Nippert Stadium
Nippert Stadium is a college football stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, home of the Cincinnati Bearcats, who play in the Big 12 of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1915, making it 111 years old in 2026 and seats 38,088 fans. It ranks 16th of 16 in the Big 12 by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 40,124 vs. UConn (2015).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Home of
- Cincinnati Bearcats
- School
- University of Cincinnati
- Conference
- Big 12
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1915
- Capacity
- 38,088
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Former names
- Carson Field (1901–1924)
- Record crowd
- 40,124 vs. UConn (2015)
- Size rank in FBS
- 78th of 138
Famous games at Nippert Stadium
- 2013: Sold-out Keg of Nails rivalry game
- 2015: Record crowd for 37–13 win over UConn
- 2016: FC Cincinnati vs. Crystal Palace friendly drew 35,061
Other teams that played here
- Cincinnati Bengals (NFL), 1968–1969
Seating & views
Nippert Stadium seats 38,088 and is tucked into the middle of UC's Uptown campus, crowded by academic and athletic buildings. The field was lowered 12 feet in 1936, and a 2015 renovation added a west-side pavilion with the press box, suites, loge boxes and club seating, with field-level suites following in 2022. The Reed Shank Pavilion lines the east sideline, and a permanent grandstand stands behind the north end zone. The student section, the Ruckus, fills the south end zone below the stadium's memorial monument. The field is Carson Field, with permanent black end zones since 2021.
Parking & tailgating
Parking is in UC's Uptown campus garages. Most, including Calhoun, Corry, CCM, Campus Green and Varsity Village, are for season passholders. Single-game passes are prepaid for Eden, Woodside and Clifton lots, and Eden sells day-of parking for $25, card only, with shuttles to the stadium. Grills are not allowed in garages. The main tailgate scene is The Grid on Campus Green, with more than 125 zones, a DJ stage and food trucks. The Commons offers REVELxp setups, rooftop spots on the University Avenue Garage sell by the season, and the Family Fun Zone is on Sheakley Lawn. Check GoBearcats.com's gameday guide, since details change.
Seating and parking sources: gobearcats.com, uc.edu, en.wikipedia.org.
Plan your trip to Nippert Stadium
Stadiums near Nippert Stadium10
- 1FBSFred C. Yager Stadium — Miami RedHawks 27 mi
- 2FCSWelcome Stadium — Dayton Flyers 43 mi
- 3FBSKroger Field at C.M. Newton Grounds — Kentucky Wildcats 79 mi
- 4FBSScheumann Stadium — Ball State Cardinals 86 mi
- 5FCSPhil Simms Stadium — Morehead State Eagles 88 mi
- 6FBSL&N Federal Credit Union Stadium — Louisville Cardinals 92 mi
- 7FCSBud and Jackie Sellick Bowl — Butler Bulldogs 97 mi
- 8FBSOhio Stadium — Ohio State Buckeyes 99 mi
- 9FCSRoy Kidd Stadium — Eastern Kentucky Colonels 99 mi
- 10FBSMerchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium — Indiana Hoosiers 108 mi
Questions about Nippert Stadium
Where do the Cincinnati Bearcats play home games?
The Cincinnati Bearcats play at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
How many people does Nippert Stadium hold?
Nippert Stadium has a capacity of 38,088.
When did Nippert Stadium open?
Nippert Stadium opened in 1915.
What is the attendance record at Nippert Stadium?
The record crowd at Nippert Stadium is 40,124 vs. UConn (2015).
Does Nippert Stadium have grass or turf?
Nippert Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Nippert Stadium?
Fred C. Yager Stadium in Oxford is about 27 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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