Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland

Huntington Bank Field, formerly known as Cleveland Browns Stadium and FirstEnergy Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Cleveland. Opened in 1999 on the site of the old Cleveland Municipal Stadium, it primarily serves as the home of the Cleveland Browns, a franchise of the National Football League (NFL). The stadium’s 67,431-seat capacity makes it a significant venue in the North Coast Harbor area of downtown Cleveland, adjacent to the Great Lakes Science Center and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Designed by Populous (previously the Sport Venue Event Division of Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum), and constructed by Indianapolis-based Huber, Hunt & Nichols, the stadium features a concrete and glass structure with natural stone accents at its base. The superstructure alone required more than 6,000 truckloads of concrete, amounting to 235 million pounds. Huntington Bank Field also boasts a Kentucky Bluegrass irrigated playing surface with a sand-soil root zone, and an extensive underground heating system to prevent freezing and extend the turf’s growing season.

One of the stadium’s defining features is the "Dawg Pound," a rowdy section located in the eastern seating area that pays homage to the original Dawg Pound of Cleveland Stadium. Originally a 10,644-seat, double-deck area, the Dawg Pound was restructured during renovations in 2014 to make way for a larger scoreboard and additional fan amenities.

In addition to Browns games, Huntington Bank Field hosts a variety of events, including college and high school football, international soccer matches, and concerts, maintaining its status as a versatile venue in the Cleveland sports and entertainment landscape.