Attention Miamians and Bengals fans alike: there's a special deal in the air exclusively for you—and it smells like stadium popcorn and fresh turf. Miami University's students, staff, faculty, and alumni have the inside track on a buy-one, get-one-free ticket offer for the Cincinnati Bengals' preseason home game against the Indianapolis Colts on August 23, Miami University said. Sure, preseason games may not be the real deal, but for football-starved fans, it's a little oasis in the desert of the off-season.
But wait, there's more than just a game to be played on August 23 at Paycor Stadium. The Cincinnati Bengals will kick off the regular season on the road, facing the Cleveland Browns on September 7. And with the Bengals' recent partnership with Miami University—where the team's founder, Paul Brown, tossed his college cap in the air back in 1930—students are lining up for unique opportunities, including internships and other hands-on experiences with the team. As the exclusive educational partner, Miami University gets a substantial piece of the marketing pie, boasting features on the Bengals' website and app, and a spread of branded swag throughout Paycor Stadium that includes sideline LED corner signage to the 1,600-plus TVs displaying their name in lights.
This partnership doesn't just stop with flashy digital displays and the occasional PA system shout-out during timeouts. Miami University will be ingrained in the fabric of Bengals culture. They'll see their brand trotted out across social media sponsorships and even have the chance to use Paycor Stadium for their own university events. That's right, students can now study, perhaps to the echoes of a ghostly crowd cheering, at the same venue where NFL plays are made. This educational partnership seems to be as strategic as a winning touchdown play—with all the visibility and campus buzz it's generating.
So if you're part of the proud RedHawk community—or just a neighbor looking to score some great seats—don't miss your shot at this two-for-one ticket offer. The preseason game, being the only one at Paycor Stadium this year for the Bengals, as reported by Miami University, wraps up a home field warm-up that includes road skirmishes in Philadelphia on August 7 and Washington on August 18. As the Bengals and Colts prepare to butt helmets in the August heat, fans can get a double dose of the action, all while supporting the growing bond between academics and athletics. Get your game face on, folks. It's football season once more.
