Cincinnati Announces Football Gameday Improvements

The University of Cincinnati Athletics Department is excited to welcome fans back to Nippert Stadium for the 2022 football season.   

Cincinnati Announces Football Gameday ImprovementsCincinnati Announces Football Gameday Improvements
Ben Solomon/American Athletic Conference

The University of Cincinnati Athletics Department is excited to welcome fans back to Nippert Stadium for the 2022 football season. 

At this time, we would also like to announce new features to the gameday experience, in addition to reminding fans of other matters. While season tickets are sold out for the first time in school history, fans can still purchase single-game tickets for as low as $25 HERE. Fans can also join the waiting list for 2023 season tickets.

Security
  • OPEN GATE
    • A simple metal detection screening process for all fans to better secure Nippert Stadium. Also used at Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati can ensure a safer gameday experience for Bearcats Nation.
  • Clear Bag Policy
    • The university announced a clear-bag requirement in May for all venues, effective immediately. Fans will be able to bring one clear bag – either a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag or a clear bag tote no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" – AND a small clutch bag or wallet that is roughly the size of a hand (no larger than 4.5" x 6.5") into on-campus events. More information, as well as a diagram, can be found here.
  • CCM Plaza
    • This season fans can expect to see CCM Plaza shutdown to provide a safer area for fans going to gates D and E. Cars will not be allowed starting six hours before kickoff, but foot traffic is still permitted.
Transportation
  • Parking Services is excited to announce the launch of Parkhub to enhance your game day experience. Now, you can pay using your credit card instead of using cash! This service will allow your parking passes to be scanned upon entry instead of tearing off the stub as in previous years. Fans will also have the option to manage their parking passes on their GoBearcats.com online account, ensuring that their parking passes will always be at the touch of their fingertips. Eden Garage will be the only available parking facility if you do not have a pre-purchased pass for the game. 
  • Single-game parking is available here. Parking ranges between $20 to $25.
Concessions Upgrades
  • Frisch's returns with two locations at the Varsity Plaza stand and Stadium View. Most beer portables will also transition to 16-ounce cans for speed of service, and all beer vendors will have credit card capabilities. Walk-through brew concepts will be present in Stadium View and Catskellar, as well as Rooted Grounds coffee in the Jimmy Nippert Lounge that includes a variety of syrup flavors.
  • A new souvenir stadium cup is also available for purchase inside.
  • Club level 3M guests will have a bucket of popcorn and bottled water at their seats upon arrival.
Sheakley Lawn Family Zone
  • Opens two hours prior to kickoff when gates open
  • Five food truck vendors (Chili Hut, Sweet and Meats, Kebobski, Poutine Machine and Cheba Hut) present throughout the game while supplies last.
  • The Frisch's Family Fun Zone you know and love will be located on Sheakley Lawn for each game. Inflatables and other kid-friendly activities will be available at the time gates open and through halftime of the game. The super screen will be present for all six games for fans to view throughout the season.
Alo Texting
  • If you have any issues on gameday, text 513-866-3400 and receive help right at your fingertips.
Seatbacks
  • New and improved seatbacks are available now! Bearcat Seats will handle all order and customer service throughout the season. A representative will be present at all games to handle any issues you encounter. Visit BearcatSeats.com to secure your seatback today!
REVELxp Tailgating
  • REVELxp became the official hospitality partner of Cincinnati Athletics in June and will provide fan-friendly amenities and experiences for fans in Nippert Stadium and Fifth Third Arena. The agreement includes seven new premier field-level suites as well as exclusive pregame hospitality opportunities.
  • REVELxp delivers end-to-end management of gameday tailgating logistics and will handle all equipment needs as well as set-up and clean-up of tailgates in prime locations outside Nippert Stadium. Turnkey tailgate amenities include tent, tables, chairs, TVs, catering and other features. More information can be found here
Suite Experiences
  • Limited field-level and patio suites are available on both single-game and season basis. Those looking to secure access can contact Tony Theobald at tony.theobald@uc.edu or 513-556-6271.