The NFL’s Cleveland Browns and Haslam Sports Group (HSG) have picked AECOM Hunt and Turner Construction Company as the construction managers for the new Huntington Bank Field, Ohio’s first enclosed stadium.
The Cleveland Browns said this visionary project, to come up in the Brook Park suburb of Cleveland, will set a new standard in stadium innovation and fan engagement, bringing fans closer than ever to action on the field while attracting year-round events beyond football.
The stadium will serve as the centerpiece of Northeast Ohio’s largest economic development initiative to date.
Designed and built with the fan and community in mind, the stadium will feature the world-class venue alongside a vibrant mixed-use entertainment district.
The district project, led by award-winning development partner and real estate firm Lincoln Property Company, will spur long-term economic growth and celebrate the region’s spirit and identity.
The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland (Ohio, US). The Browns compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference North Division.
The Cleveland Browns Brook Park venue plans include a State budget approval with $600 million in public funding and the Ohio Department of Transportation’s approval of a construction permit for the facility.
The Browns aim for the stadium to be ready by the 2029 NFL season with the team’s plans also encompassing an entertainment complex.
The transformative project will secure the Browns’ future in Northeast Ohio for generations to come.
The revolutionary 67,500-seat “Super Theater” venue designed by leading sports architecture firm HKS will be capable of hosting a wide array of premier large-scale events year round, well beyond Browns games, including NCAA Final Fours, international soccer matches, and concerts for crowds of up to 75,000.
The new Huntington Bank Field is inspired by Lake Erie and the City of Cleveland, showcasing an immersive experience for visitors. Project highlights include:
- Closest seats in the NFL: A revolutionary seating bowl design that brings fans closer to the field than any other NFL stadium, highlighted by a new and modernized Dawg Pound.
- Translucent roof: Inspired by Cleveland’s iconic atriums, natural light throughout the stadium creates a unique outdoor ambiance and a viewing experience for every visitor to remember.
- Flexible capacity: A “Super Theater” concept accommodates events for up to 75,000 attendees.
- First-of-its-kind roofing system: Featuring the first long-span roof without a truss, sightlines and design are enhanced throughout the building.
- Economic catalyst: More than 6,000 construction jobs and thousands of additional full-time positions across the stadium and adjacent development, delivering lasting economic benefits for Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.
Haslam Sports Group President David Jenkins said, “Partnering with such respected and accomplished construction managers as AECOM Hunt and Turner will help us create a world-class stadium experience and entertainment district for our fans that will benefit the entire Northeast Ohio region.
“Additionally, continuing to work with our established local partners, the DiGeronimo Companies and Independence Excavating, will reinforce our collective priority of spurring economic development and creating thousands of jobs and opportunities throughout our community as we move towards breaking ground on the new enclosed Huntington Bank Field in early 2026.”
AECOM Hunt and Turner Construction Company bring decades of expertise and a deep commitment to Northeast Ohio. Turner has served the region for over 100 years, including renovation of the Browns’ current stadium and HSG’s stadium for the Crew, Lower.com Field.
AECOM Hunt’s notable projects in the region include building the Cleveland Guardians’ Progressive Field, as well as the Browns’ current stadium.
Jason Kopp, COO, Central Region, AECOM Hunt, said, “The New Huntington Bank Field represents a new era for Northeast Ohio – and for reimagining what a fan experience can be.
“We are honored to be entrusted by Haslam Sports Group to deliver this transformative project to shape the future of sports and entertainment for Browns Nation, elevate Northeast Ohio, and welcome millions of visitors for generations to come.”
Jason Jones, Senior Vice President, Turner Construction Company, added, “This project is deeply personal for us, with more than a century of history in Northeast Ohio. As enabling work begins in October and groundbreaking follows early next year, we’re building the momentum to deliver lasting benefits for the community and the region.
“We’re proud to involve local people and businesses while drawing on our expertise in complex sports venues. Together with AECOM Hunt, we’re ready to create a transformative stadium that will serve Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, and Browns fans for generations.”
The project was designed by global architecture firm HKS, which also partnered with Turner and AECOM Hunt on the SoFi stadium project.
Enabling work for the new Huntington Bank Field began on October 1, with a formal groundbreaking scheduled for early 2026.
This accelerated start underscores the momentum behind the project and the team’s ability to mobilize quickly, keeping Huntington Bank Field on track to open in 2029 along with Phase 1 of the mixed-use development as collectively a new centerpiece for the Northeast Ohio region.
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