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Bengals and Hamilton County Finalize $185M Paycor Stadium Renovation Agreement

The preliminary memorandum outlines shared funding responsibilities for modernization, with a formal vote scheduled for April 29.

The Ohio River floods the riverfront area of Paycor Stadium, home of the Cincinnati Bengals NFL football team, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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FILE - General view of the outside of Paycor Stadium, Jan. 26, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar, file)
The Paycor Stadium, home of the Cincinnati Bengals NFL football team, is seen behind a Mercedes-Benz abandoned in Ohio River floodwaters at he base of the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Overview

  • Hamilton County and the Cincinnati Bengals have signed a preliminary memorandum of understanding for $185 million in stadium improvements.
  • The Bengals will contribute $120 million, partially financed through the NFL's G-5 loan program, while the county will provide $64.5 million for infrastructure upgrades.
  • Proposed renovations include revamped club lounges, upgraded suites, enhanced concession areas, and essential infrastructure repairs.
  • A formal vote on the agreement by the Hamilton County Commission is set for April 29, with a comprehensive lease and renovation deal targeted by June 30, 2025.
  • The $830 million phased renovation plan aims to modernize Paycor Stadium while avoiding the higher costs of building a new facility.