Parking tips for Bengals vs Bears at Paycor Stadium (Cincinnati Nov 2, 2025)

figured i'd share some parking advice for the bengals game against the bears. i've been to a bunch of games at paycor and getting in and out can be a real headache if you don't plan ahead.

first off, the official stadium lots are super close but can be expensive and a nightmare to exit after the game. prices can jump unexpectedly, i've seen some lots go from $20 to $70 on game day. if you want to be right there and don't mind the cost or the wait, you should definitely buy a pass in advance through the Bengals' website or Ticketmaster. Lots A, B, D, E, and 1 are right next to the stadium. they usually open about four hours before kickoff, which is great if you're into tailgating.

if you want to save some money and avoid the worst of the traffic, you have a few options. lots of people park across the river in newport or covington in kentucky. you can find cheaper spots and then just walk across the Roebling Bridge or the Purple People Bridge. it's a nice walk and you get a great view. there's also the Southbank Shuttle that runs every 15 minutes on game days and only costs a buck to ride. it drops you off right near the stadium. some people even park at the newport aquarium and take the shuttle over.

another option i've used is parking further out in downtown cincinnati and walking. there are a bunch of garages downtown, like at fountain square or near the scripps building. you can also find cheaper lots around central and 7th street, sometimes for around $20. a good tip is to use the free streetcar, the Cincinnati Bell Connector, to get closer to the stadium. its stop at second and main is about a four-block walk.

if you want to try something different, check out Prked. it's an app where people who live near Paycor Stadium rent out their driveways or garages for games. it's usually way cheaper than the official lots and you can find a spot just a short walk away. the best part is you completely skip the crazy traffic getting into and out of the main parking areas. you just park in someone's driveway and walk over. i've found it's a lot less stressful.

a few things to remember about traffic. they close a lot of the streets around the stadium a few hours before the game, like Elm Street and Freedom Way. and after the game, around the third quarter, they shut down even more roads to help with the flow of pedestrians and cars leaving the lots. so if you park super close, you're going to be stuck waiting for a while. getting out of the garages right under the stadium can be a real pain.

so my best advice is to either park a bit further away and walk or use the shuttle, or try out Prked to find a spot in a neighborhood right next to Paycor Stadium to avoid the traffic mess.

hope this helps and who dey