The R&B tour stop with Usher and Chris Brown at Huntington Bank Field in downtown Cleveland is starting later than originally planned, with showtime now set for 8:30 p.m. tomorrow, July 7, and gates scheduled to open at 7 p.m. Concertgoers should brace for downtown road closures and heavy traffic that could kick in hours before the first note.
Showtime, Gates And Road Closures
According to the venue’s event listing at Huntington Bank Field, the performance is slated to begin at 8:30 p.m., with gates opening at 7:00 p.m. The listing cautions that road closures may begin as early as 3:00 p.m. and advises drivers heading downtown to use I-90 exits at Ontario, St. Clair, Superior or East 9th for access.
Tickets And Entry
The Akron Beacon Journal reports that tickets for the Cleveland date must be accessed through the Ticketmaster app, and that floor seats require a wristband that has to be picked up at the Meijer or University Hospitals gates. Fans are urged to have their mobile tickets pulled up in advance and to arrive early to move through security more quickly, according to the reporting and venue guidance.
Bag Rules And Security Screening
Huntington Bank Field follows the NFL clear-bag policy: clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags cannot be larger than 12" x 6" x 12", and small non-clear clutches are allowed up to 4.5" x 6.5". The stadium also operates a bag-check tent at the southwest corner (typically $20 per bag) and maintains medical and diaper-bag exceptions at designated entrances, attendees should check with the venue for full details.
Getting There: Transit, Rideshare And Parking
Greater Cleveland RTA is encouraging fans to ride the Red Line to Tower City and transfer to the Waterfront Line for event service to the W. 3rd St. stop, with extra trains often running for stadium shows, according to RideRTA. Rideshare drop-off and pickup are typically routed to Lakeside Avenue between West 3rd and East 9th, and local guides note that the lakefront can gridlock quickly, so reserving parking in advance or using transit can save a lot of time, per GameDay Guides.
Bottom line: bring a clear bag, have your digital ticket ready, and build in extra time getting to and from the lakefront. For full details on gates, parking and prohibited items, review the venue’s event listing and bag policy before you go.
