CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Browns and their owners Haslam Sports Group of Ohio have selected AECOM Hunt and Turner Construction Co. as the construction managers for the NFL team’s $2.4 billion Huntington Bank Field. When completed, it will be Ohio’s first enclosed stadium.
This project will set a new standard in stadium innovation and fan engagement by bringing fans closer than ever to action on the field while attracting year-round events beyond football.
Enabling work for the new Huntington Bank Field began on Oct. 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.
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 Co. 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 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 basketball 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.
- 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 of Indianapolis and Turner Construction of New York City with a presence in Shelton, Connecticut, 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 Columbus Crew MLS soccer team, 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, the Intuit Dome; the new homes of the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans, and SoFi stadium, California’s largest indoor-outdoor entertainment space.
“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.”
Turner Construction Senior Vice President Jason Jones said the project is personal for his company.
“This project is deeply personal for us, with more than a century of history in Northeast Ohio,” he said. “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.
The project was designed by global architecture firm HKS, which also partnered with Turner and AECOM Hunt on the SoFi stadium project.
Turner 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.
