US EditionHamilton County, Bengals Agree to Framework of New 11-Year Lease, 4 Days Before Deadline
- On June 26, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County agreed on a framework for an 11-year lease extension, including $470 million in Paycor Stadium renovations.
- The deal follows previous proposals for $830 million in improvements and a June 30 deadline, which was extended to finalize definitive documents.
- The lease is structured for an initial period of 10 years, with the possibility to extend through up to five additional terms of two years each, and the Bengals are responsible for 25% of the renovation expenses while the county covers the remaining 75%.
- Katie Blackburn, the Bengals' executive vice president, expressed that the agreement marks an important milestone for both the team and Hamilton County, ensuring the Bengals will remain in Cincinnati moving forward.
- The agreement awaits formal endorsement by both the team and county commissioners, while they intend to pursue additional financial support from the state.
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Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals and local officials have reached a tentative agreement to make $470 million in renovations to Paycor Stadium and keep the team there until at least 2036. The preliminary agreement announced Thursday still needs approval from the team and Hamilton County commissioners. Both sides have until June 30 to agree on a new lease or approve the first of five two-year extensions, but have agreed to…
Cincinnati Bengals, county reach tentative $470M deal to renovate Paycor Stadium
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals and local officials have reached a tentative deal to make $470 million in renovations to Paycor Stadium and keep the team there through at least 2036. The preliminary agreement announced Thursday still needs final approval from the team and Hamilton County commissioners. FILE - Paycor Stadium, home of the Cincinnati Bengals, is seen before NFL football practice on May 6, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Car…
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