Cincinnati Announces Football Gameday Enhancements for 2024 Season

CINCINNATI – The 2024 college football season is here, and the University of Cincinnati Athletics Department is excited to welcome fans back to Nippert Stadium for another year of Bearcat Football.
 
We would also like to announce new features and improvements made ahead of this season to enhance our fans' gameday experience while also reminding fans of important matters as they plan their trips to Nippert Stadium.
 
Security

• The university enforces a clear-bag requirement for all athletics venues. Last season, an update was made that 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.
• If you have any issues on gameday, please text 513-866-3400 to receive immediate assistance from our ALO texting service.

 
Parking

• Fans are encouraged to review this map to view updated gameday traffic patterns.
• All on-campus parking will remain cashless in 2024.
• 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 that a state-licensed placard or license plate is required for entry.

 
Concessions Upgrades

• The University of Cincinnati and Sodexo Live! announced a new partnership in May 2024. With this new partnership, UC will be able to offer exciting new concessions items at football games under the Red & Black Concessions and Red & Black Catering verticals, including:
  • "The Plaza" on Sheakley Lawn, a new area where fans can enjoy pregame, which will include a beer garden, cold brew coffee, snow cones, Philly cheesesteaks, and options from Cincy Q Smokehouse and Skyline Chili, as well. There will also be an island bar serving cocktails.
  • More concessions hawkers will be roaming the stands to give fans more in-seat concessions options, allowing them to catch more of the action on the field.
  • A new student concessions area will feature discounted hot dogs and nachos, a burrito bowl food cart, Donato's pizza and iced coffee.
  • A new gyro stand by the TUC dock and a full-service bar at Catskeller.
  • Catering areas in premium seating spaces have been revamped and will include more bars to reduce waiting time.
  • The Armory Bar at Fifth Third Arena will be open throughout the game, offering drinks and snacks.

ALL-IN-1 Tickets

• For fans who elected to receive digital tickets, we will be utilizing a new technology called ALL-IN-1. ALL-IN-1 is a smart ticket that simplifies and declutters your digital wallet. Add each ALL-IN-1 ticket once per seat, and the ticket information for the following game will auto-populate after the completion of each game.
• An FAQ for ALL-IN-1 smart ticketing can be found here, or fans can contact the ticket office at 1-877-CATS-TIX.

 
Technological Improvements

• Efforts were made during the offseason to improve the audio at Nippert Stadium. Daktronics repaired and re-optimized the public address sound system with the goal of providing clear, balanced audio across the entire venue.
• Tagboard returns for the 2024 season! Fans can post their photos on social media using #Bearcats for a chance to appear on the big screen before, during, and after each game.
• Fans can keep up with scores of other college football games nationwide thanks to a new partnership with Stats Perform, which will provide up-to-the-minute score updates.
• Fans can now view live closed captions on each ribbon board inside Nippert Stadium. In addition, live closed-captioning will be available on your smartphone during every home game. Please visit this link to view closed-captioning on your smartphone.

 
Seating Upgrades

• New mesh seatbacks for club and lower level loge sections.
• Expanded ADA seating in sections 126 and 127.

 
Marketing Updates/Gameday Themes

• Gameday themes have been announced for the 2024 season! In addition to suggested colors for each home game, Cincinnati announced a celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Dedication of James Gamble Nippert Stadium on Nov. 9 vs. West Virginia. More information on the history behind the dedication of Nippert Stadium and its namesake, James Gamble Nippert, can be found here.
• We're excited to introduce a new in-game host for football games this season! Get ready to hear a new voice at Nippert Stadium before and during the games.
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