Gameday Guide

Great American Ball Park

Cincinnati, Ohio · Cincinnati Reds

MAX BAG
16" x 16" x 8"
TRANSIT
Rail + bus
OUTSIDE FOOD
Allowed

What size bag can I bring?

16" x 16" x 8"
MAX BAG SIZE
Bags cannot exceed 16" x 16" x 8". Backpacks (multi-pocketed bags worn on the back) are prohibited unless specifically designed for medical or infant care.
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Promos this week

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MON
Theme Nights6:40 PM
Senior Days

Fans 50 and older may purchase select non-premium tickets at half-price in advance of game day only. Excludes Premium Seats, Fioptics District, Upper View Level, Value View and Kroger Bleachers. Presented by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.

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2
WED
Food Deals12:40 PM
Business Day Specials

For 12:40 weekday Reds home games, fans can purchase a discounted View Level ticket and receive $10 in concession credits. Drop your business card in the container at a Fan Accommodation Station and you could win tickets to the next Business Day Game.

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SEP
2
WED
Ticket Package12:40 PM
Family Discount Days

Enjoy a special ticket offer on select dates throughout the season. Some restrictions apply. Tickets available at reds.com/Family. Provided by Klosterman Bakery.

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SEP
4
FRI
Theme Nights6:10 PM
Ohio Lottery Post-Game Concert - Ludacris

As part of the Ohio Lottery Post-Game Concert Series, Ludacris will be performing a LIVE concert from the field.

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SEP
4
FRI
Theme Nights6:10 PM
Post-Game Fireworks Show

Post-game fireworks show. Presented by Paycor.

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5
SAT
GiveawaysHOT6:40 PM
Elly De La Cruz City Connect 2.0 Bobblehead

To fans in attendance, while supplies last. Presented by St. Elizabeth Healthcare.

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SEP
6
SUN
Ticket Package12:10 PM
Family Discount Days

Enjoy a special ticket offer on select dates throughout the season. Some restrictions apply. Tickets available at reds.com/Family. Provided by Klosterman Bakery.

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Teams that play here

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Plan your visit

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Getting in

Gates. Gates open 60 minutes prior to the start of the game Monday–Thursday and 90 minutes prior Friday–Sunday. Opening Day (3/26) gates open 2 hours prior. The Season Ticket Member gate on Crosley Terrace opens 30 minutes before normal gate opening. Gate opening varies by day of week: 60 minutes before first pitch Mon–Thu, 90 minutes Fri–Sun. 2026 exceptions: Opening Day (3/26) 2 hours prior; Kids Opening Day (3/28) shortly after the player parade; April 25 gates at 5:30 p.m. (Hall of Fame Induction); June 24 2 hours prior; Sept 14, 15, 16 each 90 minutes prior. The Reds reserve the right to alter entry times in coordination with the City of Cincinnati.
Transit. The Connector streetcar runs a 3.6-mile loop connecting The Banks, Downtown and Over-the-Rhine; it is free to ride and Station 1 at The Banks is just steps from the ballpark. Cincinnati Metro buses serve Hamilton County; the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) provides bus service to and from Northern Kentucky; ACCESS provides transportation for guests with disabilities. Lines: The Connector (streetcar), Cincinnati Metro (bus), Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK).
Accessibility. Great American Ball Park is a fully accessible facility. Accessible seating areas are equipped with electrical outlets for recharging at no cost. Accessible parking is offered in the East section of the Central Riverfront Garage and in the East Garage (pay-upon-entry, credit card only). Accessible pickup/drop-off zones are located on Joe Nuxhall Way (between Mehring Way and Freedom Way) and at the corner of Broadway and Mehring Way; vehicles displaying a valid accessible placard or plate may enter starting 1/2 hour before gates open until about 1 hour after the game. Assisted Listening Devices and dedicated captioning boards are available.
Entry. All fans and staff must undergo a metal detector scan (wallets, keys and phones may stay in pockets or be held above the head); all carry-in items are inspected at entry and are subject to search at any time inside. Guests who refuse metal detection or item inspection are refused entry or asked to leave. Prohibited items include weapons/firearms (including valid CCW), hard-sided coolers, backpacks/multi-pocket bags, bags larger than 16x16x8, glass bottles, cans, alcoholic beverages, aerosols (spray sunscreen and bug spray permitted), drones, and noisemakers. Limited re-entry is permitted only through the designated Gapper's Alley gate, subject to metal detection, with no carry-in items allowed through the re-entry gate.

Parking lots

Central Riverfront Garage. Formerly the Great American Ball Park Parking Garage. Managed by ACE Parking; lots open 5 hours before game time. Day-of-game parking: eastern side $30 ($33 weekends), western side $25 ($30 weekends). Pay-upon-entry, credit card ONLY. Accessible parking is available in the East section. Passes can be purchased in advance via reds.com/parking or (513) 765-7400.
East Garage. Day-of-game parking $17 ($25 weekends); accessible parking $16-$17. Pay-upon-entry, credit card only.
Broadway Ave Lot. Day-of-game parking $30. Pay-upon-entry, credit card only.
Lot E. Day-of-game parking $17. Pay-upon-entry, credit card only.
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Food worth the line

Delaware North (Sportservice) operates all food and beverage stands, which are cashless-only (Cash-to-Card kiosks available). Local signature offerings include Skyline Chili, LaRosa's Pizza, Montgomery Inn BBQ, Graeter's ice cream, Big Red (Smokey) and Mr. Red's Smokehouse, alongside Chick-fil-A, Penn Station, and an All-You-Can-Eat stand.

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Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Great American Ball Park?

Bags up to 16" x 16" x 8" are allowed at Great American Ball Park. Bags cannot exceed 16" x 16" x 8". Backpacks (multi-pocketed bags worn on the back) are prohibited unless specifically designed for medical or infant care. Permitted items include soft-sided coolers containing food and/or non-alcoholic drinks in sealed plastic bottles, small purses, food bags, and unopened sealed non-alcoholic plastic bottles; hard-sided coolers of any size are prohibited. All carry-in items are subject to inspection at entry and any time inside, and cannot be left unattended.

Can you bring outside food into Great American Ball Park?

Guests may bring food in soft-sided coolers not exceeding 16" x 16" x 8" containing food and/or non-alcoholic drinks in sealed plastic bottles, plus food bags. Hard-sided coolers of any size are prohibited, as are glass bottles, cans, and alcoholic beverages. Unopened non-alcoholic drinks are permitted only in clear plastic bottles with an unbroken safety seal.

When do gates open at Great American Ball Park?

Gates open 60 minutes prior to the start of the game Monday–Thursday and 90 minutes prior Friday–Sunday. Opening Day (3/26) gates open 2 hours prior. The Season Ticket Member gate on Crosley Terrace opens 30 minutes before normal gate opening.

Where do you park for a Cincinnati Reds game?

Great American Ball Park has on-site lots including Central Riverfront Garage, East Garage, Broadway Ave Lot, Lot E. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.