Barclays Center Parking Tips: The Ultimate Guide

This guide has the ultimate Barclays Center parking tips to help you find the right spot at the next Brooklyn Nets game or any concerts you attend. Parking near Barclays Center can be tricky, so let us help you find parking spots and facilities in several ways:

• official lots
• cheaper third-party parking options
• free parking
• handicap parking near Barclays Center
• public transit
• specific tips that are unique to the Barclays Center

If you’ve been to an event recently, comment below and provide your own tips for others!

Official Barclays Center Parking Lots and Prices

Barclays Center doesn’t operate any official parking lots due to the arena’s urban, densely populated location. If you are visiting the stadium on or before game day, plenty of parking lots are nearby to park your car. You can also find street parking garages on secondary roads in the area.

Nearby parking lots are costly because they are close to the main entrance of the arena; as such, you must book your parking early.

The following are the available parking lots as highlighted on Barclays Center’s official website:

These parking lots are independently owned and operated. Please note that the rates vary depending on your booking platform and events.

Official Bike Parking

Barclays Center recommends parking your bicycle at the Atlantic Terminal. A designated bicycle parking spot for fans is located here and can hold up to 100 bikes.

Using a bike to get to the game is a good option, since the stadium is in an urban center and traffic control is a problem.

Best Third-Party Parking Lots Near Barclays Center

Third-party parking lots are within walking distance of the arena. If you choose to park in any third-party parking lots, you can easily find a spot 10 minutes or less to access the arena’s main entrance.

Use the widget below to get the best and cheapest Barclays Center parking through SpotHero for any upcoming events:

Some of the best third-party parking lots near Barclays Center include:

Valet Garage

This parking lot is located in the alley behind 38 6th Ave. It’s a 3 minutes walking distance from the arena.

From the intersection of Dean St. and Flatbush Ave., drive towards 6th Ave. on Dean St. Turn left at 475 Dean St to enter the alley. Head north until you get to the parking lot behind 38 6th Ave. Valet Garage charges $33 to park a vehicle on game day.

Please note that Teslas are not allowed at this facility.

Arena Parking LLC

This is another parking lot owned by Arena Parking LLC, located between 6th Ave. and Carlton Ave and a 4-minute walk to the arena. Enter the parking lot at 700 Pacific St.

They charge around $35 for parking on game day.

Indoor Garage

Pacific Parking operates this facility. It is located at 700 Pacific St, and it’s a 7-minute walking distance from Barclays Center.

Expect to pay around $39 to park your vehicle at this facility.

MP 475 LLC Garage

MP 475 LLC Garage is owned and operated by MPG Parking. It is located on the North West side of Clermont Ave. between Clermont Ave and Fulton St.

The company charges around $18 or more on game days.

Barclays Center Events

Use the table below to buy tickets to the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, or other sporting events at the stadium.

Underneath this table are tips for getting free parking at Barclays Center and specific tips you should know about parking nearby in New York City.

Free Parking at Barclays Center

If you are looking for free parking, remember that free parking fills up quickly and is far from the arena. Additionally, you will be parking at the owner’s risk in a free parking space.

Plus, you may walk up to 20 minutes from the free parking space to reach the area.

The closest free parking is located near 475 Atlantic Avenue. You should arrive at least 2 hours before game time to park here. If you keep going further west on Atlantic Avenue, you will find other free and metered parking that can be cheaper than parking in a paid lot.

Barclays Center Handicap Parking Information

All the parking facilities near Barclays Center comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In other words, they have accessible parking. However, fans must present a disabled parking pass as well as a valid state ID before they are allowed to park in these ADA spaces.

Since the arena has limited parking lots accessible seating, I strongly recommend arriving very early on game day to get a better parking lot. You can check the SpotHero website for available ADA parking spaces and their prices.

Barclays Center Parking Tips

The following tips will help you have a fantastic parking experience at Barclays Center:

Buy Tickets in Advance

You can save a bunch of money if your parking ticket in advance. Use the SpotHero widget to help you get started, or click here to browse parking at Barclays Center for any upcoming event.

Looks For Spots Away from the Arena

If you can walk, I recommend picking a parking spot that is a little bit further away from the arena. This will make it easier for you to leave the area after the event is over.

Adding five minutes of extra walking to the stadium will save you more than that waiting in traffic after the game ends.

Stay away from drop-off and pick-up areas

If you are driving in your car, avoiding the designated drop-off and pick-up areas is best due to traffic congestion and safety risks along those routes.

The designated drop-off areas at Barclays Center are between Ft. Greene Place and 6th Ave, as well as between 5th Ave and Atlantic Ave.

The pick-up areas are between Ft. Greene Pl and 6th Ave.

These areas are congested with traffic and are hard to maneuver around.

Park west of the arena

The best parking location is to park your vehicle west of the arena because it is easier to access the I-278 interstate. Streets on the east side of the stadium are tighter in nature and get congested easily.

Plan ahead

Traffic sucks on any game day, so plan your path early. Know the exact parking lot you are parking your vehicle in and do your best to arrive early.

Reserve early

Booking a parking lot way ahead of a game through a reputable parking service provider ensures you enjoy premium facilities like contactless parking and a Barclays Center parking map. You may also get a discount for booking early.

Other perks include getting to choose a parking lot that’s closest to the arena or in a prime location for leaving after the event ends.

Check for Shuttles From Brooklyn Hotels

Many hotels in the area offer shuttle vans and other vouchers for getting to and from the game. This means you can leave your vehicle at the hotel and get a complimentary ride to Barclays Center.

This is handy if you plan to have a few drinks while out.

Tailgating at Barclays Center

Unfortunately, tailgating activities are prohibited at the official parking lots of the arena, and local police and private security guards enforce the policy. If you want to tailgate, you can visit nearby bars and restaurants to enjoy yourself before heading out to Barclays Center.

Popular bars and restaurants for tailgating include:

• Uncle Barrys
• North Pole Pub
• The Montrose
• McMahons Public House
• Morgans BBQ
• Shake Shack

How to Take Public Transit to Barclays Center

Barclays Center has very limited parking lots, so I recommend taking public transportation to get to the stadium.

Visiting Barclays Center on game day through public transport has many benefits. You will save yourself from the stress of searching for the best parking lots to park your vehicle during basketball games. You will save money by not paying to sit your vehicle in the lot.

New York City and Subway’s MTA are the most convenient public transport to the arena. These transport services offer premium customer service as they ferry you to the venue. They have several drop-off zones, including Fulton St, Lafayette Avenue, Bergen Street, and Atlantic Ave – Barclays Center.

Alternatively, you can reach Barclays Center by train and bus. Take a train and stop at the Atlantic Terminal on Atlantic Avenue. Atlantic Terminal is close to the arena (approximately 5 minutes walking distance from Barclays Center).

Other train stops near Barclays Center include 2,3,4,5, B, D, N, Q, and R.

If you are going by bus, there are several stoppages within the streets surrounding the arena. The buses closest to the main entrance include B41, B45, B63, B65, and B67.

Finally, you can also use Lyft and Uber to and from Barclays Center.

Since the stadium is located in downtown Brooklyn, public transportation is extremely convenient!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)