Venue guide

Paycor Stadium

Paycor Stadium is a stadium in Cincinnati, OH.

Venue info

Checked against Paycor Stadium’s official sources. Tap a section to open it.

Bag policy

Checked Aug 20, 2026

Paycor Stadium enforces a clear bag policy, allowing clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags not exceeding 12" x 6" x 12". Exceptions are made for medically necessary items after inspection.

Allowed

  • Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12"
  • Clear backpacks
  • Clear fanny packs
  • Clear cinch bags
  • One-gallon reusable clear plastic bags
  • Small clutch purse no larger than 4.5" x 6.5"

Not allowed

  • Non-clear bags exceeding size restrictions
  • Backpacks
  • Camera bags
  • Binocular cases
  • Large tote bags
  • Mesh bags
  • Purses
  • Clinch bags
  • Printed pattern/tinted bags

Entrances and doors

Checked Oct 22, 2026

There are seven entry gates, all accessible, including the West Gate off Central Avenue, altafiber Northwest Gate, Northeast Gate, East Gate off Elm Street, and Fifth Third Southeast Gate off Mehring Way. For Bengals games, gates open 90 minutes before kickoff. Concerts can differ, so check your event page.

Parking

Checked Aug 20, 2026

Parking lots open 4-6 hours before kickoff, with accessible parking available in Lot 1. Additional parking options include nearby garages and lots. Queen City Riverboats offer transport from Newport, KY for $10 per person.

Rideshare

Checked Oct 22, 2026

Rideshare drop-off and pickup is on 2nd Street between Vine and Walnut. For Bengals games, ADA guests can be dropped off at the curb cut-out on Central Ave. between West Pete Rose Way and Mehring Way for the West Gate, or dropped off and picked up at Race St. and Freedom Way outside E + O Kitchen for the East Gate.

Accessibility

Checked Aug 20, 2026

Approximately 30 ADA parking spaces are available for purchase on the day of Bengals home games in Lot 1 It is strongly recommended that fans purchase parking in advance of gameday. Accessible (ADA) seating is available throughout Paycor Stadium, on all three levels.

Food and drink

Checked Aug 20, 2026

Paycor Stadium offers a variety of food and drink options including premium chicken tenders, fries, beer, hard seltzer, soda, and water. These items are available at the TLC sections 142, 112, 152, and 122.

Re-entry

Checked Aug 20, 2026

To relieve the animal, the handler should contact a stadium gate manager to obtain permission prior to exiting the stadium to ensure they will be granted re-entry.

Tickets and will call

Checked Aug 20, 2026

On game days, the Ticket Office/Will Call location is on the North side of the stadium, located between the altafiber Northwest Gate and Gate C (next to the Bengals Pro Shop). Will Call and sales windows are open three hours prior to kickoff until the end of the second quarter.

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