Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati · Home of 🏈 Cincinnati Bengals
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Paycor Stadium?
- Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati is home to the Cincinnati Bengals (NFL).
- What is the closest airport to Paycor Stadium?
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) is the closest major airport, about 11 miles (18 km) from Paycor Stadium — roughly 16 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Paycor Stadium?
- Game-day parking starts around $25–40 USD. No free lots sit near the stadium itself. The cheapest legitimate workaround is parking across the river in Newport or Covington, KY and riding the Southbank Shuttle for…
- How much is a beer at Paycor Stadium?
- A standard beer is estimated at about $7.03 USD (16 oz), 2026; we couldn't confirm it on a menu. A regular hot dog is about $7.70 USD (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
- How do you get to Paycor Stadium without a car?
- Cincinnati Bell Connector (free downtown streetcar) stops at 2nd & Main, about a 4-block walk to the stadium.
- Where are the best seats at Paycor Stadium?
- Lower sidelines (100s) for the loud Bengals crowd; upper 300s cheap. Riverfront downtown — sit lower. Open bowl.
- What is the bag policy at Paycor Stadium?
- One clear bag up to 12×6×12 in., a one-gallon freezer bag, or a 4.5×6.5 in. clutch per person. No outside food except for medical or dietary needs. Sealed, unopened bottled water is allowed; empty bottles are not.
- Is Paycor Stadium wheelchair accessible?
- ADA seating is on all three levels; buy ahead from the ticket office (513-621-8383, Mon–Fri 9–5), or arrange it on game day at the North Ticket Office. Every lot has accessible spaces for that lot's pass holders, and drop-off is on Central Ave between Pete Rose Way and Mehring Way (West Gate) or at Race St & Freedom Way (East Gate). All seven gates are accessible, and the East and West elevators are reserved for guests with mobility needs plus one companion. The Bengals guide doesn't cover wheelchair escorts, listening devices, captioning or sensory services.
✈️🚗 Getting to Paycor Stadium
Nearest major airport: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) — about 11 mi / 16 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
Lower sidelines (100s) for the loud Bengals crowd; upper 300s cheap. Riverfront downtown — sit lower. Open bowl.
Parking
Riverfront garages/lots around the stadium (The Banks); walkable downtown. Streetcar nearby. ($25–40 USD)
Getting there
Walk from downtown Cincinnati / The Banks; the Bell Connector streetcar serves downtown. Riverfront location.
Bar scene
The Banks entertainment district right by the stadium (between it and the ballpark) is a purpose-built bar/restaurant zone — the pre-game hub. Great, walkable.
Pre-game bars
- The Banks — Bar/restaurant district right by the stadium.
- Over-the-Rhine (OTR) — Cincy's best bar district, short streetcar ride.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Standard beer (16 oz), 2026, estimate$7.03
- Hot dog (estimate)$7.70
- Cincinnati chili$10
- Goetta$9
Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
Insider tips
- Walk from The Banks
- OTR for craft bars
♿ Accessibility at Paycor Stadium
ADA seating is on all three levels; buy ahead from the ticket office (513-621-8383, Mon–Fri 9–5), or arrange it on game day at the North Ticket Office. Every lot has accessible spaces for that lot's pass holders, and drop-off is on Central Ave between Pete Rose Way and Mehring Way (West Gate) or at Race St & Freedom Way (East Gate). All seven gates are accessible, and the East and West elevators are reserved for guests with mobility needs plus one companion. The Bengals guide doesn't cover wheelchair escorts, listening devices, captioning or sensory services.
- Service animals
- Certified service animals on a leash or harness; no emotional support animals. For relief breaks, get a gate manager's OK before you exit to be sure you can get back in.
🎒 Can I bring it? Bag & food policy
- Bags (clear-bag policy)
- One clear bag up to 12×6×12 in., a one-gallon freezer bag, or a 4.5×6.5 in. clutch per person.
- Outside food
- No outside food except for medical or dietary needs.
- Water bottles
- Sealed, unopened bottled water is allowed; empty bottles are not.
- Re-entry
- No re-entry, except medical emergencies or service-animal relief with a gate manager's OK.
Not allowed & exceptions
- Umbrellas
- Strollers
- Fanny packs and backpacks
- Seat cushions with zippers or pockets
- Clear diaper bags within size limits OK
From the venue's official guest guide, checked 2026-10. Rules can change by event. Official policy ↗
🧳 Visiting Paycor Stadium as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) (CVG). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Sun, Nov 1Tennessee Titans at Bengals NFL
- Sun, Nov 15Pittsburgh Steelers at Bengals NFL
- Sun, Nov 29New Orleans Saints at Bengals NFL
- Sun, Dec 13Kansas City Chiefs at Bengals NFL
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