Staying in the Queen City.
The Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County finalized a new lease on Friday that keeps the team in Cincinnati playing home games at Paycor Stadium through June 2036.
There will also be 10 additional option years that could extend the lease through June 2046.
“The Bengals thank Hamilton County and its Commissioners for demonstrating leadership and taking steps that continue moving Cincinnati forward,” said Bengals EVP Katie Blackburn in a press release. “This new lease keeps Paycor Stadium on par with other communities around the country and a focal point for Cincinnati’s riverfront. More importantly, it solidifies the future of the Bengals in Cincinnati, our beloved home, for many years to come. Today’s deal embodies a responsible approach for the future, while at the same time keeping Paycor Stadium a great venue that can provide our great fans the great gameday experience they deserve. We love Cincinnati and are proud to call this town home. The Bengals sincerely thank the community, and we look forward to successful and exciting football seasons ahead.”
The $470 million renovation project will maintain a best-in-class NFL stadium that attracts major concerts and events to Cincinnati.
The Bengals will invest $120 million in the renovation project, covering 75% of the new improvements to the stadium. The team and Hamilton County will continue to work collaboratively to secure meaningful funding from the State of Ohio to further support the renovation efforts.
