Browns and Huntington Bank announce 20-year partnership that includes stadium naming rights

As part of the new partnership, Huntington Bank, a super-regional 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.

“The Cleveland Browns are iconic in American sports and a globally recognized brand,” said Steve Steinour, Huntington Bank chairman, president and CEO. “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. Through this partnership, NFL audiences in markets around the country will begin to see the reputation Huntington has built over the last 158 years.

“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,” Steinour added.

“We are thrilled to reach a long-term partnership agreement with Ohio’s own Huntington Bank,” said Dee and Jimmy Haslam, Cleveland Browns Managing and Principal Partners. “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, this 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 for “America’s Game of the Week” on FOX at 4:25 pm ET.

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

For more information, visit HuntingtonBankField.com. Renderings of signage and additional Huntington Bank Field assets can be found here.