Browns Break Ground on New Stadium

0:00On March 2nd the Cleveland Browns are leaving their home of 27 years at Huntington Bank Stadium and kicking off construction on a new venue. In Brook Park, Cruz broke ground this week on the site for the new Huntington Bank field, marking the start of a massive project for the team. This enclosed stadium will seat about 67,500 fans and serve as a year-round hub for football games, big concerts, and other events. It's all backed by more than $2 billion in private funding from the Hazelm Sports Group, part of a larger $3.4 billion dollar. Plan that includes an entertainment district around it. For the city and fans, this means a fresh start at the nearly three decades in the same spot. Leaders see it boosting the whole region with new jobs and attractions that could draw crowds beyond football season. Earlier this week, the Browns share that heavy machinery is now on site clearing the way ahead of the official groundbreaking next month. It's an exciting push toward long-term growth. This move sets up a brighter future for the franchise in Cleveland Sports scene, with plenty more updates to come as the project ramps up.