Buffalo Bills prepare for first game at new Highmark Stadium on Thursday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Buffalo Bills will host their first official game at the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on Thursday. The stadium, which has a seating capacity of 60,108, was completed at a cost of over $2.1 billion, with significant taxpayer funding. This marks a new chapter for the franchise after the promotion of Joe Brady to head coach and a Week 1 win over the Texans. The Bills signed a 30-year lease for the stadium, which features a partial roof and aims to enhance the fan experience.
- •Highmark Stadium cost over $2.1 billion to build.
- •The stadium's capacity is 60,108, the smallest in the NFL.
- •The Bills received $850 million in taxpayer funding for the stadium.
- •The team signed a 30-year lease, with maintenance contributions from New York State.
- •A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on June 23, 2026.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bills new stadium details: Inside the cost, capacity and more about Buffalo's $2.2 billion home
"Buffalo will host its first official game at the new-look Highmark Stadium on Thursday.
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