Nippert Stadium

I was at the FC Cincinnati game and waited 30 minutes in line at the concession stand. Very disappointed they need to allow bottled water to be brought in or find a way to speed it up. I missed the fist half waiting to get a drink.

This review is based on a visit to the newly renovated Nippert Stadium and Suites. This stadium is really something wonderful! I have to say the view is pretty good from anywhere in this stadium and the view from the suites is amazing. The sound system is great, even sitting in the suite we could hear the announcers with no problem and the calls were all clear — so we could actually understand what they were saying :-)
The suites offer inside and outside sitting, food and beverage service, private restrooms, and a dessert cart that comes around courtesy of The Bön Bonnerie (whaaaaat!!!)
This is a great place to catch some Football, Go Bearcats!

Club seating review: Had a company outing to a recent game and overall I was very pleased with the remodel and expansion. Cannot knock the cost of tickets to the club seating because it is considered a donation and it is made by choice to support the program plus I got invited and did not have to pay! Some observations from the visit:
[] The ambiance is good. The facility design is impressive, very comfortable and well laid out. The outdoor seating area and seats are a great upgrade and very comfortable. It is nice to have so many friends and supporters all in one place. Plus, it is warm and dry when needed!
[] The food is average to poor. Not very creative, lots of high sodium, pre-​processed, high fat choices. Poorly laid out and cumbersome. If you grade the food off of quantity only then they get high remarks because they keep this stuff out for many hours. The food displays and layouts are not well thought out and not well maintained during service. Granted lots of people but cleanliness and food safety should still be number one. Better training, better experience, better choices, better execution and better organization would help here.
[] The service is average with a sprinkling of awesome here and there. Like any organization there are always those that shine and there are plenty of great staff working here that hit the high marks of great, friendly and personable service. Bartenders in general do not smile and work head down, eyes down. It would be nice if the staff was more consistent and did not change each game. More focus on cleaning, stocking and sanitation would improve the service here. The place has only had a few games in it and the walls are banged up, carpets were stained in a few places and there is a good amount of dinginess showing… better opening and closing procedures could help stay on top on the space.
[] The entertainment factor is very good. The quality of play was very good. Winning was good.
[] Overall: This is a good experience for any fan. A great place to bring the family for a one time splurge or to hang out with friends and clients.
Will be back… Go Bearcats!

I kind of hate to give Nippert three stars since I’ve been going to games there for years, but after taking a year off to renovate, I have to wonder who validated the plans. Concession lines are crazy long, and the bathroom lines seem longer than before. What did they spend all that money on?
Watching a game there is still great, but the amenities are still as lacking as they were before. I guess the investment all went into the club and suites area. Also not really thrilled that they switched the home and away sides and we now sit right next to the away section. Not really a great way to treat long time season ticket holders.

Went here for the Nippert «grand re-​opening» and it was really nice. It is a smaller stadium compared to the only other two I have been in (The Big House and The Swamp). I liked how small it was, all the fans were really friendly, it felt like home. It was very clean (of course it is brand spanking new). You can drink beer here which is cool. The restrooms were clean and I didn’t have to walk far. Our seats were really good. Even though it had been raining everyone was really happy. It would definitely be a good place to take kids to a college game. Not chaotic at all and very easy to navigate. There are lots of restaurants within a very short walking distance (less than 10 minutes) on Calhoon and McMillian streets. The campus is also very beautiful if you get a chance to walk around. Can’t wait to go back!

The best stadium in college sports just got even better! The new addition is perfect, adds so much space and blends in decently with the old. There isn’t a better place to see a football game. Go Cats!

First in person look at the renovated Nipp. From what I could see, it’s going to be a first class place to watch the ‘Cats. My main reason for the visit was to check and see if my seats will be under the new club seats and was happy they will be protected from any pop up showers. No chance to see the new concourses since they’re still fetched off but from what I could see, it’s going to be a HUGE improvement.

The oldest college football stadium in the country. The atmosphere is thunderous and with all the new renovations has become a beautiful art piece. A must go to for any football fan.

Nippert Stadium is truly something special. It’s historic and different from any other college stadium. Going to a game here is exciting and fun, every view is a great view. The best part tho is being so close with everyone sitting around you and even on the field. Even when games aren’t going on, sitting in the stadium reading a book on a nice day or watching drunk people play Frisbee on the field it in the middle of the night is always good and entertaining.

Experiencing a UC Football game is like no other. with the stadium in the heart of the campus the Bearcat pride in the crowd is second to none. can’t wait for the new stadium to be finished! Roar

I love being a Bearcat and going to the Stadium for football games! I love being a Bearcats! This is my 4^th year at UC!

I Recently went to the UC Temple game at Nippert. The stadium itself was the main attraction for me, as it is one of the oldest in the nation. Make no mistake, the venue itself is pretty good: with only about 34k seats, there really isn’t a bad one in the house. I had «limited view» seating and they were great, field level corner end zone seats. I also only paid $ 10 bucks for them. I also appriciate the rare opportunity to drink at a college game (having gone to OSU and been to a few others, I was tired of drinking pepsi all game). For value and classical college football feel, nippert scores around a 4 star.
That being said, it was a laughable college football experience. Keep in mind, this was a nationally televised game on Friday night, and having your program on prime time with no competition should spark some excitement from your fan base. Arriving about 45 minutes prior to kickoff, I was expecting to see a vibrant, crowded tailgate in the area surrounding the stadium, complete with super fans and drunken fight songs. Instead, I saw a scattered and rather indifferent crowd peacefully making their way into the stadium with little sign of tailgate parties having taken place before. The closest thing was a collection of bouncy castles and childrens pickup football games.
About 70% of the stadium filled at kickoff. They were doing a «red out» and most fans were in some sort of red, although how hard is it to pack a 34k stadium on national tv? There is only a small student section in one of the end zones, which was full of kids smacking plastic blow up sticks together, not really making much meaningful noise. The fans seemed like they were at a baseball game, not a football game. Cheering and making noise while UC was on offense and silent as the grave when the D took the field. Also, I’m not sure if it was just my section or what, but no one really seemed to pay much attention to the game on the field unless a scoring play happened. Half of the student section left at halftime (still a close game) and the stadium was near empty to start the fourth. It seemed more like a social gathering than a college football game.
The food was okay, but nothing special. There was one decent bathroom on my side of the field, otherwise it was portable toilets (really!!!) when nature called.
All in all, this seemed more like a high school football game than a division one college football game. This is the same fan base that claimed to rival local powerhouses such as Kentucky, Louisville, and Ohio State.
Again, the value is awesome for college football, even the beer is sort of cheap ($ 7). Just don’t get your hopes up to see a good college footbal atmosphere, that is, unless a school with a large, travelling fanbase is visiting.

Packed tightly into the center of UC’s main campus, it will be interesting to see how designers pack in a few thousand more seats while alleviating some of the issues Nippert has on busy game days.
Namely, lower bowl seating views are obscured by standing players and personnel on the field. The field level needs to be dropped six or seven feet, but I’m told this is impossible due to the nature of certain subterranean utilities.
Restroom facilities are overcrowded. It seems the stadium was designed for a smaller crowd. The stadium currently relies on a bank of port-​a-​johns that are placed behind the stadium.
Some walkways are way too tight. Access to concessions needs to switch sides to leave more room around the walkways.
Negatives aside, this is a raucous atmosphere on important night games. Everyone is tightly packed and visiting fans are spread thin in those «I can’t see» lower bowl seats. It gets electric in here. Something that is completely lost no matter who the Bearcats are playing when at Paul Brown.
Beers are a reasonable $ 7.00 and are served at the stadium which I’m told is a rarity amongst collegiate athletic venues.
Seats on top of Dieterle should also be an element of the redesign– Wrigleyville style.

I love when a college football stadium is right in the heart of campus, and Nippert Stadium is no exception. For pregame, there was so much going on. It was neat just to walk around and see the marching band performing over here, and over there are families enjoying games and bouncy castles. Everyone was in high spirits.
Before the game we ate in a restaurant that’s just beyond the north end zone. There’s good food & beverage selection in there and a lot of tables.
We sat in the upper deck, but still felt like we were very close to the action on the field. Our seats were unfortunately just bleachers without backrests. The east side of the stadium has a much larger concourse with space for fans to walk around comfortably. We took a loop of the stadium and by the time you get to the west side of the stadium, you’re walking single file in very cramped quarters. Stay away from that side if you have any sense.

I’ve been to a few games here and have enjoyed them all. The view is good from pretty much everywhere. One of the only negatives is that, at least this last time I was there, the bathroom was inexplicably about a million degrees. Open a vent or something. Anyways, there are certain sections of the stadium that are more appropriate than others depending on your sports enthusiasm. The student section, of course, is the most wild and if you can’t stand up for most of the game, you might not want to get tickets there. The UC side is mostly comprised of UC alumni and the UC marching band. As many of the alumni are a little older, you might find this section much tamer and more people sit than stand. There are of course exceptions. This past time I was on the opposing team side (there the press box is), and it was a mixture of everything from recent alumni to families. I stood most of the time but there wasn’t really anyone behind me.
*Check and see if there is a theme for the game (Black, Red, or White Out). It is often listed on the ticket, but is probably on the UC website or facebook page. It’s kinda cool to see the whole stadium wearing the same color.
*I recommend tailgating beforehand in the Sigma Sigma Commons. There is usually a ton of people drinking, hanging out, and reliving their college «glory days».
*I have no idea about rules for what you can and can’t bring in to the stadium. I do know that there is no glass bottles, so if you sneak any of that stuff in, make sure its plastic.
* I also have no idea as to concession stand costs, but assume they are par for the course with most college stadiums.
*As far as parking goes, I always park a little far away on the streets and this helps keep me out of the nasty post game traffic.
*This stadium is always open except when it is used for practices. That means you can go on the field and just play (lots of people throw frisbee/​footballs), run, or watch the practice. How cool is that? No go run some stairs!

Great Stadium located in the heart of the University. Every seat in the house has a great view and the atmosphere at game time is electrifying. I would recommend attending at least one game if you live in the Cincinnati or are visiting. Tickets are affordable and the football program is growing, ranked in the top 25 for the last few years. With the school having three players in the draft this year I can only see the program getting better in the future. Go Bearcats!

As Brian Kelly has stated Nippert Stadium is the Wrigley field of college football. This is a really old stadium, but there is no bad seat in the house. Sure the pavilion can get crowded with lines for your favorite beverage or food, but just a great place to watch a college football game, especially when the Bearcats are winning like they are now.
The Bearcats really should play all there home games here and not at PBS, here gives them such a huge crowd advantage especially from the student section which I can proudly say I have been a part of the past few years.
Sure parking can be a hassle, but I always get free on street parking and while I might have to walk a half mile or whatever nothing beats getting into the stadium and hearing OH-​OH-​OH– Lets go UC.

There are only a few stadiums who can claim a rich history of football similar to UC’s Nippert Stadium. The fourth oldest playing site and the fifth oldest stadium, Nippert Stadium is one of a kind.
While the stadium is small comparatively to other Division I schools, especially in a BCS program, Nippert has an atmosphere that could rival most stadiums in the country. One of the most amazing things about this stadium is how it is literally in the middle of UC’s campus. There are gorgeous buildings all around, making this football stadium feel like it is in a particularly urban setting. Because the stadium is small, there is hardly a bad seat in the house. Fans who are up front are quite close to the game.
UC students are allowed to use Nippert Stadium when the field isn’t in use for athletic events (games or training). This makes for a wonderful study spot or place to play a game of pick up football.
The concession areas are small, and the bathrooms are a little spread out for my taste, but this is what you receive with older stadiums. Nippert Stadium should be one place to visit if you’re from the Cincy area. Whether it is at a game or not, the aura surrounding the stadium is just something to experience.

OOOO oohhhh OOOO oohhhh: clap clap clap clap: UC!!!
If you are here and you don’t here that chant going, it’s a damn shame. This is one of the best football stadiums in college football. It is a tad small and whoever designed the small concession areas obviously didn’t expect the team get as good as they have. But aside from that, totally worth it. The roar from 30,000 fans that close is amazing.
They have an excellent selection of beer too. Wait, what? Beer? At a college event? Oh yes. Cincinnati is German through and through and you can’t take our beer away from us.
And if you only get a chance to get down here for any of the other events hosted here like some of the high school football games, that’s ok too.
Just an excellent place to watch fooball!

While UC basketball is in a rebuilding phase, Bearcat football emerged last season with arguably its best season in school history. If the Bearcats keep this up, they might need to think about a new stadium, because last season tickets were hot at the long time UC home known as James Gamble Nippert Stadium. With three sellouts in the last four home games, 35,000 seats doesn’t seem to be enough for UC anymore.
The Bearcats have played at Nippert Stadium since 1902, making it the fifth-​oldest college football venue in the country. UC played its first game in 1902 at what was then known as Carson Field, but it was dedicated in 1924 as James Gamble Nippert Stadium following the death of former player Jimmy Nippert (grandson of P&G’s James Gamble), according to
. In 1991, the press box was added and the current capacity of 35,000 was also reached with the addition of Shank Pavilion, the upper deck level on the East side of the stadium. The Varsity Village renovations in 2005 brought new and improved seating in the North endzone, as well as new locker rooms, a huge scoreboard with video screen, and FieldTurf.
Nippert Stadium also served as the home of the Cincinnati Bengals in 1968, while it currently is the home turf for high school powerhouse Moeller. It’s a very nice stadium for its size, and the atmosphere is great on game day, but it’s about time for the Bearcats to be thinking upgrade.