In preparation for the Cleveland Browns’ 2019 regular season opener against Tennessee on Sunday and all regular season home games, here's what you need to know about the traffic, parking, stadium entry procedures, and other gameday information to help fans maximize their time and experience for Browns games at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Particularly given all 2019 Browns home games are sold out, fans are strongly encouraged to enter FirstEnergy Stadium early to ensure they are in their seats for kickoff and bolster the team’s home field advantage while avoiding potential delays. Groups should plan to be in Downtown Cleveland prior to gameday road closures (1.5 hours before games – 11:30 a.m. for 1 p.m. kickoffs) and arrive at stadium gates with ample time due to expected full-capacity crowds.
To keep fans updated on important timing elements on gameday, the Browns will set off pyrotechnics above FirstEnergy Stadium when gates open two hours before kickoff, as well as one hour prior to the game’s start to remind fans to head toward and enter the stadium. Fans tailgating in several popular lots in Downtown Cleveland may expect an approximately 30-minute walk before reaching the stadium’s gates for entry.
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Get downtown prior to 11:30 a.m.
- Browns fans should arrive in Downtown Cleveland prior to 11:30 a.m. for 1 p.m. kickoffs, particularly due to gameday road closures (see Traffic graphic attached).
- Fans should also proceed to FirstEnergy Stadium early in order to ensure they are able to enter the game and be in their seats prior to kickoff.
- It is recommended that groups car pool or take public transportation, as feasible.
· Vehicles commuting into are recommended to use alternate traffic routes and minimize usage of the Shoreway’s E 9th Street, Lakeside Avenue/W 6th Street and W 3rd Street.
· Continuing in 2019, road closures of East 9th and West 3rd Streets will be implemented between Lakeside Avenue and FirstEnergy Stadium, including Shoreway/State Route 2 exits around the stadium. Rolling road closures will begin 1.5 hours prior to kickoff and end shortly after kickoff for preseason and regular season games.
· Recommended entry points to Downtown Cleveland are W 25th Street off Eastbound Route 2 when approaching from the west side of Cleveland and Superior Avenue off 90 W when coming from the east side.
· During the road closures that begin 90 minutes prior to kickoff (see above), all Browns parking pass holders and guests with disability drop-offs will only be able to reach FirstEnergy Stadium by use of North Marginal Road from East 55th Street (Exit 175 on I-90).
· Through the Browns Mobile App, fans can access WAZE to determine the best routes to Downtown Cleveland and desired parking lots (see parking below).
- Fans following @Browns and listening to the team’s pregame radio broadcast on 92.3 The Fan will receive important updates on traffic patterns.
- Browns fans may also reserve parking spaces, including full-season parking options, in nearby parking garages and lots through Parkmobile in advance of the game or on gameday.
Head to FirstEnergy Stadium early to ensure efficient entry and access to seats by kickoff
- Browns fans, the best in the NFL, play a key role in the team’s home field advantage at FirstEnergy Stadium.
- Particularly given all 2019 Browns home games are sold out, fans are strongly encouraged to enter FirstEnergy Stadium early to ensure they are in their seats by kickoff.
- Pyrotechnics above FirstEnergy Stadium will be launched when gates open two hours before kickoff, as well as one hour prior to the game’s start to remind fans to head toward and enter the stadium.
- Fans tailgating in several popular lots in Downtown Cleveland may expect an approximately 30-minute walk before reaching the stadium’s gates for entry.
