The Bengals are rolling out a broad set of upgrades at Paycor Stadium, with the first major wave of work expected to be largely finished before the 2026 season.
According to the team, the offseason renovation push touches a little bit of everything for fans. The list includes renovated restrooms, upgraded concessions, transformed club lounges, reimagined suites, a redesigned Bengals Pro Shop, a modernized scoreboard control room, improved wayfinding, and core infrastructure improvements.
The club said the project is part of a longer modernization effort tied to the new lease signed last year between Hamilton County and the Bengals. In the team’s words, “Phase One” of the renovation plan “will be substantially complete ahead of Cincinnati Music Festival and the Bengals' 2026 season,” and the work has “exceeded expectations.”
Warm Construction, listed as an Official Builder of the Cincinnati Bengals, handled many of the renovations, including the concessions, club lounges, suites, and the Bengals Pro Shop.
The team also framed the project as part of a broader commitment to the stadium and the riverfront area around it. In its statement, the Bengals said the renovation effort is intended to “responsibly invest in Paycor Stadium, ensuring it remains a premier NFL venue while supporting economic activity along Cincinnati's riverfront.” The team added that the investment strengthens The Banks, which “generates more than $2.5 billion in annual economic impact, including more than $1 billion annually driven by the Bengals.”
Some of the most noticeable changes are aimed directly at the fan experience. The Bengals said all public restrooms were updated with new lighting, flooring, walls and ceilings, while nursing rooms were renovated for mothers and young children.
“All restrooms were renovated with updated lighting, flooring, walls and ceilings to provide a brighter, more contemporary experience. Nursing rooms were renovated to accommodate mothers and young children,” the team noted.
Fans will begin seeing the changes in person starting this weekend at the annual Cincinnati Music Festival.
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