It is a multi-purpose stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.
The stadium is located at 100 Alfred Lerner Way in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, near Lake Erie and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The stadium opened its doors on September 12, 1999.
The only tenants in the stadium are the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL).
The capacity of the stadium is 67,431 seats. The record attendance for a football game at the stadium was 73,718 on November 3, 2002, when the Browns played against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Back then, the stadium had a higher capacity until the stadium went under renovation in 2014.
Before the first regular season game at the stadium, the Browns hosted two preseason games there. They faced the Minnesota Vikings on August 21 and the Chicago Bears a week later on August 28, losing the first one but winning the last one. On September 12, 1999, the Browns played their first official game at the stadium, a shocking 43–0 shuteye defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The stadium is named Cleveland Browns Stadium because it is the home field of the Cleveland Browns, the NFL team that plays in the city. The stadium was originally named Cleveland Browns Stadium when it opened in 1999, but it was renamed to FirstEnergy Stadium in 2013 after a naming rights deal with FirstEnergy Corp. However, in 2023, the agreement was ended and the stadium reverted to its original name.
The stadium has been often referred to as The Factory of Sadness after a frustrated fan named Mike Polk Jr. made a viral YouTube video in 2011 in which he nicknamed the stadium that way after the Browns lost 30-12 to the Texans. It’s a name that captures the feelings of many Browns fans who have suffered from the team’s poor performance and lack of success for years.
Field and sideline locations are located in front of the end zones and along the sidelines, respectively. These are widely regarded by fans as the best seats at Cleveland Browns Stadium due to its proximity to the players and coaches, offering a unique perspective of the game.
Yes, tailgating is allowed at Cleveland Browns Stadium in certain parking areas as well as in VIP areas, and you must follow the regulations mentioned above in the amenities section.
You can find several accessibility options in the stadium, such as accessible seating, wheelchair services, ADA pick up and drop off locations, elevators, hearing impaired devices, medical exception entrances, nursing rooms, parking spaces, sensory accommodations, and service animals.
The following items are banned at the stadium: firearms, weapons of any kind (knives, mace, or pepper spray), alcoholic beverages, any type of liquid in a bottle, cans, bottles, aerosol cans, animals (except certified service animals), beach balls, bones, footballs, laser lights, frisbees, any type of cooler (including soft sided ones), confetti or glitter, fireworks or missile-like object, air horns, bullhorns, bells, whistles, thundersticks, thermoses, strollers, clubs, poles, bats, sticks, seat cushions, t-shirts with vulgar language or phrasing and bags that are not approved by the NFL clear bag policy. Please note that this is valid for NFL games and most other events, but it might be subject to change for some specific events. Please visit the Browns Stadium page for more information about your event.
The stadium follows the NFL’s clear bag policy and fans are allowed to bring the following types of bags into the stadium:
The most convenient drop-off and pick-up location for all guests is anywhere on Lakeside Avenue between West 3rd and East 9th. For guests with disabilities, there are limited first-come, first-serve cash parking available directly north and west of the stadium. Please display your reserved parking pass or handicap placard to the traffic officer to gain access to these parking lots.
Yes, rideshare is offered and you can use Uber or Lyft to get to and from the game. The rideshare pick-ups and drop-offs also occur on Lakeside Avenue between West 3rd and East 9th Streets.
For NFL games, the gates will open 2 hours prior to kickoff. For other events, the opening time can be different, so make sure to check with the venue website.
The stadium is fully cashless and you must bring a debit or credit card to make any purchases. Contactless payments are also accepted. If you’re only carrying cash, there are reverse ATMs located in the Main Pro Shop and in sections 129, 148, 317, 341, 515, and 537.
Complimentary phone charging stations provided by the Cleveland Browns are located near sections 101, 112, 115, 129, 139, 148, the 300 Endzones, the Lake Club, the City Club, and the Premium Clubs. Additionally, battery charging kiosks are available at a charge of $1 near sections 101, 112, 115, 129, 139, 148, 305 (City Club), 312 (City Club), 329 (Lake Club), and 338 (Lake Club).
Yes, the stadium offers free Wi-Fi to all guests.
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