Riverfront Stadium
Riverfront Stadium was the home field of the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Ohio. It opened in 1970 and held 60,389 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 2002).
Bengals home until Paul Brown Stadium opened in 2000; imploded on December 29, 2002, with Great American Ball Park and The Banks now on the site.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1970
- Closed
- 2002
- Capacity
- 60,389
- Teams
- Cincinnati Bengals (1970–1999)
- Other names
- Cinergy Field
Teams that played here
- Cincinnati Bengals (NFL), 1970–1999
Stadiums near Riverfront Stadium10
- 1NFLPaycor Stadium — Cincinnati Bengals same city
- 2FBSNippert Stadium — Cincinnati Bearcats same city
- 3FormerMiami Field — Miami RedHawks 31 mi
- 4FBSFred C. Yager Stadium — Miami RedHawks 31 mi
- 5FormerBaujan Field — Dayton Flyers 47 mi
- 6FCSWelcome Stadium — Dayton Flyers 48 mi
- 7FormerStoll Field/McLean Stadium — Kentucky Wildcats 73 mi
- 8FBSKroger Field at C.M. Newton Grounds — Kentucky Wildcats 74 mi
- 9FCSPhil Simms Stadium — Morehead State Eagles 85 mi
- 10FormerSpartan Municipal Stadium — Portsmouth Spartans 85 mi
Questions about Riverfront Stadium
Who played at Riverfront Stadium?
Riverfront Stadium was home to the Cincinnati Bengals (1970–1999).
When did Riverfront Stadium open?
Riverfront Stadium opened in 1970.
Is Riverfront Stadium still standing?
No. Riverfront Stadium has been demolished.
How many fans did Riverfront Stadium hold?
Riverfront Stadium held about 60,389 fans.
What football stadiums are near Riverfront Stadium today?
Paycor Stadium (Cincinnati Bengals) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org.