Huntington Bank Field is an open-air NFL venue on Cleveland’s lakefront and home to the Cleveland Browns. The stadium hosts NFL games, concerts, and major outdoor events beside Lake Erie and downtown Cleveland.
Overview
Huntington Bank Field opened in 1999 as Cleveland Browns Stadium after the franchise returned to Cleveland. Naming rights later included FirstEnergy Stadium before Huntington Bank acquired naming rights in 2024. Located at 100 Alfred Lerner Way on the downtown lakefront, the stadium sits near the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Progressive Field. Designed by HOK Sport (now Populous), it is defined by the Dawg Pound end zone and its waterfront setting.
Fast facts
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio (100 Alfred Lerner Way)
- Teams: Cleveland Browns (NFL)
- Capacity: 67,431
- Opened: September 12, 1999
- Construction: 1997–1999
- Cost: $283 million
- Surface: Natural grass
- Premium Seating: Suites, clubs, and field-level hospitality
Architectural Features
The stadium’s open bowl faces Lake Erie and downtown Cleveland:
- Dawg Pound seating in the east end zone
- Lakefront promenades connecting to the city’s North Coast Harbor
- Club and suite levels with skyline and lake views
- Proximity to Progressive Field and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Hospitality
Food and beverage at Huntington Bank Field is operated by Aramark. Recent seasons have added self-checkout technology, Express Access options, and Cleveland restaurant partnerships across concourses and clubs.
Major Events
- Regular-season and playoff NFL games for the Cleveland Browns
- Concerts and lakefront special events
- College football and specialty sporting events
- Downtown Cleveland civic gatherings tied to the North Coast district