Brooklyn Nets Alibaba Technology Partnership at Barclays Center
NYC Newswire
AI-generated illustration of a Brooklyn Nets jersey with Alibaba branding outside Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
The Brooklyn Nets are partnering with Alibaba Group in a multi-year agreement that will bring new technology to Barclays Center while placing the company's brand on the team's jerseys. Alibaba will serve as an official technology and cloud partner of the Nets and become the team's official jersey patch partner during its 60th anniversary season. Beginning with the 2026–27 NBA season, Alibaba technology will power a Real-Time 360° Replay system designed to give fans more immersive views of game action. The partnership will also introduce an in-arena Nets Figure Lab where fans can create personalized collectible cards. The Nets and Alibaba plan to test additional technology and marketing applications throughout the season.
Alibaba to become Nets’ Official Jersey Patch Partner, and bring Real-Time 360º Replay and personalized fan collectibles to Barclays Center
Alibaba Group and Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment today announced a strategic multi-year partnership naming Alibaba an Official Technology and Cloud Partner of the Brooklyn Nets. The partnership pairs Alibaba’s cloud technology with the Brooklyn Nets’ live game replay, in-game entertainment and marketing initiatives, creating more immersive experiences for fans in the arena.
As the Nets’ Official Jersey Patch Partner, Alibaba will support the team’s 60th anniversary season—a year-long campaign honoring iconic players, defining moments and milestones across the franchise’s history—through technology-enabled fan experiences and marketing activations.
“Alibaba has long partnered with leading sports organizations worldwide, giving us a deep understanding of how to deliver technology at the scale and speed live sports demand,” said Toby Xu, Chief Financial Officer, Alibaba Group. “We are excited to team up with the Brooklyn Nets to unlock new possibilities in sports innovation. As we head into the new season, we look forward to delivering immersive experiences for fans at Barclays Center and beyond.”
“The Brooklyn Nets are committed to investing in technology to enhance the fan experience and elevate how basketball is experienced at Barclays Center,” said Sam Zussman, Chief Executive Officer, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment. “As we celebrate 60 seasons of Nets basketball, we are intentional about how we innovate across our marketing and in-arena experiences, and this partnership with Alibaba will help us develop new ways to connect fans with our history and identity.”
Beginning with the 2026-27 NBA season, Alibaba’s technology will power a Real-Time 360º Replay system at Barclays Center, bringing faster and more innovative replays. Through the in-arena “Nets Figure Lab,” fans will also be able to create personalized collectible cards using Alibaba’s technology.
Across the season, Alibaba and the Nets will use the partnership to test and scale innovative technology and marketing applications on and beyond game day, enhancing fan experiences while supporting the next chapter of Nets basketball. For the Nets, the collaboration represents an investment in the future of the franchise, using technology and creative collaboration to honor six decades of history while building what comes next.
