Huntington Bank Field is the Cleveland Browns’ home on the shore of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland, a lakefront NFL stadium known for the Dawg Pound, brutal lake-effect winters, and open views of the water beyond the stands. It sits right next to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on the North Coast Harbor and has hosted the Browns since 1999.
It’s also a stadium with an expiration date: the Browns broke ground on a new domed Huntington Bank Field in Brook Park in spring 2026, targeted to open for the 2029 season. Here’s everything to know about the current stadium — capacity and history, how to get tickets and parking, the seating chart and bag policy, gameday weather — plus what’s coming next for the Browns and their current lakefront home.
Quick Answer
Huntington Bank Field is the Cleveland Browns’ open-air NFL stadium at 100 Alfred Lerner Way on Cleveland’s Lake Erie waterfront, seating about 67,431 fans since it opened in 1999. Tickets are sold through the Browns’ official site and Ticketmaster, most fans park in downtown lots within a 10-15 minute walk of the gates, and a clear-bag policy applies at every entrance.
The Browns are already building a new $2.6 billion domed Huntington Bank Field in Brook Park, next to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, with an opening targeted for the 2029 season.
Stadium Facts at a Glance
Team: Cleveland Browns (NFL) · Location: 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 · Opened: September 12, 1999 · Capacity: about 67,431 (reduced from an original 73,200 after 2014-2015 renovations) · Construction cost: about $283 million · Architects: Populous (formerly HOK Sport), Robert P. Madison International, Ralph Tyler Companies · Surface: natural Kentucky bluegrass with an underground heating system (nine boilers and roughly 40 miles of piping) · Naming rights: Huntington Bank since September 2024, under a 20-year deal that carries over to the Browns’ new Brook Park stadium when it opens. · Record attendance: 73,718, set November 3, 2002 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Tickets & Prices: How to Buy
Single-game Browns tickets go on sale through the team’s own box office and Ticketmaster, the club’s official ticketing partner, with resale marketplaces like SeatGeek and Vivid Seats also listing verified seats once the schedule is set. Prices swing widely by opponent, day of week, and section — a corner in the upper deck runs far cheaper than a 50-yard-line sideline seat or a game against a marquee opponent — so there’s no single ‘ticket price’ worth quoting; check the marketplaces above for the current range on any given date.
Season Ticket Memberships are sold directly by the Browns and typically include interest-free payment plans, merchandise and concession discounts, and access to presales for concerts and other non-NFL events at the stadium. For premium options, suites and club seats are handled separately from general-admission tickets and usually require contacting the team’s premium services team rather than buying through a public marketplace. For current pricing, availability, and official policies, see the Cleveland Browns’ official tickets page or the official Huntington Bank Field site.
Location, Parking & Getting There
Huntington Bank Field sits at 100 Alfred Lerner Way in downtown Cleveland, on the North Coast Harbor between the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Lake Erie, within walking distance of the Warehouse District and Tower City.
Most fans park in the surface lots and garages that ring downtown, many within a 10-15 minute walk of the gates, with official lots typically opening several hours before kickoff. The Greater Cleveland RTA’s Waterfront Line rapid stop drops fans right near the stadium as an alternative to driving, and rideshare pickup/drop-off zones are set up close to the gates for Uber and Lyft.
Seating Chart & Where to Sit
Seating runs from the lower bowl up through club levels and suites, with the Dawg Pound occupying the open east end and premium seating concentrated along the sidelines. Sideline seats in the lower bowl offer the closest views of the action and some shelter from wind; upper-deck seats trade proximity for a wider view of the lake and skyline behind the opposite end zone.
An official interactive seating map and seat-view tool are available through the stadium’s own website for fans deciding where to sit, including views by section for football, concerts, and other configurations.
Bag Policy & Gameday Rules
Only clear bags no larger than 12″ x 12″ x 6″, or small clutch-style bags and wristlets up to 6.5″ x 4.5″, are allowed inside. Backpacks, coolers, briefcases, cinch sacks, and non-clear purses larger than a clutch are not permitted, so most fans are better off leaving bags at home entirely.
Bag and security screening rules can vary slightly for concerts and other special events held at the stadium, so it’s worth double-checking the policy on the event page before heading downtown.
Game Day: The Dawg Pound & Lakefront Weather
The stadium’s signature spot is the Dawg Pound, the open east end zone bleacher section where the loudest Browns fans gather. It’s a direct successor to the original Dawg Pound at the old Cleveland Municipal Stadium, which stood on the same footprint before it was demolished in 1996.
Huntington Bank Field is a fully open-air stadium with no roof, so lake-effect wind, rain, and snow are part of the experience for late-season games. The Kentucky bluegrass field uses an underground heating system to stay playable through Cleveland winters, and the stadium’s exposed lakefront position means wind off Lake Erie can be a real factor for kickers and passers, especially in December and January.
A Stadium With Several Names
Since opening for the 1999 season, the venue has carried four names as sponsorships changed hands: Cleveland Browns Stadium (1999-2013), FirstEnergy Stadium (2013-2023), a brief return to Cleveland Browns Stadium, and Huntington Bank Field since September 2024 under a 20-year naming rights deal.
Cleveland’s arrangement is unusual among NFL cities because the city itself owns the stadium and sells the naming rights separately, rather than bundling them with the team. A $120 million renovation completed in phases during 2014 and 2015 trimmed seating capacity from its original 73,200 while adding new scoreboards and other upgrades.
Record Attendance & Notable Non-Football Events
The stadium’s attendance record, 73,718, was set on November 3, 2002, during a Browns-Steelers game — a mark from before the 2014-2015 renovation trimmed the capacity down to its current level. Beyond football, the venue has hosted major concerts including U2, Taylor Swift, and the Rolling Stones, plus college football games, international soccer matches, and outdoor hockey’s ‘Faceoff on the Lake’ between Michigan and Ohio State.
The New Huntington Bank Field: A Domed Stadium in Brook Park
The Browns held official and ceremonial groundbreakings for a new, enclosed Huntington Bank Field in Brook Park in March and April 2026, at 18300 Snow Road, next to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and roughly 15 miles southwest of downtown Cleveland. Ohio’s legislature approved the public-funding portion of the deal in June 2025, and construction is being led by a joint venture of AECOM Hunt, Turner Construction, and Independence Construction, with an opening targeted for the 2029 season.
The project is expected to cost around $2.6 billion, with Haslam Sports Group covering the bulk of that cost and any overruns. The roughly 67,500-seat bowl is designed by HKS, Inc., with a translucent, skylight-style roof meant to shield fans from Northeast Ohio winters while keeping the open, daylit feel of an outdoor stadium — plans also call for the widest concourse in the NFL. Under the existing naming rights deal, the Huntington Bank Field name moves with the team, so the new venue will carry the same name as the current lakefront stadium.
What Happens to the Lakefront Stadium After 2029
Once the Browns relocate, the current Huntington Bank Field is expected to be demolished under a settlement between the team and the City of Cleveland. As part of that deal, the Browns and Haslam Sports Group agreed to pay Cleveland roughly $100 million covering demolition of the existing stadium and related lakefront redevelopment.
The city, working with the North Coast Waterfront Development Corporation, has already begun soliciting proposals for the roughly 22-acre stadium site and surrounding lakefront acreage, with plans to make the land ‘pad ready’ for redevelopment once the Browns move out after the 2028 season (with options to stay through 2029-2030 if construction runs long).
Huntington Bank Field FAQs
What is the seating capacity of Huntington Bank Field?
About 67,431, down from an original 73,200 after a 2014-2015 renovation. The stadium’s all-time attendance record is 73,718, set in a 2002 game before that renovation.
Where do I park at Huntington Bank Field?
Surface lots and parking garages ring downtown Cleveland within about a 10-15 minute walk of the gates, most opening several hours before kickoff. RTA’s Waterfront Line rapid stop and designated rideshare zones near the gates are alternatives to driving.
What is the bag policy at Huntington Bank Field?
Only clear bags up to 12″ x 12″ x 6″, or small clutch bags/wristlets up to 6.5″ x 4.5″, are allowed. Backpacks, coolers, and non-clear purses larger than a clutch are not permitted.
How do I buy Huntington Bank Field tickets?
Single-game tickets are sold through the Browns’ official site and Ticketmaster, the team’s official partner; resale marketplaces like SeatGeek and Vivid Seats also list verified seats. Season Ticket Memberships are sold directly by the Browns with payment-plan options.
Why is it called Huntington Bank Field?
Huntington Bank bought the naming rights in September 2024 under a 20-year deal. The venue previously carried the names Cleveland Browns Stadium and FirstEnergy Stadium.
Does Huntington Bank Field have a roof?
No — the current lakefront stadium is fully open-air. The Browns’ new stadium under construction in Brook Park will be enclosed with a translucent, skylight-style roof and is targeted to open in 2029.
When is the new Browns stadium opening?
The new domed Huntington Bank Field in Brook Park broke ground in spring 2026 and is targeted to open for the 2029 NFL season.
How much is the new Huntington Bank Field costing?
The Brook Park stadium is projected to cost around $2.6 billion, with Haslam Sports Group covering the bulk of the cost and any overruns; Ohio’s legislature approved the public-funding portion in June 2025.
What will happen to the current stadium after the Browns move?
It’s expected to be demolished under a settlement between the Browns and the City of Cleveland, with the team contributing roughly $100 million toward demolition and lakefront redevelopment of the site.
Where is Huntington Bank Field located?
100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, on the North Coast Harbor between the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Lake Erie.
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