Best Sports Business Cities: No. 34 Cincinnati

Great American Insurance Group has held naming rights to the Cincinnati Reds' ballpark since its opening in 2003. Courtesy of the Cincinnati Regional Sports Commission

The Cincinnati Regional Sports Commission was launched last year to lure events to a city where local companies such as TQL, Great American Insurance Group, Paycor and Fifth Third Bancorp each holds the naming rights to a hometown venue. Additionally, Lindner Family Tennis Stadium is a 2026 SBJ Sports Business Awards finalist for Facility of the Year for its recent $260 million transformation.

Previous Rankings

2023: #17

2024 Event Hosting: Not ranked

2025 Soccer: #22



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