Highmark Stadium
About Highmark Stadium
The new home of the Buffalo Bills, opened in 2024. Highmark Stadium is a state-of-the-art American football venue featuring modern amenities and advanced stadium technology.
Historical Overview
Located in Orchard Park, New York, the new Highmark Stadium serves as the home of the Buffalo Bills. The facility was constructed as a modern, open-air replacement for the team's previous stadium, which had served the franchise for decades. Following a ceremonial groundbreaking on June 5, 2023, the project moved forward as a significant public-private partnership involving the Buffalo Bills, New York State, and Erie County. The stadium was designed by the architectural firm Populous with a focus on creating an intimate, football-first atmosphere for spectators.
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Highmark Stadium officially opened on June 23, 2026, following a construction period that began with a groundbreaking ceremony in June 2023.
HistoryThe stadium features a total capacity of 63,000, which includes 60,108 fixed seats and additional standing room areas.
ArchitectureThe total cost of the construction project for the new facility was approximately $2.1 billion to $2.2 billion.
HistoryThe playing surface of the stadium is composed of natural Kentucky bluegrass.
DesignThe Buffalo Bills played their first regular-season game at the new venue in September 2026 against the Detroit Lions.
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Buffalo Bills
BillsNFLFounded in 1959 as a charter member of the AFL, the Buffalo Bills are a storied American football team known for winning back-to-back league titles in the mid-1960s. The franchise is most famous for its historic feat of reaching four consecutive Super Bowls in the 1990s and for its exceptionally dedicated fanbase, known as "Bills Mafia."
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Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens
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Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins
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Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs
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Fri 27 Nov 2026, 01:20
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Getting There
Highmark Stadium is located in Orchard Park, approximately 10 miles south of downtown Buffalo. Visitors typically arrive by car via Interstate 90 or Route 219, taking the exit at Milestrip Road to reach the stadium area.
Public Transport
Public transportation is available via the NFTA Metro Bus system, which provides routes connecting downtown Buffalo to the Orchard Park area. Fans should check the latest schedules for game-day express bus services that drop off near the stadium transit hub.
Parking
The stadium is surrounded by numerous on-site parking lots that accommodate thousands of vehicles. It is highly recommended to arrive early, as lots fill up quickly and traffic congestion is common before and after games.
Nearby Airports
The closest major airport is Buffalo Niagara International Airport, located about 13 to 15 miles from the stadium. A drive from the airport to the venue typically takes between 20 and 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
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