Paycor Stadium Seating Chart
Paycor Stadium is the riverside home of the Cincinnati Bengals, opened in 2000 on the Ohio River and renamed from Paul Brown Stadium in 2022. The open bowl downtown is known for its 'Who Dey' crowds and views across the river to Kentucky.
Sections at Paycor Stadium
Paycor Stadium's seating bowl is organized into the following main sections. Section layout differs by event — a sports configuration and a concert configuration of the same arena are not the same chart.
- Lower level 100s — sideline and end-zone rows nearest the field
- Club level 200s — premium mid-tier with indoor club access
- Upper level 300s — full upper bowl
- End-zone and party sections
- Suites along both sidelines
Best seats at Paycor Stadium
Lower level sections 110-120 on the Bengals sideline near midfield give the best football angle and afternoon shade on the west side. The upper-deck riverfront side adds a skyline-and-river backdrop behind the action.
Tips before you go
It is on the downtown riverfront near The Banks, so park once and stay for the bars and restaurants pre- and post-game. The open bowl means real weather late season; the Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar and riverfront garages feed the gates.
How to read the Paycor Stadium seating chart
Paycor Stadium seats 65,515 around a field, so reading the chart starts at midfield and works outward and upward. The lower bowl (the 100 level) rings the field closest to the action; the club and suite level sits in the middle; the upper deck climbs steeply above for the widest view. Sideline sections face the field square on and command a premium, while end-zone and corner sections cost less for a more angled look.
Three things decide a Paycor Stadium seat: how close you are to the field, whether you sit on a sideline or in an end zone, and how high you are. For a stadium this size, the value sweet spot is usually the first few rows of the upper sideline at center — close enough to read the play, cheap enough to justify, and high enough for the full picture. Cross-check the official Paycor Stadium map against your ticket's section, row, and seat before you buy, because a seat that is perfect for a concert can sit behind the stage for a game.
Building a seating chart for an event at Paycor Stadium
Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the Cincinnati area? A seating chart keeps the group organized before you ever reach the gates. Map your party onto tables that mirror the suite or section layout, assign each guest a spot, and export a PDF so everyone knows where they sit. For a private event in a banquet space near Paycor Stadium, the same tool lays out rounds, banquet tables, and head tables, then prints a chart the venue's event-services team can work from. Capacity at Paycor Stadium runs to 65,515 for its main configuration, but most private events use a fraction of that in a club, suite, or adjacent hospitality space — exactly the scale the maker below is built for.
Hosting a private event at Paycor Stadium?
Build your own seating chart for the event — banquet rounds for the dinner portion, theater rows for the program, whatever the format calls for. The Seat Chart App maker handles layouts up to 500 seats and exports a print-ready PDF to share with the venue's event team.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats does Paycor Stadium hold?
- Paycor Stadium has a capacity of 65,515 seats. Capacity varies by event configuration — a concert may use floor seating that a basketball game doesn't, and a private buyout uses a different count than a public event.
- What are the best seats at Paycor Stadium?
- Lower level sections 110-120 on the Bengals sideline near midfield give the best football angle and afternoon shade on the west side. The upper-deck riverfront side adds a skyline-and-river backdrop behind the action.
- What sections does Paycor Stadium have?
- Main sections include: Lower level 100s — sideline and end-zone rows nearest the field; Club level 200s — premium mid-tier with indoor club access; Upper level 300s — full upper bowl. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Paycor Stadium located?
- Paycor Stadium is in Cincinnati, Ohio. Check the venue's official website for the exact address, parking options, and public transit access closest to your seat section.
- How do I plan a private event at Paycor Stadium?
- For private events, build a seating chart that maps to the venue's section layout using the Seat Chart App maker below. Drop tables to match your event's footprint within the venue's space, assign guests, and export a PDF to share with the venue's event-services team.