Jungle Jam

The ultimate pre-game tailgate party for Bengals fans.

Jungle Jam is the beloved pre-game tailgating tradition of the Cincinnati Bengals, where fans gather to fire up the crowd with live local music, food, and high-energy camaraderie before every home game.

Quick Facts

Location: Paul Brown Stadium (formerly Riverfront Stadium)
Timing: Pre-Game Hours
Core feature: Live Local Music & Tailgating
Mascot association: The Bengal Tiger
Fan atmosphere nickname: The Jungle
Team colors: Black and Orange
Status: Active Tradition

Lore & Background

The Jungle Jam tradition began as a grassroots fan gathering and has since become a cornerstone of the Bengals gameday experience. Fans decked in black and orange pack the stadium lots hours before kickoff, grilling, playing cornhole, and rocking out to local bands. The energy builds as kickoff approaches, with chants of 'Who Dey!' echoing through the jungle. It's a celebration of team spirit and community that has only grown louder over the years.

Reader's Guide

The show is usually set in the jungle, although episodes occasionally take place elsewhere. Episodes follow a pattern: an introduction will be followed by a ten- to forty-five-minute story. The shorter stories end in an upbeat song; the longer episodes are divided into two parts and have songs scattered throughout. Although most episodes feature the Jungle Jam gang, some follow a boy named Marvy Snuffleson and his sister Katie and their visits to the remarkable RazzleFlabben Island. All episodes teach a lesson about the Bible or about Christian life.