Paul Brown Stadium Parking Lot Tips for the Cincinnati Bengals [Paycor Stadium]

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If you are heading to an Cincinnati Bengals game, or some other type of hosted event at Paul Brown Stadium, this Paul Brown Stadium Parking Tips Guide will help you understand where the different stadium parking lots are located.

**To avoid hassle, my advice is to purchase a parking pass in advance. I like to use Vivid Seats because they allow you to browse a parking map to find a lot and price that makes sense for you. Click here to view Paul Brown Stadium parking passes available at VividSeats.com (affiliate link takes you to vividseats.com).

These are the Paul Brown Stadium parking lots and other information that we cover in this guide:

Paul Brown Stadium CRG East Parking
Paul Brown Stadium CRG West Parking
Paul Brown Stadium CRG Mid Parking
Paul Brown Stadium Lot 1 Parking
Paul Brown Stadium Lot 1U Parking
Paul Brown Stadium Lot A Parking
Paul Brown Stadium Lot B Parking
Paul Brown Stadium Lot D Parking
Paul Brown Stadium Lot E Parking
Paul Brown Stadium Lot ERV Parking
Paul Brown Stadium Garage Lot U
Paul Brown Stadium Hilltop Lot Parking
Paul Brown Stadium Parking Garages
Paul Brown Stadium Uber Pickup

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Where to Park at Paul Brown Stadium

How Does Parking Work at Paul Brown Stadium?

Most Paul Brown Stadium parking can be purchased in advance or on gameday, although there are a few exceptions. In general, it is always best to buy in advance if possible to remove the hassle of buying at the stadium.

Although there are several lots and garages right around the stadium used as Bengals parking, there are also a wide range of garages and lots around downtown Cincinnati that provide parking options. Although prices can vary, in general, the farther you are willing to walk, the cheaper the prices usually get.

Sometimes if you are willing to walk a bit farther, it also makes it easier to get out of downtown Cincinnati after the game.

Paul Brown Stadium Parking Tips

Buy Prepaid Parking if Possible – Buying a parking pass in advance can help you avoid the hassle of buying at the stadium, and allows you to reserve a spot in a parking lot that makes the most sense for you. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Bengals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com).

Riverboats – Queen City Riverboats will pick up fans at transport them to and from the game from The Beer Sellar and Hooters (which are located on the south side of the river). This is a nice option for those who want to save a bit of money and who want to avoid the traffic near the stadium. These riverboats are $6 per person, and you keep the ticket so the return is free. The riverboats start two hours prior to the game, and return trips start at halftime and continue until 45 minutes after the game.

Get Directions – One cool thing that the Bengals do is they have map links on their parking page where you can get unique directions to each lot based on your location. To check it out, visit the Bengals parking map page.

Paul Brown Stadium Parking Lots

Paul Brown Stadium Lot 1 Parking Location

Paul Brown Stadium Lot 1 parking is located northwest of the stadium. The entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Lot 1 is located on the west side of Central Avenue, just north of the intersection of Central Avenue and Pete Rose Way West. The lot itself is positioned underneath the Second Street overpass.

Yes, it does cost to park in Paul Brown Stadium Lot 1 Parking. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Bengals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com). Prepaying for parking helps reduce hassle and avoid wait times at the stadium.

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Lot 1 as you approach it from Central Avenue. If you are parking in Paul Brown Stadium Lot 1, it will take only a few minutes to walk to the stadium.

Paul Brown Stadium Lot 1U Parking Location

Paul Brown Stadium Lot 1U parking is located northwest of the stadium. The entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Lot 1U is located on the south side of 3rd Street, just west of the intersection of 3rd Street and John Street. The lot itself is positioned underneath the Second Street and I-71 overpasses.

Yes, it does cost to park in Paul Brown Stadium Lot 1U Parking. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Bengals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com). Prepaying for parking helps reduce hassle and avoid wait times at the stadium.

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Lot 1U as you approach it from 3rd Street. If you are parking in Paul Brown Stadium Lot 1U, it will take only about five minutes to walk to the stadium.

Paul Brown Stadium Lot A Parking Location

Paul Brown Stadium Lot A parking is located north of the stadium. The entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Lot A is located on the south side of 3rd Street, just west of the intersection of 3rd Street and Plum Street. The lot itself is positioned underneath the I-71 overpasses.

Yes, it does cost to park in Paul Brown Stadium Lot A Parking. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Bengals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com). Prepaying for parking helps reduce hassle and avoid wait times at the stadium.

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Lot A as you approach it from 3rd Street. If you are parking in Paul Brown Stadium Lot A, it will take only about five minutes to walk to the stadium.

Paul Brown Stadium Lot B Parking Location

Paul Brown Stadium Lot B parking is located northeast of the stadium. The entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Lot B is located on the north side of Pete Rose Way West, very near to the west entrance to the Central Riverfront Parking Garage. The lot itself is positioned below (but not directly underneath) the Elm Street and Freedom Way overpasses.

Yes, it does cost to park in Paul Brown Stadium Lot B Parking. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Bengals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com). Prepaying for parking helps reduce hassle and avoid wait times at the stadium.

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Lot B as you approach it from Pete Rose Way West. If you are parking in Paul Brown Stadium Lot B, it will take only a few minutes to walk to the stadium. The entrance to this lot is directly across the street from the entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Lot D.

Paul Brown Stadium Lot D Parking Location

Paul Brown Stadium Lot D parking is located east of the stadium. The entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Lot D is located on the south side of Pete Rose Way West, very near to the west entrance to the Central Riverfront Parking Garage. The entrance itself is positioned below the Freedom Way overpasses.

Yes, it does cost to park in Paul Brown Stadium Lot D Parking. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Bengals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com). Prepaying for parking helps reduce hassle and avoid wait times at the stadium.

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Lot D as you approach it from Pete Rose Way West. If you are parking in Paul Brown Stadium Lot D, it will take only a few minutes to walk to the stadium. The entrance to this lot is directly across the street from the entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Lot B.

Paul Brown Stadium Lot E Parking Location

Paul Brown Stadium Lot E parking is located southeast of the stadium. The entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Lot E is located on the south side of Mehring Way, just west of the intersection of Mehring Way and Elm Street. The entrance itself is positioned on the other side of Mehring Way from the stadium, and the lot is located in the area between the stadium and the river.

Yes, it does cost to park in Paul Brown Stadium Lot E Parking. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Bengals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com). Prepaying for parking helps reduce hassle and avoid wait times at the stadium.

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Lot E as you approach it from Mehring Way. If you are parking in Paul Brown Stadium Lot E, it will take only a few minutes to walk to the stadium.

Paul Brown Stadium Lot ERV Parking Location

Paul Brown Stadium Lot ERV parking is located southwest of the stadium. The entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Lot ERV is located on the south side of Mehring Way and Central Avenue intersection. The lot is located in the area between the stadium and the river. As the name suggests, this lot is often used for Paul Brown Stadium RV parking (and other oversized vehicles).

Yes, it does cost to park in Paul Brown Stadium Lot ERV Parking. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Bengals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com). Prepaying for parking helps reduce hassle and avoid wait times at the stadium.

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Lot ERV as you approach it from Mehring Way. If you are parking in Paul Brown Stadium Lot ERV, it will take only a few minutes to walk to the stadium. The entrance to this lot is sometimes also referred to as Paul Brown Stadium Lot E.

Paul Brown Stadium Hilltop Lot Parking Location

Paul Brown Stadium Hilltop Lot parking is located southwest of the stadium. The entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Hilltop Lot is located on the south side of Mehring Way, just east of the intersection of Mehring Way and Rose Street. The entrance is located below (but not directly underneath) the Brent Spence bridge.

Yes, it does cost to park in Paul Brown Stadium Hilltop Lot Parking. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Bengals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com). Prepaying for parking helps reduce hassle and avoid wait times at the stadium.

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Hilltop Lot as you approach it from Mehring Way. If you are parking in Paul Brown Stadium Hilltop Lot, it will take about five minutes to walk to the stadium. The Paul Brown Stadium Hilltop Lot is a gravel lot.

Paul Brown Stadium Parking Garages

There are five main Paul Brown Stadium Parking Garages located in, or very near to, the stadium itself. Those garages include both Paul Brown Stadium Garage Lot U and the Central Riverfront Garage (CRG):

Paul Brown Stadium Garage Lot UE
Paul Brown Stadium Garage Lot UW
Paul Brown Stadium CRG East Parking
Paul Brown Stadium CRG West Parking
Paul Brown Stadium CRG Mid Parking

Paul Brown Stadium Garage Lot UE Parking Location

Paul Brown Stadium Garage Lot UE parking is connected to the southeast side of the stadium itself. The entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Garage Lot UE is located on the west side of Elm Street, just north of the intersection of Mehring Way and Elm Street. This is the side of the stadium nearest to the river.

Yes, it does cost to park in Paul Brown Stadium Garage Lot UE Parking. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Bengals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com). Prepaying for parking helps reduce hassle and avoid wait times at the stadium.

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Garage Lot UE as you approach it from Elm Street. This entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Garage Lot UE is on the side of the stadium nearest to the river.

Paul Brown Stadium Garage Lot UW Parking Location

Paul Brown Stadium Garage Lot UW parking is connected to the southwest side of the stadium itself. The entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Garage Lot UW is located on the north side of Mehring Way, just east of the intersection of Mehring Way and Central Avenue. The entrance will be labeled as Gate 1.

Yes, it does cost to park in Paul Brown Stadium Garage Lot UW Parking. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Bengals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com). Prepaying for parking helps reduce hassle and avoid wait times at the stadium.

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Garage Lot UW as you approach it from Mehring Way. This entrance to Paul Brown Stadium Garage Lot UW is on the side of the stadium nearest to the river.

Paul Brown Stadium CRG West Parking Location

Paul Brown Stadium CRG West Parking is located northeast of the stadium. The entrance to Paul Brown Stadium CRG West Parking is located on Pete Rose Way West. If you follow Pete Rose Way West as it goes east past the stadium, the road ends suddenly as it turns into the entrance to Paul Brown Stadium CRG West Parking.

Yes, it does cost to park in Paul Brown Stadium CRG West Parking. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Bengals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com). Prepaying for parking helps reduce hassle and avoid wait times at the stadium.

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Paul Brown Stadium CRG West Parking as you approach it from Pete Rose Way West. This entrance to Paul Brown Stadium CRG West Parking is located below (but not directly underneath) the Freedom Way overpass.

Paul Brown Stadium CRG East Parking Location

Paul Brown Stadium CRG East Parking is located east of the stadium, and is actually connected to the Cincinnati Reds ballpark (Great American Ballpark). There are actually two entrances to this garage. One entrance is on the east side near the intersection of Pete Rose Way East and Johnny Bench Way and the other entrance is on the south side off of Mehring Way.

Yes, it does cost to park in Paul Brown Stadium CRG East Parking. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Bengals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com). Prepaying for parking helps reduce hassle and avoid wait times at the stadium.

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the east entrance to Paul Brown Stadium CRG East Parking as you approach it from Pete Rose Way East. Click here to view a 360-degree view of the south entrance to Paul Brown Stadium CRG East Parking as you approach it from Mehring Way. This garage will require a 10-15 minute walk to the stadium.

Paul Brown Stadium CRG Mid Parking Location

Paul Brown Stadium CRG Mid Parking is located east of the stadium. There are actually two entrances to this garage. One entrance is on the east side off of Joe Nuxhall Way (very near to the Reds ballpark) and the other entrance is on the south side off of Mehring Way.

Yes, it does cost to park in Paul Brown Stadium CRG Mid Parking. This is where you can view the current price of parking passes available for Bengals games at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com). Prepaying for parking helps reduce hassle and avoid wait times at the stadium.

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the east entrance to Paul Brown Stadium CRG Mid Parking as you approach it from Joe Nuxhall Way. Click here to view a 360-degree view of the south entrance to Paul Brown Stadium CRG Mid Parking as you approach it from Mehring Way. This garage will require a 10-15 minute walk to the stadium.

Other Paul Brown Stadium Parking Options

If you don’t want to pay for one of the Paul Brown Stadium Parking Lots or Garages that are near the stadium, you do have a lot of off-site lots to choose from. These lots and garages are not controlled by Paul Brown Stadium, and prices can vary.

For example, here are some of the off-site lots and garages to consider:

Duke Energy Center Garage
Fountain Square Garage
3rd and Race Street Lot
Broadway Street Lot
Longworth Hall Lot

To see the full list of off-site parking options, and their locations, visit the Bengals Parking page.

Paul Brown Stadium Parking FAQs

Where is the Paul Brown Stadium Uber Pickup and Rideshare Area?

The Paul Brown Stadium Uber Pickup spot is located near the intersection of Second Street and Race Street, which is northeast of the stadium. Click here to view a 360-degree view of this intersection. It will take about a five minute walk from the stadium to get to this rideshare area.

When do Paul Brown Stadium Parking Lots Open?

Most Paul Brown Stadium Parking Lots open four hours prior to kickoff. This includes:

Paul Brown Stadium Lot 1
Paul Brown Stadium Lot 1U
Paul Brown Stadium Lot A
Paul Brown Stadium Lot B
Paul Brown Stadium Lot D
Paul Brown Stadium Lot E

Paul Brown Stadium CRG West Parking and Paul Brown Stadium CRG Mid Parking both open six hours prior to kickoff (source).

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