Overview
- Phase 1 of the multi‑phase renovation is finished and was shown to local media Friday, leaving the updated areas ready for the 2026 season.
- Hamilton County’s share of the program is capped at $350 million and the Bengals committed $120 million under the lease agreement, though some reporting has described the combined budget with slightly different headline totals.
- Premium‑space work in Phase 1 included full renovations of all 132 luxury suites, five new bridge suites and roughly 2,000 added club seats to expand and modernize higher‑end offerings.
- Fan‑facing upgrades include renovated restrooms with touchless fixtures, new rooftop decks and grab‑and‑go concessions with self‑checkout to speed service and cut lines.
- The stadium’s Junglevision control room was rebuilt to an IP‑based 4K system with more cameras and replay feeds and an expanded game‑day staff, while Phase 2 — scheduled for future offseasons — will target escalators, elevators and a south scoreboard replacement pending extra state or other funding.