Brook Park, OH (October 2, 2025) — The Haslam Sports Group (HSG) and Cleveland Browns 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 centerpiece 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 Browns' future in Northeast Ohio for generations to come.
The revolutionary 67,500-seat "Super Theater" 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 modernized 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.
"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," said Haslam Sports Group President David Jenkins. "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.
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.
"The New Huntington Bank Field represents a new era for Northeast Ohio – and for reimagining what a fan experience can be," said Jason Kopp, COO, Central Region, AECOM Hunt. "We are honored 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."
"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," said Jason Jones, Senior Vice President, Turner Construction Company.
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.
"As a Cleveland-based, family-owned company, we're proud to contribute to a project that will shape the future of our region," said Vic DiGeronimo, CEO of DiGeronimo Companies. "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 mobilize quickly, keeping Huntington Bank Field on track to open in 2029 along with Phase 1 of the mixed-use development as collectively a new centerpiece for the Northeast Ohio region.
Updated renderings of the project can be found here.
About AECOM Hunt
Founded in 1944, AECOM Hunt has earned a reputation for being unconditionally client-focused. From iconic stadiums and arenas to next-gen transportation hubs to sustainable healthcare and academic buildings, AECOM Hunt deploys the latest technologies and industry-leading practices to deliver projects on schedule and within budget, no matter the scope. AECOM Hunt is part of AECOM, the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at www.aecom.com.
About Turner Construction Company
Our vision is to be the highest value provider of construction services. We deliver our services on complex and challenging building projects of all types and sizes throughout North America and in 30 countries around the world. We seek to create a healthy, prosperous, and sustainable future for our people, clients, partners, and the planet. We have earned a reputation for integrity, working safely, and driving innovation. With a focus on creating an environment where people can be at their best, be authentic, and be treated with respect and dignity, the company is widely recognized as a great place to work. The firm is a subsidiary of HOCHTIEF, an engineering-led global infrastructure solutions provider with leading positions in North America, Australia, and Europe. Turner and HOCHTIEF are part of the ACS Group, which has 157,000 employees worldwide and had revenue of €41.6 billion in 2024. To learn more about Turner, visit www.turnerconstruction.com.
About DiGeronimo Companies:
Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, DiGeronimo Companies is a family-owned group of businesses built on the core values of people, performance, and community. The company's portfolio includes Independence Excavating, a leader in site development, demolition, environmental remediation, and heavy civil construction; Independence Construction, a full-service construction management and general contracting firm; and a growing development arm focused on transformative mixed-use and community-driven projects. For nearly 70 years, DiGeronimo Companies has helped shape the region's skyline and infrastructure while investing in local people and partnerships to drive long-term community growth. Learn more at www.digeronimocompanies.com
About Haslam Sports Group
Haslam Sports Group embraces the positive impact of sports and its unique opportunity to unify communities. Dee and Jimmy Haslam, along with Whitney and JW Johnson, founded Haslam Sports Group in 2020. Through the Haslam and Johnson families' network of industry experience and relationships, their mission is to create world-class organizations that achieve sustainable success, provide a best-in-class fan experience, and give back to their region. We look to invest in strategic sports and entertainment opportunities, with our current portfolio including ownership of the Cleveland Browns, operating rights to Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew, and co-ownership of the Milwaukee Bucks, as well as investments in HSG Ventures, HSG Facilities , the WNBA, and other entities.
