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Cincinnati Bengals, Hamilton County Reach Tentative Agreement on $470M Stadium Renovation and 11-Year Lease Extension

Pending county commissioner approval, the plan reduces the scope from an initial $830 million proposal.

Sep 17, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A general view as the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens compete in the first quarter of a Week 2 NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cara Owsley-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 27: A interior general view during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Overview

  • The plan allocates $350 million from Hamilton County and $120 million from the Bengals toward the $470 million renovation project.
  • The deal extends the team’s lease at Paycor Stadium for at least 11 years beyond its June 2026 expiration.
  • The scaled-back renovation program includes upgrades to club lounges, stadium suites, concessions, and scoreboards.
  • Both parties will seek additional funding from the state to support the upgrades.
  • The agreement remains subject to final approval by Hamilton County commissioners and Bengals ownership.