened on the night of the Knicks Championship game. The bouncer that night was Andy. Two of…read moremy friends and I rsvp'd to the watch party where we were rudely turned away at the door. The reason was fake IDs. We are 28, 26, and 24. Also, we were sober and properly dressed; Andy specifically said our IDs were fake. I have a Michigan license that I renewed to get a Real ID this January, my friends have a Wisconsin and Arizona license that were also valid. Andy barely looks at our IDs and says "nope, nope, and nope." We're stunned to say the least and they asked if we wanted a second opinion. We of course said yes and we saw them walk in, not talk to anybody, walk about, and said "they said I'm okay (to turn u guys away)." We also thought it was because of our out of state licenses (which would've still been shitty), but then Andy did this "fun" little show and tell game where they took this persons ID from Colorado and compared it to ours (again our licenses were from Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona). Andy could not give us a straight reason on why our IDs were fake because yanno THEY WEREN'T! So we left! If they really thought our IDs were fake then why weren't they taken from us? After that, we went to a bar maybe 300 ft from C'mon Everybody and got in just fine AND got drinks. Same at the bodega down the street because crazy enough; our IDs are all valid and real! I will happily come back to show my ID again to educate the staff at Cmon Everybody on what a valid license looks like from Michigan. I am also seeing other reviews of people getting turned away for "unacceptable IDs" so this is obviously a continuing issue. Do better.

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    I have a love/hate relationship with this place…read more I have had horrendous experiences here where an entire birthday group of 15 people left the line outside to go elsewhere because bouncers were on a weird power trip beefing with random people behind us in line. I have also had fun nights here with great music, dancing, and vibes. I'm officially old now and my thoughts on the place are tempered --that I'm glad it exists and it's an important space for the whole community. This has been a fairly reliable and solid place to dance which a good mix of genres, crowds, and vibes for years now. Used to frequent as I lived right over in Clinton Hill while in college. Oftentimes it has been the only place close by to dance in that kind of setting. The drinks are fine and bartenders typically chill. They did look at us like we were crazy one night when we asked for two long island iced teas haha... ...but also like actually why not? Maybe I want that chaos in my life. They said no, probably for the best. Bouncers outside have been hit or miss over the years but honestly you can say that about any place, they keep BS out so i can't blame them. I don't think the place should really ever have a cover including when it was at its busiest, but I think it may be necessary for overhead. The bathroom line can get long and people take their time in there doing what they'll do.. Can be a wildcard for what it will be like inside, but if you come with a fun group, problem solved. Overall the staff is "no BS" to put it simply, so as long and you're chill and respectful, you *shouldn't* have any problems.

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    Friends and Lovers - DJ playing good music after the comedy show

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