Bills to replace grass field before home opener against Lions
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:45 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Buffalo Bills will replace the grass field at their new stadium before their Week 2 home opener against the Detroit Lions. Large divots were reported during the preseason, with one player complaining about the quality of the field. Bills COO Pete Guelli stated the decision to replace the surface is aimed at improving player performance. Despite the replacement, the Bills' senior director of grounds acknowledged that some divots will continue to occur on any grass field. This will be the first of three consecutive home games for the Bills this season.
- •Bills will replace field before home opener against Lions
- •Player complaints highlighted issues with large divots
- •COO Pete Guelli emphasizes commitment to field quality
- •The replacement aims to enhance playability for athletes
- •This game marks the start of three straight home games for the Bills
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Bills Will Replace Field Before Home Opener
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Bills' new stadium facing another hurdle ahead of home opener
- 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Bills will replace grass field at new stadium before home opener
"Grounds crews are rushing to install fresh sod at Highmark Stadium after safety concerns emerged over shifting turf, prioritizing player performance ahead of the Week 2 clash.
"Before new Highmark Stadium makes its regular season debut, the Buffalo Bills are replacing its grass.
"Large divots were a problem during the preseason.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 1:45 AMBuffalo Bills Will Replace Field Before Home Opener
Grounds crews are rushing to install fresh sod at Highmark Stadium after safety concerns emerged over shifting turf, prioritizing player performance ahead of the Week 2 clash.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 10:38 PMBills' new stadium facing another hurdle ahead of home opener
Before new Highmark Stadium makes its regular season debut, the Buffalo Bills are replacing its grass.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 8:48 PMBills will replace grass field at new stadium before home opener
Large divots were a problem during the preseason.
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