The Cleveland Browns will continue the celebration of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Week at the third home game of the season by hosting a first-of-its kind Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Game at Huntington Bank Field as the Browns face off against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, October 20.
"The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and the Cleveland Browns together embody the passion of our city. We are thrilled to partner with the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame for their 2024 Induction Week with this special first-time collaboration on Sunday," said Brent Rossi, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Media at Haslam Sports Group. "Before and throughout the game, we will highlight this year's Inductees in a number of different ways, connecting our fans with the history of rock & roll in Cleveland through football."
"We are thrilled to partner with the Cleveland Browns to highlight the massive impact and influence of our Inductees on rock & roll, the music that connects us all," said Greg Harris, President & CEO, Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame & Museum. "The first ever Cleveland Browns Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Game will be an exciting feature of our 2024 Induction Week when the national spotlight shines on Cleveland."
During the game, there will be a number of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame branded takeover elements as well as activations and surprises celebrating Cleveland's very own Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees. There will also be inclusion of a number of artists from this year's Hall Of Fame Class as well as past Inductees throughout the day.
Below are further details about the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Game:
Throughout Sunday, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Class of 2024 will be highlighted through in-game music at Huntington Bank Field as well as videos highlighting this year's Inductees. There will also be a number of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame themed giveaways throughout the game. During Halftime, which is brought to fans by FanDuel, 2024 Inductee Foreigner will perform at Huntington Bank Field. At the end of the 3rd quarter, Zakk Wylde will join Browns fan favorite, guitarist Max Stak for a special performance.
Dawg Pound Drive will have a complete, two-time Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee (2006 as a member of Black Sabbath and 2024 as a solo artist) Ozzy Osbourne "Bark At The Moon" Takeover. This takeover will include opportunities for fans such as a guitar smash photo opportunity, similar to our pregame Dawg Pound Captain tradition of smashing the guitar, with an Ozzy Osbourne branded guitar, an Ozzy Osbourne branded bar featured in partnership with Aramark, a special edition Ozzy Osbourne bandana courtesy of Milk-Bone available (limited quantity available), photo opportunity with 25 foot inflatable Ozzy Osbourne and Crown Royal's Royal Rig will make a stop in Cleveland on Dawg Pound Drive.
Pregame elements include the return of the surprise Dawg Pound Captain who will smash the guitar head of the start of the game. The National Anthem will be performed by Zakk Wylde, the lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and as the founder, lead guitarist, lead singer, songwriter and producer of the heavy metal band Black Label Society. 2024 Inductee and Youngstown, Ohio native Robert "Kool" Bell, Co-Founder and bass guitarist of Kool & the Gang, will serve as the coin toss captain for the game.
Fans also have the opportunity to purchase a rock & roll themed hoodie which will be at the Browns Pro Shop at Huntington Bank Field.
For more information on game day, fans can visit clevelandbrowns.com/game-day/entertainment-promotions.
