Paul Brown Stadium
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Jake427
Delaware, OH150 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Crowd control and parking are horribly unorganized. First, don’t park in the CRG garages unless you get there early and don’t plan on leaving right after the game. Getting out of the garage took an hour. Getting into the garage took an hour CPD does zero crowd control or traffic control. It is a free for all. CPD just stands there looking dumb. Park in downtown away from the stadium or in KY. The walk to the stadium was fine. However, once you get to the stadium they funnel you into one narrow path where thousands are trying to get into the stadium. Cincy is the city where 9 people were crushed to death during a Who concert because of this very thing. They haven’t learned a thing in 40 years. Someone is going to get hurt. It’s crazy. They have people yelling into bull horns but you can’t hear them. If you survive the crushing crowd then I’d advise walking quickly around the stadium to the north to another gate. There you will find no people. It’s the stupidest system I’ve ever seen. The exit is the same way. Funnel you back onto that same walkway with 65k other people. Once in the stadium it is fine. Seats are decent as are the views. Hopefully Cincy fixes the crowd flow better before someone gets seriously hurt. Until then, avoid this cluster and watch from the safety of a sports bar.
Written October 2, 2021
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scott c
ofallon, IL1 contribution
Feb 2022
Buyer beware. I bought a pair of season tickets for the Cincinnati Bengals in February for $960 and paid in full. Checked my account today and they raised the prices to $1160. Team rep, Andrew Despotes told me the Bengals had the right to raise the price and refuses to refund my purchase, per term and conditions in the fine print. Please share how the Bengals do their customers.
Written April 26, 2022
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Minnybill
335 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Has to be one of the worst NFL stadiums around. 88 degrees, forecast spot on days in advance and certain concession stands are out of bottled water? Lines are ridiculous. In one line they had MSNBC on the TV while the game is being played. Is anyone paying attention?
Sight lines were good. Seats are seats not benches like Lambeau. Glad Vikings only have to come here once every 8 years. Horrible.
Sight lines were good. Seats are seats not benches like Lambeau. Glad Vikings only have to come here once every 8 years. Horrible.
Written September 13, 2021
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amp999
80 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
Attended Bengals - Packers game today. The seats were comfortable and we had a nice view from the 300 section
Food service was absolutely horrendous. We left our seats right before half time. We were in line for a couple of hot dogs and water until more than halfway through the 3rd quarter.
Should have left the line but after putting in so much time, I wanted something for it.
The middle aged woman seemed uncomfortable with the register, seemed to take the longest trips to fill beer or soda cups, and was just SLOW. Then they had problems with the register. Finally a woman came over to help her. Several people in front of us were equally frustrated as us. Those behind us kept asking what’s going on? At least the other long lines were moving albeit slowly.
Food service was absolutely horrendous. We left our seats right before half time. We were in line for a couple of hot dogs and water until more than halfway through the 3rd quarter.
Should have left the line but after putting in so much time, I wanted something for it.
The middle aged woman seemed uncomfortable with the register, seemed to take the longest trips to fill beer or soda cups, and was just SLOW. Then they had problems with the register. Finally a woman came over to help her. Several people in front of us were equally frustrated as us. Those behind us kept asking what’s going on? At least the other long lines were moving albeit slowly.
Written October 10, 2021
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Gayle C
Connecticut89 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We came for the Bengals/Seahawks game. Bengal fans were welcoming to the Hawk fans. The stadium was rocking with who Dey! The stadium was easy to get to (walking distance from our hotel). The stadium was easy to get around, plenty of signs to direct you. There were also vendors selling drinks from coolers to help reduce wait lines. The main merchandise store was insane! Very long line but it seems like it was moving but I didn’t wait. I was able to get what I wanted in the smaller store. There is a lot going on before and after the game. It’s a great stadium to see a game. Check online for what you can bring in. You need a clear bag. I think this made getting into the stadium a very quick process.
Written October 30, 2023
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J-from-Marysville
Marysville, OH931 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
My kids and I went to the last game of the season, against the Brownies. I'm a Bengals fan and they're Browns fans. Thankfully, we won our second game of the year.
The stadium is nice. Good sight lines. Comfortable seats. It was raining, but we were in the cheap seats up high and under cover - which was really nice.
Food options are in need of improvement. Not much variety.
Access into and out of the stadium was the easiest I've been through.
Hopefully, the team is better next year, so I'll have a desire to come back.
The stadium is nice. Good sight lines. Comfortable seats. It was raining, but we were in the cheap seats up high and under cover - which was really nice.
Food options are in need of improvement. Not much variety.
Access into and out of the stadium was the easiest I've been through.
Hopefully, the team is better next year, so I'll have a desire to come back.
Written January 2, 2020
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Tanya F
Colorado Springs, CO140 contributions
Jul 2022
What can you say about a football stadium...it was easy to find my way around. There was enough signage to not get lost along the way. Stairs are not crazy steep like some of the stadiums I have been in so that was also nice. Great place for a game or concert.
Written July 28, 2022
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FrqtTrvlr14
Cincinnati, OH209 contributions
Nov 2011
This stadium could have been so much more. Unfortunately, Cincinnati has been held ransom by owner Mike Brown's (son of Paul Brown) greed. He consistently invests the minimum possible into the team, and extorts the local taxpayers into paying the way (guaranteed revenue for each game). This stadium should have been enclosed or built with a retractable roof so the city could have attracted a Super Bowl.
Written September 28, 2012
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Guitarjess
Ankeny, IA697 contributions
Went to Bengals vs Vikings game as a family Christmas trip. Two of us wore Bengals gear and I wore Viking gear and never felt mistreated or afraid like I have in other stadiums. The food/drink prices were reasonable. The atmosphere is fun and we all had a great time!
Written December 30, 2013
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Ben Dover
Cincinnati, OH4 contributions
Nov 2019
nfl best team we are the best team ever we went 14-0 and we are #1 get on our level you trashy noob we have won 2894 superbowls.
Written January 10, 2020
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Trabba
Dayton, OH407 contributions
What are the seats in the 300 section like for bigger people? I was offered tickets but I've only ever sat in Club seating due to being a taller and larger person. I like to be cognizant of others and not encroaching on their space. Are the seats big enough and have enough leg room to accommodate larger men?
cndbrewcrew43302
Marion6 contributions
Dropping off my husband and son for the game tomorrow. Where would be the best place to do this ?
Raymond D
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States40 contributions
For Paul Brown Stadium i would get out from its river side on Mehring Way along sde the river near the stadium itself,very close
Hi, I want to sit behind the field goal post on the side where the Bengals due pregame stuff. Would you know what section that would be?
frobozzj
Rossville, GA173 contributions
When we were there, the Bengals entered the stadium near section 160 and warmed up closest to sections 150-160. Section 110 is 50 yard line on the Bengals side.
Have fun at the game!
toddmagruder
Springfield, IL
What are the pre-game events on game day at Paul Brown Stadium? We’re coming from Illinois & don’t want to miss a thing!
Annette F
Kalamazoo, MI38 contributions
Good morning, we were there for a concert. I am not sure of the festivities during a football game. I can tell you that the Club lounge was very nice. Enjoy!!
Jen U
Waukesha, WI118 contributions
If there is not a game that day, is the stadium open to the public to look around? Our family will be in the area in a couple weeks and our teenager is a huge Bengals fan.
Kim N
La Plata, MD88 contributions
Stadium Tours
You can schedule Paul Brown Stadium tours Monday through Friday during the hours of 10 a.m - 2 p.m. from April 1 through June 30. Tour costs are $10.00 for adults, $7.00 for children 18 and under, and $7.00 for seniors. To schedule a tour call 513-455-4800.
I’ll be going to next Monday’s game against the Steelers, front trow right beside the opposing teams tunnel, based off of views it looks as if there’s a lofted gate around the barrier around the whole field, only in specific spots though, ironically one is right where I’m sitting. Would this be a major obstruction? All though I don’t plan on sitting down much so it shouldn’t be an issue. Also, are primetime games against our division rivals fun? Given primetime bengals as all of us fans know we aren’t that great. But is it a fun atmosphere? Also, what will parking run me decently close to the stadium to prevent a major walk
70nataliestar
Portsmouth, VA153 contributions
I wasn't seated in that area so I don't know, sorry! Enjoy!
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- Hotels near Paul Brown Stadium:
- (0.47 mi) Ac Hotel By Marriott Cincinnati At The Banks
- (0.41 mi) Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
- (0.49 mi) Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront, an IHG Hotel
- (0.52 mi) The Westin Cincinnati
- (0.59 mi) Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati Riverfront, an IHG Hotel
- Restaurants near Paul Brown Stadium:
- (0.24 mi) Taste of Belgium - The Banks
- (0.49 mi) Maplewood Kitchen and Bar
- (0.52 mi) Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Cincinnati
- (0.25 mi) Kitty's Sports Grill
- (0.39 mi) Yard House
- Attractions near Paul Brown Stadium:
- (0.29 mi) The Escape Game Cincinnati
- (0.36 mi) Riverwalk
- (0.42 mi) Smale Riverfront Park
- (0.49 mi) Riverside Food Tours
- (0.19 mi) Cincinnati Black Music Walk Of Fame