Riverfront Stadium

Opened in 1970

About Riverfront Stadium

Riverfront Stadium is a former name of Cinergy Field, used 1970–2002. Cinergy Field was an MLB, NFL and WHA stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. It opened in 1970 and closed in 2002. It was designed by Heery International. Its last recorded capacity was 2,000. Tenants included Cincinnati Bengals (NFL, 1970–1999), Cincinnati Reds (MLB, 1970–2002) and Cincinnati Stingers (WHA, 1976–1979). In all, 3 teams from 3 leagues have called it home.

Venue Information

Capacity

2,000

Year Opened

1970

Year Closed

2002

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio

Architect

Heery International

Location derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.

Architect and operator credits from Wikidata.

Teams

Home seasons at Riverfront Stadium by team, 1970–2002. Bars use each team's colors at the time; the table below lists every season.

Team	League	Years
Cincinnati Reds MLB · 1970–2002 Territory map on ImperialismMap Bank Street Grounds 1882–1883 American Park 1884–1901 Palace of the Fans 1902–1911 Redland Field 1912–1970 Cinergy Field 1970–2002 Great American Ball Park 2003–present	MLB	1970–2002
Cincinnati Bengals NFL · 1970–1999 Territory map on ImperialismMap Nippert Stadium 1968–1969 Cinergy Field 1970–1999 Paycor Stadium 2000–present	NFL	1970–1999
Cincinnati Stingers WHA · 1976–1979 Territory map on ImperialismMap	WHA	1976–1979

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Riverfront Stadium?

The capacity of Riverfront Stadium is 2,000.

When was Riverfront Stadium built?

Riverfront Stadium opened in 1970.

Who designed Riverfront Stadium?

Riverfront Stadium was designed by Heery International.

Where did the Cincinnati Reds play before Riverfront Stadium?

Before moving to Riverfront Stadium in 1970, the Cincinnati Reds played at Redland Field from 1912 to 1970.

Where did the Cincinnati Reds play after Riverfront Stadium?

After leaving Riverfront Stadium in 2002, the Cincinnati Reds moved to Great American Ball Park in 2003.

Where did the Cincinnati Bengals play before Riverfront Stadium?

Before moving to Riverfront Stadium in 1970, the Cincinnati Bengals played at Nippert Stadium from 1968 to 1969.

Where did the Cincinnati Bengals play after Riverfront Stadium?

After leaving Riverfront Stadium in 1999, the Cincinnati Bengals moved to Paycor Stadium in 2000.

Historical Names

Cinergy Field

1970 - 2002