Discover the Soul of Cincinnati Through its Major League Sports

Cincinnati is a city that knows and loves sports. From the Reds to the Bengals, this town has seen it all in terms of athletic competition. But what sets these teams apart from their peers is how they reflect and capture the spirit of this vibrant, historic, eclectic, friendly, diverse, industrious, dynamic and progressive city.

If baseball is your thing, make sure you visit Great American Ball Park (100 Joe Nuxhall Way) to watch the Reds play. This team has been around since 1882 and boasts five World Series championships under their belt. Take a tour of the stadium before or after a game to learn about its history including how players used to enter through underground tunnels so as not to be distracted by fans on their walk in!

For football fans,the Cincinnati Bengals are an institution at Paul Brown Stadium (1 Paul Brown Stadium). Named after legendary coach Paul Brown himself who founded both them AND Clevelands NFL team prior to moving here with his franchise in 1968! The orangeandblackstriped helmets have become icons for Cincinnatians everywhere due largely because theyre made locally by Riddell Helmets.

Soccer enthusiasts will want check out FC Cincinnati playing at Nippert Stadium (2700 Bearcat Way) located on University Of Cincinnatis campus.Pride runs rampant among those who support FCC thanks largely due to fan traditions such as The Bailey Section along one end zone line where passionate supporters stand up during games and sing & chant mantras while raising giant flags,and smoke bombs.

Basketball heads should catch a game played by Xavier Musketeers.We have no NBA team sadly but college ball more than makes up for that here.The prestigious Xavier plays home games at Cintas Center Arena(1624 Herald Avenue).

No matter which sport(s) you choose explore when visiting our fair Queen City, be sure to take in the unique history and culture of each team. And above all else, have fun!