Step Inside: Highmark Stadium – Home of the Buffalo Bills

Stadium History | Parking & Admission | Seating & Capacity | Food & Concessions

Highmark Stadium, home to the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, is located in Orchard Park, New York, a suburb about 10 miles south of downtown Buffalo. It holds the distinction of being the only permanent residence of an NFL team in New York, as the New York Giants and New York Jets share MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Located at 10 Bills Drive, Highmark Stadium is the newest stadium in the NFL. The entire plot of land that the stadium sits on is almost 250 acres and the footprint of the new building is 1.35 million square feet.

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Highmark Stadium History

Highmark Stadium replaced the old Bills stadium, which was also called Highmark Stadium. The previous Highmark Stadium opened as Rich Stadium in 1973, only three years after the American Football League’s Buffalo Bills were admitted into the NFL. The locally headquartered Rich Products retained the facility’s naming rights until 1997, when it was changed to Ralph Wilson Stadium honoring the Bills’ founder and then-presiding owner. Following further rebrands to New Era Field from 2016 to 2019 and Bills Stadium in 2020, the Erie County complex became known as Highmark in 2021 after reaching a naming rights agreement with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York.

The 71,608-capacity stadium underwent its first expansions in 1984 and 1992, followed by a major renovation in 1994 that saw the installation of more executive and club seating as well as the largest video scoreboard in the U.S. at the time. Additional multi-million dollar renovations came after in 1998, 2007 and 2013.

The new, 62,000-seat, $1.35 billion Highmark Stadium replaced the existing Highmark Stadium for the 2026 NFL season. While the new stadium does not have a roof, it is expected to have a canopy that covers about 65% of the seats.

Parking and Admission at Highmark Stadium

Guests attending Buffalo Bills games should check the team’s website for the most current parking details.

Parking lots open four hours before Bills games and close after traffic clears, which is approximately one hour after the game ends. The price of stadium parking for 2026 Bills games has not been finalized by the team yet. The stadium is cashless, so parking passes must be purchased by debit or credit card.

Highmark Stadium Bag Policy

Highmark Stadium follows the NFL’s bag policy, which allows clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags to be carried into the stadium as long as they don’t exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12.” They also allow small clutch bags approximately the size of a hand, as well as one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags. Additional clothing and blankets can be carried in loosely.

Highmark Stadium Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited in all areas of Highmark Stadium, including the concourses, seating areas, suites, clubs, and entry gates. This includes electronic cigarettes, chewing tobacco, lighters, and matches. There are no designated smoking areas.

Highmark Stadium Capacity & Seating Options

The new venue has a capacity of 60,108, which can go up to 63,000 with standing room and expand to 66,000 with even more standing room for special events.

How much are Buffalo Bills tickets?

Ticket prices for Buffalo Bills games depend on a variety of factors, including date and time, city, matchup, seat location, and when the tickets are purchased. You can find Buffalo Bills tickets for as low as $150, while available.

What are the best seats at Highmark Stadium?

The best seats at Highmark Stadium vary depending on the event and personal preferences. Check out Highmark Stadium seating charts and find your favorite seat today.

Food & Beverage Options at Highmark Stadium

Food options and concession stands that will be at the new Highmark Stadium have not been announced yet.