- November 14, 2025
- Posted by: SportsV
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Haslam Sports Group and the Cleveland Browns have announced the selection of AECOM Hunt and Turner Construction Company as the construction managers for the new Huntington Bank Field; Ohio’s first enclosed stadium. This visionary project will set a new standard in stadium innovation and fan engagement, bringing fans closer than ever to action on the field while attracting year-round events beyond football.
The stadium will serve as the centrepiece of Northeast Ohio’s largest economic development initiative to date. Designed and built with the fan and community in mind, the stadium will feature the world-class venue alongside a vibrant mixed-use entertainment district led by award-winning development partner and real estate firm Lincoln Property Company that will spur long-term economic growth and celebrate the region’s spirit and identity.
The transformative project will secure the Cleveland Browns’ future in Northeast Ohio for generations to come.
The revolutionary 67,500-seat “Super Theatre” venue designed by leading sports architecture firm HKS will be capable of hosting a wide array of premier large-scale events year round, well beyond Browns games, including NCAA Final Fours, international soccer matches, and concerts for crowds of up to 75,000.
The new Huntington Bank Field is inspired by Lake Erie and the City of Cleveland, showcasing an immersive experience for visitors. Project highlights include:
- Closest seats in the NFL: A revolutionary seating bowl design that brings fans closer to the field than any other NFL stadium, highlighted by a new and modernised Dawg Pound.
- Translucent roof: Inspired by Cleveland’s iconic atriums, natural light throughout the stadium creates a unique outdoor ambiance and a viewing experience for every visitor to remember.
- Flexible capacity: A “Super Theater” concept accommodates events for up to 75,000 attendees.
- First-of-its-kind roofing system: Featuring the first long-span roof without a truss, sightlines and design are enhanced throughout the building.
- Economic catalyst: More than 6,000 construction jobs and thousands of additional full-time positions across the stadium and adjacent development, delivering lasting economic benefits for Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.
Haslam Sports Group (HSG) President, David Jenkins, said:
“Partnering with such respected and accomplished construction managers as AECOM Hunt and Turner will help us create a world-class stadium experience and entertainment district for our fans that will benefit the entire Northeast Ohio region.
“Additionally, continuing to work with our established local partners, the DiGeronimo Companies and Independence Excavating, will reinforce our collective priority of spurring economic development and creating thousands of jobs and opportunities throughout our community as we move towards breaking ground on the new enclosed Huntington Bank Field in early 2026.”
AECOM Hunt and Turner Construction Company bring decades of expertise and a deep commitment to Northeast Ohio. Turner has served the region for over 100 years, including renovation of the Browns’ current stadium and HSG’s stadium for the Crew, Lower.com Field. AECOM Hunt’s notable projects in the region include building the Cleveland Guardians’ Progressive Field, as well as the Browns’ current stadium.
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With more than 55 years of NFL stadium experience, AECOM Hunt and Turner have helped shape the evolution of the modern game-day experience. Their portfolio includes iconic venues including Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Stadium of the Future, the Intuit Dome, the new homes of the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans, and SoFi Stadium, California’s largest indoor-outdoor entertainment space.
The joint venture’s many past successes exemplify the type of transformative design and execution expertise now being brought to Huntington Bank Field, with a proven team ready to deliver an iconic venue for Cleveland and Browns fans.
Jason Kopp, COO, Central Region, AECOM Hunt, said:
“The New Huntington Bank Field represents a new era for Northeast Ohio – and for reimagining what a fan experience can be. We are honoured to be entrusted by Haslam Sports Group to deliver this transformative project to shape the future of sports and entertainment for Browns Nation, elevate Northeast Ohio, and welcome millions of visitors for generations to come.”
Jason Jones, Senior Vice President, Turner Construction Company, said:
“This project is deeply personal for us, with more than a century of history in Northeast Ohio. As enabling work begins in October and groundbreaking follows early next year, we’re building the momentum to deliver lasting benefits for the community and the region. We’re proud to involve local people and businesses while drawing on our expertise in complex sports venues. Together with AECOM Hunt, we’re ready to create a transformative stadium that will serve Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, and Browns fans for generations.”
Connections to the local community are a driving force for the project’s success, as well as the construction management team’s commitment to ensuring strategic partnerships to support local firms and provide local opportunities. This will be a stadium built by people and companies from Northeast Ohio. Cleveland’s DiGeronimo Companies will contribute to the project as a local partner. Independence Excavating will perform enabling and sitework operations to prepare the site for construction, while Independence Construction will join as an active member of the AECOM Hunt, Turner Joint Venture construction management team.
Vic DiGeronimo, CEO of DiGeronimo Companies, said:
“As a Cleveland-based, family-owned company, we’re proud to contribute to a project that will shape the future of our region. Our longstanding partnership with the Haslam Sports Group and the Cleveland Browns makes this opportunity especially meaningful, and we’re committed to bringing local expertise and trusted relationships to support the team in delivering this transformative new venue.”
The project was designed by global architecture firm HKS, which also partnered with Turner and AECOM Hunt on the SoFi stadium project. Enabling work for the new Huntington Bank Field began on October 1, with a formal groundbreaking scheduled for early 2026. This accelerated start underscores the momentum behind the project and the team’s ability to mobilise quickly, keeping Huntington Bank Field on track to open in 2029 along with Phase 1 of the mixed-use development as collectively a new centrepiece for the Northeast Ohio region.
Updated renderings of the project can be found here.
Source & imagery courtesy of Cleveland Browns
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