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Paycor Stadium

Paycor Stadium opened in August 2000 for the 2000-01 NFL football season. The stadium has 66,846 seats on six different levels, including luxury and party suites. Paul Brown Stadium is also used for other events throughout the year, including peewee and high school football games, concerts, and soccer games.

Tours of Paycor are available from April through Mid-July. Are you looking for a summer activity for your group or get-together? Get a peek behind the scenes at the stadium as you tour the press box, suites, locker room, and game field. Tour prices are $11 for adults and $9 for children (18 and under) and seniors (60 and older). To get more information and schedule a tour, Robyn Mullen, (513-455-4805).

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Visiting Paycor Stadium for a Bengals game? Here's what to know before you go

The Cincinnati Bengals ' home venue may have been renamed from Paul Brown Stadium to Paycor Stadium , but home games will continue on as normal.

Sunday, the Bengals will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs at 4:25 p.m. in a home game at Paycor Stadium.

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If you're going to a home contest this season, here's everything you need to know before you enter Paycor Stadium. 

How to show tickets to get into a Bengals game

Paycor Stadium is using mobile ticketing only to enable "contact-free entry." PDF tickets were no longer valid for entry as of the 2018 season, part of a league-wide initiative. Attendees with mobile tickets or printed tickets from the box office can enter the stadium.

Visitors can access mobile tickets by downloading the official Bengals app, which is available free to download on the App Store and Google Play. The app allows you to access, transfer or sell tickets. If you do not have a smartphone or a printed ticket from the box office, contact the Bengals Ticket Hotline at 513-621-8383 for assistance.

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How to make a purchase inside Paycor Stadium

Paycor Stadium is a cashless facility, meaning visitors can only use a credit card, debit card or mobile payment for all purchases. This includes all concession stand and retail locations. All roaming vendors will have mobile credit card devices to process cashless payments.

If you come to the stadium with only cash, there are cash-to-card kiosks that can transfer cash to a card with no fees. The kiosks are in two locations: one on the north side of the stadium by Gate B, Sections 120/122, and the other on the south side of the stadium by Gate E, Sections 148/149.

These cards can be used anywhere, not just at Paycor Stadium, per the Bengals website .

What kind of bag can I bring inside?

Most bags are prohibited in NFL stadiums, and Paycor Stadium has a clear bag policy. The only bags permitted inside are one-gallon plastic freezer bags, clear plastic bags smaller than 12x6x12-inches and clutch purses smaller than 6.5x4.5-inches. Medical bags for the accompanying person are also permitted.

Prohibited bags include:

• Binoculars case.
• Camera case.
• Clear backpack.
• Tinted plastic bag.
• Printed pattern plastic bag.
• Fanny pack.
• Seat cushion.
• Oversized tote bag.
• Diaper bag.

For more information, visit https://www.bengals.com/stadium/bagpolicy.

How to park for a home Bengals game

For a guaranteed spot, you can purchase parking in advance , which is available for individual games via Ticketmaster.

There are a number of Bengals parking lots and additional parking all around Downtown Cincinnati. For more information, visit https://www.bengals.com/stadium/parking-and-directions . The rideshare pick up and drop off spot is located on the corner of Second and Race streets.

What about tailgating outside Paycor Stadium?

Tailgating is permitted in all parking lots surrounding the stadium.

Four hours prior to kickoff, surface lots 1, 1U, A, B, D and E will open. The Hilltop lot will open four hours prior to kickoff, and parking spots can be purchased either in advance or on gameday.

Parking lots close two hours after the conclusion of games and events at the stadium. For evening games and events, tailgating activities must conclude no later than midnight.

Step Inside: Paycor Stadium – Home of the Cincinnati Bengals

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Football lovers far and wide know Cincinnati ‘s Paycor Stadium as the place where the Bengals prowl in their native habitat. The NFL team’s pump-up song, Guns N’ Roses ‘ “ Welcome to the Jungle ,” not only gets adrenaline flowing in crowds and athletes alike, but is also responsible for Paycor Stadium’s affection nickname among the hometown crowd: The Jungle. The stadium has been the Bengals’ home since the start of the 21 st century, and there’s plenty more going on there, too — everything from college ball to spectacular music festivals. 

Originally named Paul Brown Stadium (after the late Bengals founder) until 2022, the stadium’s nickname “The Jungle” dates back even further to the team’s previous residence at Riverfront Stadium.

Nestled on the banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati and directly across from the Ohio state border with northern Kentucky, Paycor Stadium attracts a wide group of fans. In September 2022, the stadium reached a new attendance record when 67,260 people witnessed the Bengals defeat the Miami Dolphins, 27-15, during a Thursday Night Football matchup.

Aside from serving as the home turf for the Cincinnati Bengals, Paycor Stadium has played host to several bouts in the annual Victory Bell college football rivalry game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Miami University RedHawks. And then at perhaps the polar opposite end of the competitive spectrum — the stadium also hosts the annual Queen City Classic Chess Tournament. There’s a lot less sweating and shouting, but certainly no less intensity on the part of the competitors. 

Over the last several years, the stadium has also become a go-to spot for some of the most renowned musical artists around, with the biggest names from multiple genres treading the boards. From country king Kenny Chesney and R&B siren Fantasia to pop superstar Demi Lovato — and yes, even the rockers whose aforementioned banger gave the stadium its nickname — Paycor Stadium has hosted them all. It’s also the home of the Cincinnati Music Festival , which draws a huge flock of the most renowned R&B artists and their fans every year.

Paycor Stadium is located at 1 Paycor Stadium, with alternate local transportation options available via shuttle bus and riverboat.  

What events are coming up at Paycor Stadium?

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Paycor Stadium History

A relative youngster in terms of American stadiums in major metropolitan areas, Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium first opened its gates on August 19, 2000, following two years of construction. The Bengals, who had previously called Riverfront Stadium their home when the Reds weren’t using it, were happy to take up residence in a brand-new venue. With a capacity of more than 65,500, it’s able to boast that more than 70 percent of the seats are positioned along the sidelines, and two towering video screens (one at either end of the field) ensure that no one feels left out of the action. None of these design considerations have gone unnoticed; among many architectural nods Paycor Stadium has received, the eminently crowd-friendly stadium was the first NFL venue ever to nab a coveted design award from the American Institute of Architects.

Formerly known as the Paul Brown Stadium, this state-of-the-art facility was named after the Bengals’ founder, Paul Brown. The Bengals’ home became known as Paycor Stadium in 2022. Until then, the Bengals’ stadium was one of the only NFL stadiums that didn’t have a naming rights deal. When the stadium first opened in 2000, the field was paved with Kentucky Bluegrass, but due to maintenance issues they later installed synthetic turf.

The stadium’s exterior boasts a sleek, eye-catching modern design and was the first NFL stadium to win an American Institute of Architects (AIA) design award. It remains one of only a select few sports venues to receive the distinction. You really get a feel for Cincinnati at its best when you visit Paycor Stadium, not only on account of what’s going on inside, but also for what’s happening all around it. The stadium was built with open corners, which allow for glimpses inside the stadium. Bengals fans can take in views of the downtown skyline and bridges crossing the Ohio River from inside the venue. It’s the kind of view that fills the local crowd with civic pride and also gives visitors a taste of the best the city has to offer.

Parking and Admission at Paycor Stadium

Paycor Stadium encourages fans to purchase parking passes in advance of gameday for a hassle-free experience. Parking passes can be purchased on Ticketmaster .

The stadium’s main parking lots open six hours prior to kick off. There are also rideshare pickup and drop-off locations on 2nd Street between Vine and Walnut. Fans can also take buses and shuttles from all around Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky that stop at Paycor Stadium.

Paycor Stadium Bag Policy

The Bengals encourage fans to travel lightly. When entering the stadium, only one-gallon clear plastic bags or other clear bags no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″ will be permitted. Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ are also allowed. Backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags and diaper bags are not allowed inside the stadium. Other prohibited items include alcoholic beverages, coolers, recording equipment, drones, strollers, umbrellas and weapons of any kind.

Paycor Stadium Capacity & Seating Options

With a capacity of over 65,000, there’s an array of seating options to accommodate all stadium guests. In addition to general seating, there are premium seating options available in 114 private suites and 7,600 club seats. Premium seating includes in-seat food and beverage service options and access to club lounges for fine dining.

What are the best seats at Paycor Stadium?

The best seats at Paycor Stadium vary depending on the event and personal preferences. Check out Paycor Stadium seating charts  and find your favorite seat today.

Food & Beverage Options at Paycor Stadium

Paycor Stadium offers several food and beverage options and is specifically known for its affordable beer. The Jungle’s concession stands received an upgrade in 2023, and enhanced self-service express markets were placed throughout the venue to reduce lines and wait times. 

There’s no need to settle for a dried-out hot pretzel or a cold hot dog when you’re here. You’ll find barbecued pulled-pork sandwiches, Philly cheesesteaks, tacos, meat-free Beyond brats, chicken salads and gourmet popcorn all there for the taking. And any thirst can be satisfied thanks to the array of craft beers, hard seltzer and cocktails from your choice of eight different bars. Restaurants include the very popular Skyline Chili, Tenders, Love and Chicken (TLC) and the “Smoke and Sizzle” BBQ concept that offers up authentic smokehouse flavors.

There are 114 private suites that offer in-seat service for food and drink as well as lounges and fine dining. On your way out, if you want to bring a little piece of the whole Paycor Stadium experience back home with you, pay a visit to the Bengals pro shop, where fans can snap up all sorts of merchandise and souvenirs to help foster fond memories of both Cincinnati football’s favorite sons and the stadium where they proudly prowl.

As a unique bonus, Bengals fans can take photos in front of the colorful, jungle-themed backdrop near the concession stands that the team uses for media photo opps.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will be joining Travis and Jason Kelce at Nippert Stadium on their live edition of the "New Heights" podcast on April 11.

The guest appearance was announced Tuesday on X (formerly Twitter).

Burrow, the Bengals' franchise quarterback who faced Travis Kelce in back-to-back AFC championship games, is coming off a season-ending wrist injury but is expected to be ready for training camp. He also was considering joining the Bearcats in 2018 before choosing LSU.

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The Kansas City Chiefs are the two-time, defending Super Bowl champions, but Joe Burrow remains confident in his Cincinnati Bengals' chances of defeating the AFC rival.

Burrow, when asked why the Bengals' games against the Chiefs have been so good, gave Kansas City its fair share of praise, before saying that the Bengals are "built to beat" the Chiefs during the New Heights live show with Jason and Travis Kelce on Thursday at the University of Cincinnati, according to Ben Baby of ESPN .

"I think we both work really hard at what we do,” Burrow said. “They have great players, we have great players. I think we match up pretty well with them. We’re kind of built to beat them."

Kansas City has won four of the last five AFC titles and three of the last five Super Bowls. The only team to defeat the Chiefs in the AFC championship game during that span?

Burrow's Bengals.

While it's a stretch to say that any team has the Chiefs' number, the Bengals certainly do seem to be the team best equipped to truly test them come playoff time.

To do so, the Bengals need Burrow, who appeared in just 10 games in 2023 after dealing with a right calf strain and a torn ligament in his wrist, to return to good health in 2024.

In four career NFL seasons, Burrow has completed 68 percent of his passes for 97 touchdowns and 37 interceptions while making the Pro Bowl in 2022.

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Some of uc’s most well-known alumni today return to uc for special event, podcast recording.

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New venue update : Due to extreme weather forecasted, the show will now take place in  Fifth Third Arena.

University of Cincinnati alumni and NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce are returning to campus for one night only.

The Bearcat brothers are bringing their popular "New Heights" podcast to Fifth Third Arena on Thursday, April 11, for a live recording with special guests, student games and some surprises.

The evening kicks off at 7 p.m. with the Great “Lombaby” Games, in which UC students will face off in a number of fun challenges.

The show, “New Heights Live: We Gotta Talk About It,” begins at 9 p.m. and will be recorded and released on the podcast next week. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was recently announced as a special guest , with more surprises still under wraps. It’s promised to be an unforgettable night in the heart of UC’s campus.

Tickets are now sold out.

Travis Kelce in his Bearcat days. Photo courtesy of UC Althetics

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Who are jason and travis kelce, and why are they coming to uc.

Brothers, Bearcats, Super Bowl champions and future Hall of Famers Jason and Travis Kelce may hail from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, but they always rep Cincy. 

Older brother Jason attended UC from 2006-2010 before being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2011. Just last month, Jason announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 years as the center and team leader for the team.

Travis attended UC from 2008-2012, playing alongside Jason during their overlapping years. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013, and he’s played there for his entire career. The superstar tight end is on the heels of his third Super Bowl win. Oh, and he’s Taylor Swift’s boyfriend.

Read more about the Kelce brothers.

What better place to host a live show than their alma mater?

@newheightshow INTRODUCING THE LOMBABY GAMES 👀🏆 Our live show on April 11th will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Tickets on sale at noon ET. Full details in today’s new episode premiering NOW! Link in bio ♬ original sound - New Heights

What is ‘New Heights?’

“New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce” is a top-ranked sports podcast launched by the brothers in September 2022. In the weekly show they dissect NFL games and news, including their own performances each week, talk shop with special guests and, as the Kelces have become increasingly popular outside of football — cough, cough, Taylor Swift — share a peek into their personal lives.

What to expect from the live show

Organizers liken it to a concert. Doors open at 5 p.m. The “first act” begins at 7 p.m. with the first-ever Great “Lombaby” Games, a series of Olympic-style challenges in which 10 Bearcat athletes will take on 10 fellow students, with the Kelces serving as commentators/referees. (The name is a nod to the Vince Lombardi Trophy, which is awarded to the winning Super Bowl team. If you know, you know.)

After a brief intermission, the live podcast show is set to begin around 9 p.m. Besides the announcement of special guest Joe Burrow , details on the night have been sparse. The guys have teased everything from Skyline Chili to Adriatico’s Pizza, cannons to live animals, while promising more tangible elements like trivia and Q&As. The mystery is part of the fun.

Jason Kelce playing for the Bearcats. Photo courtesy of UC Athletics

Where to park

Event parking is available at Campus Green and Woodside garages starting at 3 p.m. and can be purchased online in advance for $13 or $15 day-of.

Will Taylor Swift be there?

While there is a promise of surprise guests (and Swift is on a break from her international tour until May), don’t count on it.

How do I get tickets?

Students can register for a chance to receive free tickets to a dedicated student section at gobearcats.com/newheights . Proceeds benefit Cincy Reigns.

What is Cincy Reigns?

Cincy Reigns is UC’s official Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) collective, which helps recruit and retain top UC student-athletes.

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@newheightshow first stop: Pizza 🍕 next stop: NIPPERT STADIUM BABY Get your tix to NEW HEIGHTS LIVE! Link in bio ♬ original sound - New Heights

What else do I need to know?

Concessions and New Heights merch will be available for purchase.

Fifth Third Arena has a clear bag policy. See full rules online.

Find more info and tips at GoBearcats.com .

Featured image at top: Travis (left) and Jason Kelce share a moment on the field after facing off in Super Bowl LVII. Travis led his Kansas City Chiefs to victory. Photo courtesy of UC Athletics.

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