Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp Guide 2019

Football is finally back in our lives.

NFL training camps are kicking off around the league, and the Cincinnati Bengals will follow suit beginning July 27th. While most sessions are being held at Paul Brown Stadium, the Bengals’ first practice will be in Dayton at Welcome Stadium. Here is a map of the location for those not familiar with the area.

As usual, the majority of practices are free and offer fans the opportunity to obtain player autographs after practice, including the full team signing autographs at Family DEY. The Family DEY practice on Saturday, Aug. 3 takes place inside Paul Brown Stadium and features child-friendly activities.

With the exception of Family DEY and the Dayton session, the Bengals practice on the grass fields just west of Paul Brown Stadium. The entrance is located on the corner of Central Avenue and Pete Rose Way. The grass fields have bleacher seating for 1,250 fans right next to the fields. There is additional standing room along the sidelines.

Parking for all practices is available in adjacent lots at established prices. This is the only charge you’ll get in order to attend a camp session. The stadium is approximately five blocks west of Great American Ball Park. It is bordered by Pete Rose Way on the north, Mehring Way on the south, Elm Street on the east and Central Avenue on the west.

Be aware that stadium parking will be harder to come by on days in which the Reds are playing at Great American Ball Park.

Here are directions how to get to the parking lots from the interstate:

• From I-75 Southbound, use exits at Freeman Avenue and 2nd Street.
• From I-75 Northbound, use exits at 2nd Street and 5th Street in Ohio.
• From I-71 Southbound, use exits at 3rd Street or Gilbert Avenue.
• From I-471 Northbound, use exits at 3rd Street or 6th Street.

Fans are allowed to bring small soft-sided coolers, unopened bottles of water and food into practices. Concessions and Bengals merchandise will be available to purchase at camp, though a larger selection of items are available nearby at the Bengals Pro Shop.

The duration of each practice is estimated at one hour and 45 minutes, but that is subject to change by the coaching staff. The practice at Dayton at Welcome Stadium will be approximately one hour.

The gates open 30 minutes before practice, and that’s typically the latest you want to be there to ensure you get a good parking spot and a seat in the bleachers.

Here is a look at the full camp schedule (all times in EST):

When you arrive to camp, here is a handy little roster for keeping track of which Bengals you’ll be watching:

Check out the Bengals’ official website for any changes made to the schedule and roster in the coming weeks.