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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 · Sports

Hotels for Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs

At Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati on Sun, 13 Dec 2026. 36 hotels within 3kmbook close and walk back after the show.

About Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs

An AFC North side hosting one of the AFC's perennial contenders makes for a Sunday with real playoff weight, especially this late in the season. A midday kickoff means tailgating starts early, with lots crowding parking areas and riverside lots well before the gates open. Games between these two have swung on late drives in recent years, so expect a tense, loud fourth quarter if the score stays close. Division standings and seeding will be on everyone's mind by mid-December, adding an edge to the usual rivalry chatter.

Where to stay nearby

Cincinnati is the obvious base, sitting just a few kilometres from Paycor Stadium with by far the largest choice of hotels in the area — over a hundred options, most within easy reach of downtown and the riverfront. Sixteen Mile Stand offers a much smaller, quieter alternative around 26km out, with a handful of hotels for those who prefer to stay outside the city and drive in on game day. Either way, a car is the practical option for reaching the stadium from outside central Cincinnati, and allowing extra time is wise given the usual pre-game traffic around a Sunday fixture of this size.

Cincinnati — about 4 km away

Cincinnati is just 4km from the stadium and offers the widest range of hotels in the area. Staying in the city puts you close to the venue and gives you easy access to local restaurants, bars, and entertainment before and after events.

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Sixteen Mile Stand — about 26 km away

Sixteen Mile Stand is located 26km from the stadium and provides a smaller selection of accommodation. It suits visitors who prefer a more removed setting and don't mind making a short drive to reach the venue.

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About Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals were founded in 1968 by Paul Brown, the coaching pioneer who had earlier built the Cleveland Browns, and he chose the name to revive an earlier Cincinnati Bengals franchise from decades before. The team joined the NFL through the 1970 AFL merger. Cincinnati has reached the Super Bowl three times, after the 1981, 1988 and 2021 seasons, without a win, the closest coming in a one-score loss each time.

Quarterback Joe Burrow's arrival in 2020 sparked the franchise's most recent run to the title game, reviving a fanbase through a long stretch of lean years, and the Bengals' tiger-stripe uniforms remain among the most recognisable in the league.

Cincinnati Bengals records & quirks

  • Between 1990 and 2021 the Bengals endured the NFL's longest playoff-win drought, at 31 years.
  • Their 2021 AFC title-game run ended the league's longest conference-championship drought, at 33 years.
  • Cincinnati's 2021 divisional win at Tennessee was the franchise's first-ever playoff win on the road.

About Paycor Stadium

Home to the Cincinnati Bengals, Paycor Stadium sits on the banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, a classic riverside setting beside Great American Ball Park. The riverfront district is walkable on game days, with the Over-the-Rhine neighbourhood — packed with craft breweries and restaurants — a short ride away.

Public transit links are modest, so most fans drive or use rideshare. Booking a room downtown or in Over-the-Rhine keeps the city's best dining and the stadium both within easy reach.

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