Overview
- The Bengals released photos and a progress report Tuesday showing phase one of the multi-year renovation is largely complete and in use ahead of the Cincinnati Music Festival and 2026 preseason games.
- Phase one refits fan-facing spaces with renovated restrooms, expanded club lounges, redesigned suites, a reworked Bengals Pro Shop, and over 1,000 new wayfinding signs to improve flow and comfort.
- Concession areas were rebuilt for faster service with grab-and-go 'Go Route' stations and self-checkout kiosks while the scoreboard control room was upgraded to an IP-based 4K system with extra cameras and replay feeds to improve the gameday experience.
- Work on core infrastructure continues with concrete repairs, waterproofing and passenger elevator modernization, and local reports note Hamilton County approved a county-backed funding package (reported between about $184.5 million and $200 million) tied to a lease that keeps the Bengals at the county-owned stadium through at least 2036.
- Larger projects are scheduled for 2027, including added escalators, replacement of stadium seats and a new, larger videoboard, moves intended to keep Paycor Stadium competitive as an NFL venue and support activity on Cincinnati's riverfront.