BROOK PARK, Ohio (WOIO) - Work officially began Thursday on the new Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park.
Also on Thursday, the Haslam Sports Group (HSG) announced that AECOM Hunt and Turner Construction Company will be the construction managers for the new Huntington Bank Field.
> We're excited to announce that AECOM Hunt, Turner Joint Venture, and Independence Construction have begun work on our new stadium! This is an exciting first step towards a project that will set the standard for sports and entertainment. [pic.twitter.com/CghgwppamQ](https://t.co/CghgwppamQ)
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> — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) [October 2, 2025](https://twitter.com/Browns/status/1973750134157799733?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
More than 6,000 construction jobs and thousands of additional full-time positions across the stadium and adjacent development have been created with this project.
“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.”
Once completed, Huntington Bank Field will be Ohio’s first enclosed stadium.
The new 67,500-seat “Super Theater” will also be able to host other large-scale events year round, including NCAA Final Fours, international soccer matches, and concerts.
Earlier this month, Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) officials approved an aviation permit for the construction.
Groundbreaking is expected to take place in early 2026 and the stadium should open in 2029.
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