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Bengals and Hamilton County Clash Over Stadium Lease Deal

6/14/2025

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Hamilton County and the Cincinnati Bengals are in a high-stakes negotiation over a lease extension for Paycor Stadium, facing a June 30 deadline. The county is ready to invest $210 million into an ambitious $830 million renovation, while the Bengals propose a $200 million contribution. Tensions rise as they grapple with differing views on lease duration and funding, with state support hanging in the balance.

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Story summary

Hamilton County and the Cincinnati Bengals are in a high-stakes negotiation over a lease extension for Paycor Stadium, facing a June 30 deadline. The county is ready to invest $210 million into an ambitious $830 million renovation, while the Bengals propose a $200 million contribution. Tensions rise as they grapple with differing views on lease duration and funding, with state support hanging in the balance.