Paycor Stadium is an open-air NFL venue on Cincinnati’s riverfront and home to the Cincinnati Bengals. The stadium hosts NFL games, concerts, and major events beside downtown Cincinnati and the Ohio River.
Overview
Paycor Stadium opened in 2000 as Paul Brown Stadium and adopted Paycor naming rights in 2022. Located at 1 Paul Brown Stadium, it sits in the Cincinnati riverfront sports district next to Great American Ball Park. Owned by Hamilton County and operated with the Bengals, the stadium was designed by NBBJ and is known for its open corners and skyline views.
Fast facts
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (1 Paul Brown Stadium)
- Teams: Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)
- Capacity: 65,515
- Opened: August 19, 2000
- Construction: 1998–2000
- Cost: $455 million
- Surface: Artificial turf
- Premium Seating: Suites, clubs, and field-level hospitality
Architectural Features
The stadium’s open-corner design keeps downtown Cincinnati visually connected to the bowl:
- Riverfront setting across from northern Kentucky
- Open corners that frame the Cincinnati skyline
- Club levels and suite towers along the sidelines
- Walkable connection to The Banks entertainment district
Hospitality
Food and beverage at Paycor Stadium is operated by Jungle Hospitality, the Bengals’ in-house hospitality group. The program focuses on Cincinnati favorites, local restaurant concepts, and premium club and suite catering for Bengals gamedays.
Major Events
- Regular-season and playoff NFL games for the Cincinnati Bengals
- Concerts and riverfront special events
- International soccer and specialty sporting events
- Downtown Cincinnati civic gatherings tied to The Banks district