Browns to play at Huntington Bank Field

Article posted by Coliseum, September 6^th, 2024

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The NFL’s Cleveland Browns will kick off this season at Huntington Bank Field after the franchise agreed a 20-year naming rights deal with the Huntington National Bank.

The Browns said that as part of the new partnership, Huntington Bank, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, will also become the team’s official and exclusive banking partner.

The partnership strengthens both organizations’ shared vision and long-standing commitment to the Cleveland community and broader region, they added.

The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland (US). Named after original coach and Co-Founder Paul Brown, they compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference North division.

The 67,895-capacity Huntington Bank Field is a multipurpose stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, meant primarily for American football. It is the home field of the Cleveland Browns and serves as a venue for other events such as college and high school football, soccer and concerts.

Steve Steinour, Huntington Bank chairman, president and CEO said, “The Cleveland Browns are iconic in American sports and a globally recognized brand.

“Huntington Bank is thrilled to create this partnership and make this investment in the Cleveland Browns and Northeast Ohio. This is also a pivotal moment for us as it gives us a high-profile platform to elevate our brand nationally.”

Like the Browns, Huntington has deep roots in Ohio, where it was founded in 1866. The naming of Huntington Bank Field makes the bank the anchor investor in the existing or new home of the Browns for the next 20 years.

Steinour added, “Whether in the existing stadium or a new one, the Browns’ commitment to Northeast Ohio will continue to spur significant economic growth and development for years to come, and we are excited to be a part of that future.”

Dee and Jimmy Haslam, Cleveland Browns Managing and Principal Partners, said, “We are thrilled to reach a long-term partnership agreement with Ohio’s own Huntington Bank.

“Huntington Bank has a long-standing reputation of excellence and they continue to grow both regionally and nationally, while keeping their roots here in Ohio.

“Giving back to the community and a focus on education are two of the many attributes that bond our organizations, and we look forward to working with Huntington to make positive impacts in Northeast Ohio and beyond. We’re excited to call the home of the Cleveland Browns Huntington Bank Field.”

Ultimately, the partnership will extend beyond the Huntington Bank Field name as the Browns and Huntington intend to launch new and dynamic ways to strengthen communities and neighborhoods across Northeast Ohio.

The first game at Huntington Bank Field will be played on September 8 as the Cleveland Browns take on the Dallas Cowboys.

The Cleveland Browns worked with global premium experiences company Legends to secure and negotiate the partnership with Huntington Bank.

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