The Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County finalized a new lease that keeps the team in Cincinnati playing home games at Paycor Stadium through June 2036, with 10 additional option years that could extend the lease through June 2046.
"The Bengals thank Hamilton County and its Commissioners for demonstrating leadership and taking steps that continue moving Cincinnati forward," said Bengals Executive Vice President Katie Blackburn. "This new lease keeps Paycor Stadium on par with other communities around the country and a focal point for Cincinnati's riverfront. More importantly, it solidifies the future of the Bengals in Cincinnati, our beloved home, for many years to come. Today's deal embodies a responsible approach for the future, while at the same time keeping Paycor Stadium a great venue that can provide our great fans the great gameday experience they deserve. We love Cincinnati and are proud to call this town home. The Bengals sincerely thank the community, and we look forward to successful and exciting football seasons ahead."
The new lease supports a responsible approach to modernize the 25-year-old stadium at a time where other communities are faced with multi-billion-dollar new stadium projects. The $470 million renovation project will maintain a best-in-class NFL stadium that attracts major concerts and events to Cincinnati. The Bengals will invest $120 million in the renovation project, covering 75% of new improvements to the stadium. The team and Hamilton County will continue to work collaboratively to secure meaningful funding from the State of Ohio to further support the renovation efforts.
Paycor Stadium opened in 2000 when the Bengals and Hamilton County came together with a goal of transforming Cincinnati's riverfront into a world-class sports and entertainment district. The Banks generates over $2.5 billion in annual economic impact, with the Bengals driving over $1 billion in annual economic impact. Under this new deal, the Bengals and Hamilton County are poised to continue transforming the riverfront, driving economic growth and delivering unforgettable moments for fans for years to come in downtown Cincinnati.
View some of the top photos of Paycor Stadium over the last few years.
A general view of Paycor Stadium before an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Aerial shot of Paycor Stadium at sunset.
Paycor Stadium during Stripe The Jungle, Sunday, November 5, 2023.
Paycor Stadium, Wednesday, December 21, 2022.
Fans pack Paycor Stadium before an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Players huddle outside Paycor Stadium at Kettering Health Practice Fields, Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Paycor Stadium before Week 1 against the New England Patriots, Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Bengals helmets at Kettering Health Practice Fields outside Paycor Stadium, Monday, June 6, 2022.
Paycor Stadium ahead of the White Bengal game, Monday, September 25, 2023.
Paycor Stadium, home of the Cincinnati Bengals, is seen before NFL football practice on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
A general overall interior view of Paycor Stadium during an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
FILE -A general view of Paycor Stadium during an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn, File)
Paycor Stadium during Stripe The Jungle, Sunday, November 5, 2023.
A general view of Paycor Stadium as fans cheer as the Cincinnati Bengals take the field before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Paycor Stadium, home of the Cincinnati Bengals, is seen before NFL football practice on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Paycor Stadium during Stripe The Jungle, Sunday, November 5, 2023.
Paycor Stadium during Stripe The Jungle, Sunday, November 5, 2023.
Paycor Stadium, Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
Paycor Stadium during Stripe The Jungle, Sunday, November 5, 2023.
Paycor Stadium during Week 1 Open In Orange against the New England Patriots, Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Overhead shot of Paycor Stadium at sunset
