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Bengals and Hamilton County Finalize 11-Year Paycor Stadium Lease With $470 Million Renovation Plan

After a special session, commissioners approved a deal that secures the Bengals’ tenure through 2036 with a 10-year extension option, allocating $470 million for targeted stadium upgrades.

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Overview

  • An initial Thursday vote on an unseen lease draft prompted a Friday special session, during which commissioners ratified the version agreed to by the Bengals.
  • The 11-year extension locks in home games at Paycor Stadium through June 2036 and includes five two-year options extending the lease to 2046.
  • Hamilton County will contribute $350 million toward the $470 million renovation, while the Bengals will fund $120 million through the NFL’s G-5 loan program.
  • Renovation plans focus on upgraded club lounges, new suites, enhanced concessions, modern scoreboards and a long-term goal of an indoor practice facility.
  • Officials say the agreement restores public oversight lacking in the 1996 lease and balances fiscal responsibility with the team’s commitment to Cincinnati.