The Cleveland Browns unveiled new visual renderings of their future home stadium on Thursday, providing fans a first detailed look at the venue scheduled to open for the 2029 NFL season. The team also confirmed that ground has been broken in Brook Park, initiating construction of the new Huntington Bank Field, which will replace their current lakefront stadium after the 2028 season.
The planned facility is designed to seat 67,500 fans for NFL games, with capacity expanding to more than 70,000 for other events. The stadium will feature a transparent folded-plate glass roof and a seating layout that brings fans closer to the field than any other NFL venue, according to design firm HKS. The first row will be positioned just 16 feet from the playing surface, while nearly 80% of seating will be located in the lower bowl. The design also includes a steep 34-degree “Dawg Pound” section extending over 60 rows beneath a major video board, drawing inspiration from European football stadium atmospheres.
This is the New Huntington Bank Field.
Coming in 2029. pic.twitter.com/DRtuq3sL5I
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) April 30, 2026
The project is being developed by the Haslam Sports Group, led by Dee and Jimmy Haslam, with construction costs reported at $1.76 billion plus potential overruns. Funding includes a $600 million commitment from the state of Ohio, which is currently tied up due to a class-action lawsuit challenging the use of funds redirected from the state’s Unclaimed Funds Account. Brook Park has also not yet approved its planned $245 million contribution.
The stadium site sits near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and spans 178 acres previously occupied by Ford Motor Company plants. Due to aviation constraints, the structure will be built 80 feet below ground and 221 feet above ground, with FAA-required lighting and markings after an ODOT height restriction waiver.
The broader development includes an entertainment district scheduled to open alongside the stadium in 2029. The venue will meet Super Bowl standards, as acknowledged by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, though he pointed to limited hotel capacity in the region as a current obstacle. The stadium is also expected to be in consideration for major events in the future such as the NFL Draft, NCAA Final Four, and premier concerts.
The Cleveland Browns unveiled new visual renderings of their future home stadium on Thursday, providing fans a first detailed look at the venue scheduled to open for the 2029 NFL season. The team also confirmed that ground has been broken in Brook Park, initiating construction of the new Huntington Bank Field, which will replace their current lakefront stadium after the 2028 season.
