TicketsThe University of Cincinnati Athletics Department is excited to welcome fans back to Nippert Stadium for the 2023 football season, Cincinnati's first as a member of the Big 12 Conference.
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 a second consecutive season, fans can still purchase single-game tickets HERE. Fans can also join the waiting list for 2024 season tickets.
- The university announced a clear-bag requirement in 2022 for all venues. An update to that policy allows for small clutch or belt bags of a larger size. 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, up to 6" x 9" in size, into on-campus events. More information, as well as a diagram, can be found HERE.
- All on-campus parking remains cashless in 2023.
- Parking on the day of each game is available on a limited basis at Eden Garage for $25.
- Pre-paid parking is available at Eden Garage or Clifton lots for $23 and can be purchased HERE.
- ADA parking is available at Woodside Garage on a pre-paid basis. Please note a state licensed placard or license plate is required for entry.
- Rhinegeist's Cincy Light, a lager brewed in collaboration with Cincy Reigns benefiting student-athletes, will be served in the stadium, including at Stadium View Cafe located above the north end zone.
- The expanded gameday perimeter, which was utilized during the final two games of the 2022 season on a test basis, has been made permanent. Fans will have access to TUC and food options such as Chick-Fil-A, Qdoba, and Panda Express without leaving Nippert Stadium. Please note that these options, located inside Gate G, will not be available until the stadium opens to fans two hours prior to kickoff.
- New collectible souvenir stadium cups are available for purchase inside, featuring the Bearcats' inaugural Big 12 schedule.
- Other new concession items include, but are not limited to:
- Ben's Soft Pretzels––handcrafted and served on the concourse above Section 113 in the south end zone
- Big Cat Sandwich––a one pound pastrami on rye, served in Stadium View Cafe above the north end zone
- Donatos Pizza returns to Nippert and will be available in Stadium View Cafe above the north end zone
- Rhinegeist Brewery will expand from one van serving beer to three
- A variety of food truck options on Victory Plaza above the east concourse
- Find a concessions map, as well as a variety of other maps, on the 2023 Nippert Stadium A-Z Guide HERE.
- An overhauled suite of stadium signage will be installed ahead of opening day. Look for new designs that echo the stadium's history, as well as an improved Ring of Honor.
- In celebration of Cincinnati's inaugural year in the Big 12, conference flags will fly above Herschede-Shank Pavilion throughout the 2023 season.
- The Sheakley Lawn Family Zone, located east of Nippert between UC Baseball Stadium and O'Varsity Way, replaces the family area at The Grid.
- The space is available to fans starting two hours prior to kickoff through the end of the third quarter and will allow families to enjoy activities for all ages from within the stadium's perimeter.
- The Ford Big Screen will show the game next to interactive inflatables, balloon artists, face painters, caricature artists, and more.
- New and improved mesh 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!
- Tagboard, a cloud-based platform for videoboard, TV broadcasts, and social media, will allow fans to interact with the gameday experience like never before. The improved "second screen" experience will bring fans additional QR codes, polls, marketing promotions, and more.
- Post your photos on social media using #Bearcats for a chance to make an appearance on the Nippert Stadium big screen before, during, and after the game.
- Stay tuned throughout the season for more unique ways to interact!
- A significant investment in Cincinnati's in-house production team vastly expands capability for both the TV broadcast and the in-stadium videoboard production.
- Three new Grass Valley broadcast cameras bring the stadium total to eight. Thanks to these cameras and a selection of new lenses, there will be a greater ability to capture the action on the field as well as in all areas of the seating bowl.
- A new Lectrosonics wireless system enhances functionality for sideline reporters and additional camera and audio coverage around the stadium.
- New PTZ cameras allow greater functionality and reliability in press conferences.
- The expanded gameday perimeter, which was utilized during the final two games of the 2022 season on a test basis, has been made permanent. Fans will have access to TUC and food options such as Chick-Fil-A, Qdoba, and Panda Express without leaving Nippert Stadium.
- Also included in the expanded perimeter are additional bathroom options, climate-controlled sitting areas, and the UC bookstore.
- Please note that these locations, accessible from outside the stadium through Gate G, will not be available until the stadium opens to fans two hours prior to kickoff.
- Gameday themes have been announced for the 2023 season, including fan colors. By popular demand, Wear White games have returned, starting with the season opener against Eastern Kentucky––the first time fans have been encourage to wear white since 2016.