New Bills stadium opens after $2.2 billion construction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:12 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Highmark Stadium, the new home of the Buffalo Bills, officially opened on June 23. The $2.2 billion project features upgraded amenities for fans and players, emphasizing their experiences. Jim Kelly, former Bills quarterback, expressed excitement about the stadium's potential to create lasting memories. The stadium includes a large warm-up area for players, designed to enhance their home-field advantage on game days. Preseason games are anticipated ahead of the regular season opener on September 17.
- •Highmark Stadium cost $2.2 billion to build.
- •The stadium features enhanced amenities for fans and players.
- •Former players, including Jim Kelly, attended the opening ceremony.
- •The venue includes the largest home team warm-up area in the NFL.
- •Preseason events are scheduled before the opening game on September 17.
- 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — New Bills stadium delivers on the hype, brings the wow factor
"The official ribbon cutting at Highmark Stadium took place Tuesday, and the new home of the Bills looks spectacular.
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