Cincinnati Bengals fans adjust tailgate locations for 2026 season

Cincinnati Bengals fans face changes to pregame tailgating logistics for the 2026-27 season due to ongoing construction for the Brent Spence companion bridge project. Several surface lots remain available for use four hours prior to kickoff, including Lot 1U, Lot A, Lot B, Lot D, Lot E, Hilltop, Hilltop North, and Longworth Hall. Capacity reductions at Lot 1 and Lot A have forced season ticket holders to relocate to other nearby facilities. Lot 1 is expected to remain closed until 2033 as part of the bridge project. Fans without parking passes are encouraged to utilize public lots along Third Street to access festivities before the regular-season home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13. All parking areas will close two hours after the conclusion of games, with a midnight cutoff for evening events.

• 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Looking for a place to tailgate Bengals games? Try these lots