Pro sports in Cincinnati
5 pro and college teams play in Cincinnati. Here's where to see them, plus tickets and how to build it into a road trip.
🏆 Cincinnati teams
⚡ Quick answers
- What pro sports teams are in Cincinnati?
- Cincinnati has 5 pro and college teams: the Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL), the Cincinnati Reds (MLB), the FC Cincinnati (MLS), the Cincinnati Bearcats (NCAAF) and the Cincinnati Bengals (NFL).
- Where do Cincinnati's teams play?
- Paycor Stadium (Bengals), Great American Ball Park (Reds), Nippert Stadium (Bearcats), TQL Stadium (FC Cincinnati) and Heritage Bank Center (Cyclones).
- What airport do you fly into for a game in Cincinnati?
- 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.
🧳 Things to do in Cincinnati
Riverfront, chili on spaghetti, and steep hills with great views. Make a weekend of it.
💬Yes, Cincinnati chili goes on spaghetti — order it 'three-way' and don't overthink it. Over-the-Rhine is the neighbourhood to eat and drink in, and the riverfront ties the ballpark and stadium together for an easy game day.
🍽 Eat
- Cincinnati chili — Skyline or Gold Star, 'three-way'.
- Over-the-Rhine — The buzzy restaurant district.
🍺 Grab a drink
- Over-the-Rhine — The historic brewing district, reborn.
🎨 See & culture
- Cincinnati Art Museum — Free admission.
- American Sign Museum — Quirky and photogenic.
🎯 Things to do
- Over-the-Rhine — Findlay Market and the brewery blocks.
🌲 Outdoors & hikes
- Eden Park — Overlooks the Ohio River.
Hand-picked highlights for planning a trip around the games — verify hours & details before you go.
🏠 Where to stay in Cincinnati
Vacation rentals across Cincinnation OwnerDirect — book direct with the owner, with more room than a hotel if you're travelling as a group.