Stadiums / Paycor Stadium

Paycor Stadium

7.4

Cincinnati

Stadium information

Type
stadium
Capacity
65,515
Opened
2000
Roof
Open Air
Surface
FieldTurf
League
NFL
Sports
Football
Categories
sport_football
Timezone
America/New_York
Status
active
Address
[object Object]
Location
Cincinnati
Nicknames
The Jungle

Cincinnati NFL stadium located along the Ohio River.

Former names

  • Paul Brown Stadium

Passport Score

7.4

1 ratings · 0 check-ins

Atmosphere
6.0
Concessions
8.3
Amenities
8.8
Access
7.0
Neighborhood
7.0
Attractions
7.0

Location map

[object Object] · Cincinnati

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Naming rights history

  1. Paul Brown Stadium

    2000-2022

  2. Paycor Stadium

    2022-present

Home team history

  1. Cincinnati Bengals

    2000-present · NFL

  2. Georgia Southern Eagles

    Present · NCAAF

Features · Architecture

Concourse Sightlines

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The open concourses provide views of the field and riverfront surroundings.

Ohio River Views

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The stadium provides views of the Ohio River and Northern Kentucky skyline.

Paul Brown Stadium Heritage

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The original stadium design remains connected to Bengals founder Paul Brown.

Riverfront Plaza Areas

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The outdoor spaces create gathering areas for fans before games.

Features · History

1980s Bengals Era

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Highlights the teams that reached Super Bowls XVI and XXIII.

Anthony Munoz Tribute

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors the Hall of Fame offensive tackle and greatest Bengals player.

Bengals History

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Showcases memorabilia and important moments from franchise history.

Bengals Ring of Honor

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors franchise legends including players and contributors.

Cincinnati Bengals Retired Numbers

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors Bengals legends including Anthony Munoz and franchise greats.

Paul Brown

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Celebrates the founder and namesake of the franchise's original stadium.

Super Bowl History

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Celebrates Bengals Super Bowl appearances and franchise milestones.

Features · Experience

Bengals Jungle Fan

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Interactive fan activities celebrating the team's "Jungle" identity.

Bengals Stadium Tours

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Behind-the-scenes tours featuring the field, locker rooms, and history.

Cincinnati Food

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Features local favorites including Cincinnati-style foods.

Kid-Friendly Bengals Activities

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Family football activities and entertainment.

Traditions

Who Dey Chant Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chant · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Before kickoff, after touchdowns, and after victories, the entire stadium chants "Who Dey! Who Dey! Who Dey think gonna beat dem Bengals?"

Jungle Roar Iconic Must experience

Pregame Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Player introductions begin with tiger growls and jungle-themed effects, setting the tone inside Paycor Stadium.

Welcome to the Jungle Iconic Must experience

Songs & Music · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Guns N' Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle" blasts through the stadium before kickoff and during key defensive moments.

Whiteout Games Iconic Must experience

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday

During designated games, fans wear white to create one of the NFL's most recognizable whiteout environments.

Bengal Jim Tailgate Iconic Must experience

Pregame Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Thousands of fans gather at the famous Bengal Jim tailgate before home games, one of the league's best-known fan gatherings.

History & timeline

AFC Championship History Iconic Must experience

Championship Banners · Championship display areas, main concourse

AFC Championship runs — Super Bowls XVI, XXIII, and the Burrow era run to LVI.

Anthony Muñoz Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Munoz gallery

The greatest offensive lineman in NFL history — a Bengals original and Hall of Fame immortal.

Bengals vs Steelers Rivalry Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, rivalry exhibits

The fiercest rivalry in the AFC North — Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh for division supremacy.

Boomer Esiason Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Esiason gallery

MVP quarterback and the voice of the 1988 Super Bowl run.

Cincinnati Football History Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, Cincinnati history exhibit

Cincinnati football culture — from Paul Brown to The Jungle to Joe Burrow.

Greatest Bengals Moments Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, greatest moments gallery

The Freezer Bowl, Burrow heroics, Chad Johnson celebrations, and the greatest plays in franchise history.

Joe Burrow Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Burrow gallery

Joe Burrow — AFC Champion, Comeback Player of the Year, and the face of a new Cincinnati era.

Jungle Era Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Jungle exhibit

The Jungle era — tiger stripes, Guns N' Roses, and Who Dey Nation culture.

Riverfront Stadium History Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, riverfront exhibit

From Riverfront Stadium to Paul Brown to Paycor — Cincinnati football along the Ohio River.

Super Bowl LVI Iconic Must experience

Championship Banners · Championship display area, main concourse

Super Bowl LVI — Joe Burrow's run to the big game and a new chapter in Bengals history.

Super Bowl XXIII Iconic Must experience

Championship Banners · Championship display area, main concourse

Super Bowl XXIII — the Drive, Montana to Rice, and heartbreak in Miami.

Bengals vs Ravens Rivalry Iconic

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, rivalry exhibits

AFC North rivalry with Baltimore — division battles for over two decades.

Chad Johnson Legacy Iconic

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Johnson gallery

Ochocinco — the flash, the celebrations, and one of the most electric receivers in Bengals history.

Cris Collinsworth Legacy Iconic

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Collinsworth gallery

Super Bowl receiver and Bengals legend before the broadcast booth.

Franchise Timeline Iconic

Historic display · Main concourse, timeline wall

Complete franchise timeline from 1968 expansion to Super Bowl LVI and beyond.

Ken Anderson Legacy Iconic

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Anderson gallery

MVP quarterback and the face of the 1980s Bengals.

Sam Wyche Legacy Iconic

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Wyche gallery

The coach who led the Bengals to Super Bowl XXIII and revolutionized the no-huddle offense.

Super Bowl XVI Iconic

Championship Banners · Championship display area, main concourse

Super Bowl XVI — the Bengals' first Super Bowl appearance against the 49ers.

Bengals vs Browns Rivalry

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, rivalry exhibits

AFC North rivalry with Cleveland — Ohio bragging rights.

Entertainment

Who Dey Mascot Iconic Must experience

Mascot · Field level and concourse, gameday

Who Dey — the Bengals mascot firing up Who Dey Nation on gameday.

Ben-Gals Cheerleaders Iconic

Cheerleaders · Field level, sidelines and pregame

The Ben-Gals — Bengals cheerleaders performing on gameday in The Jungle.

Ring of Honor Ceremonies Iconic

Special Event · Ring of Honor area and field level

Ring of Honor induction ceremonies honoring franchise legends.

Tailgate Events Iconic

Tailgate Lot · Parking lots, pregame

Tailgate events along the Ohio River before kickoff in Cincinnati.

Pregame Fan Festivals Must experience

Pregame Entertainment · Jungle Plaza, pregame

Pre-game fan festivals at Jungle Plaza — food, music, and Who Dey energy.

Military Appreciation Events

Special Event · Field level, select gamedays

Salute to service events honoring military members in Cincinnati.

Theme Nights

Special Event · Throughout the stadium, select gamedays

Special theme nights — throwbacks, alumni, and Who Dey Nation celebrations.

Alumni Meet & Greets

Special Event · Hall of Fame area and club spaces, select events

Meet and greets with Bengals alumni and franchise legends.

Experiences

65,000 Fans Yell WHO DEY Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chant · Throughout the stadium, peak gameday moments

65,000 fans yelling WHO DEY — the loudest moment in The Jungle.

AFC Championship Game Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Paycor Stadium, AFC Championship

AFC Championship at Paycor Stadium — one win from the Super Bowl.

Bengals vs Ravens Iconic Must experience

Rivalry Game · Paycor Stadium, Bengals vs Ravens

AFC North rivalry when Baltimore visits Paycor Stadium.

Bengals vs Steelers Iconic Must experience

Rivalry Game · Paycor Stadium, Bengals vs Steelers

The fiercest rivalry in the AFC North when Pittsburgh comes to Cincinnati.

December Football in Cincinnati Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Paycor Stadium, December home game

December football in Cincinnati — cold, intensity, and Who Dey Nation at full voice.

Joe Burrow Primetime Game Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Paycor Stadium, Burrow primetime home game

Joe Burrow under the primetime lights — AFC Champion in his element.

Jungle Entrance Iconic Must experience

Exterior Feature · Jungle Entrance, stadium exterior

Walk through the Jungle Entrance — tiger-striped gateway to Who Dey Nation.

Participate in the Who Dey Chant Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chant · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Who Dey! Who Dey! Who Dey think gonna beat dem Bengals! — with 65,000 fans in The Jungle.

Paycor Stadium Iconic Must experience

First Visit · Main entrance, Paycor Stadium

Your first time walking into Paycor Stadium — The Jungle, tiger stripes, and Who Dey.

Paycor Stadium Tour Iconic Must experience

Tour · Paycor Stadium tour entrance

Behind-the-scenes Paycor Stadium tour — Ring of Honor, clubs, and field.

Ring of Honor Ceremony Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Ring of Honor area, induction ceremonies

Ring of Honor induction ceremony — honor franchise legends in Cincinnati.

Steelers Rivalry Weekend Iconic Must experience

Rivalry Game · Paycor Stadium, Steelers game weekend

Full Steelers rivalry weekend — the fiercest hatred in the AFC North.

Stripe the Jungle Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Paycor Stadium, Stripe the Jungle gameday

Stripe the Jungle — coordinated tiger-stripe fan sections on a special gameday.

Sunday Night Football Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Paycor Stadium, Sunday Night Football

Primetime SNF energy under the Paycor Stadium lights along the Ohio River.

Tailgate Along the Ohio River Iconic Must experience

Tailgate Lot · Parking lots along the Ohio River, pregame

Tailgate along the Ohio River — riverfront pregame culture in Cincinnati.

Walk Field Level During a Tour Iconic Must experience

Field access · Field level, tour route

Walk on the field during a guided stadium tour.

Welcome to the Jungle Before Kickoff Iconic Must experience

Pregame Ritual · Throughout the stadium, pregame

Welcome to the Jungle blasts before kickoff — The Jungle comes alive in Cincinnati.

White Bengal Game Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Paycor Stadium, White Bengal gameday

A White Bengal whiteout — coordinated white when the Bengals take the field.

Bengals Victory Celebration Must experience

Victory Celebration · Field level and stands, postgame

Stay for the postgame victory celebration when the Bengals win at home.

Bengals vs Browns Must experience

Rivalry Game · Paycor Stadium, Bengals vs Browns

AFC North rivalry when Cleveland visits The Jungle.

Monday Night Football Must experience

Special Event · Paycor Stadium, Monday Night Football

Monday Night Football in Cincinnati under the national spotlight.

Fan reviews

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9.5 2026-05

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  • atmosphere: 6.0
  • food: 8.3
  • parking: 7.0
  • neighborhood: 7.0
  • facilities: 8.8
  • attractions: 7.0

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