News & Updates
Barclays Center to Serve as Polling Site for 2020 General Election
Barclays Center will serve as a polling site for the 2020 general election, hosting voters for Early Voting, Oct. 24 – Nov. 1, and on Election Day, Nov. 3.
The announcement was made today by Executive Director of the NYC Board of Elections Michael Ryan, BSE Global CEO John Abbamondi, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, and NYC Council Majority Leader Laurie Cumbo at a press conference on the arena’s plaza.
Read MoreClara Wu Tsai and Joe Tsai Unveil Action Plan to Support Social Justice and Promote Equality
Clara Wu Tsai and Joe Tsai, owners of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, the WNBA’s New York Liberty, and Barclays Center have unveiled a five-point plan committed to inclusiveness, justice, and equal opportunity. As part of the couple’s commitment, they have pledged $50 million over 10 years to support social justice and economic mobility initiatives that will benefit Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), with a priority focus on Brooklyn.
Read MoreSports And Entertainment Industry Veteran John Abbamondi Named Chief Executive Officer Of BSE Global
BSE Global today announced that John Abbamondi has been named Chief Executive Officer of the company with immediate effect. BSE Global is the parent company of the National Basketball Association’s Brooklyn Nets and its home arena Barclays Center, as well as the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League and NetsGC of the NBA 2K League. Abbamondi will also be nominated to become an Alternate Governor of the Brooklyn Nets.
Read MoreEmergency Economic Relief for Hourly Employees at Barclays Center
Hourly employees at Barclays Center are the bedrock of the fan experience in the arena. Whether it's a big smile as fans enter the building or keeping the seats clean or making sure the concession stands are stocked with your favorite items, they are on the frontlines to make our fans feel special. They keep the lights on and the house clean, and they are the first ones to arrive and last ones to leave the building.
Read MoreMikhail Prokhorov to Sell Full Ownership of Barclays Center and Controlling Interest in the Brooklyn Nets to Joe Tsai
Mikhail Prokhorov has entered into a definitive agreement to sell full ownership of Barclays Center and his 51% controlling interest in the Brooklyn Nets.
Read MoreBarclays Center To Host First-ever Summer Sessions Concert Series On Venue’s Plaza
Events to Include Performances from Local & Emerging Musicians
Read MoreESL One New York Powered by Intel® Returns to Brooklyn with Multiple Championship Tournaments
Barclays Center will host ESL One New York’s $200,000 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Tournament, ESL Mobile Open Finals and MSI Gaming Arena
Read MoreWorld-Renowned Global Icon Celine Dion to Bring “Courage World Tour” to Barclays Center and NYCB LIVE, Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
First Tour in U.S. in Over Ten Years
One of the most immediately recognized and widely respected superstars in pop music history, Celine Dion, will bring her COURAGE WORLD TOUR to Barclays Center on Friday, February 28, 2020, as well NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Tuesday, March 3, 2020.
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