Bills practice in new Highmark Stadium ahead of opening game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Buffalo Bills conduct a practice session at their new Highmark Stadium on August 8, 2026. This Blue & Red practice serves as a trial run for players and coaches, allowing them to familiarize themselves with the venue's features, such as play clocks and communication methods. Coach Joe Brady emphasized the importance of making the stadium feel like home before the regular season begins, incorporating elements similar to a night game experience, including team arrival and traffic navigation. Preparations include structured practice sessions and communication drills.
- •Bills hold first practice at new Highmark Stadium on August 8.
- •Practice mimics night game environment for players and coaches.
- •Joe Brady highlights the need for familiarity with the stadium.
- •Focus on logistics like traffic and communication during practice.
- •Construction of the stadium began in 2023.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — The Bills have a brand-new home. Now they have to learn how to use it
"The Bills will use their first practice at new Highmark Stadium as a trial run for everything from play clocks and wind to traffic and communication.
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