NFL Network announced a new two-part original documentary series, Building Buffalo. The premiere episode will air on NFL Network on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. ahead of the first Buffalo Bills home game in the new Highmark Stadium.
The series follows the laborers, tradespeople, architects, and contractors who worked tirelessly through extreme conditions to build the Buffalo Bills' new state-of-the-art stadium alongside current and former Bills players who help tell the story of what this project means for Buffalo.
Episode two of the series will air the following Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. NFL Network is now available on the ESPN App, for Unlimited plan subscribers. Both episodes will be available on the ESPN App on demand after their premieres.
Five-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle and four-time Buffalo Bills Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Club Winner Dion Dawkins (Founder, SHNOW VISION FILMS) is an Executive Producer and a central voice in the series, bridging the players and the team that built the stadium.
The series features Bills legends Thurman Thomas, Andre Reed, and Steve Tasker, along with current players Damar Hamlin, Dawson Knox, DJ Moore and others.
"I am so proud to be part of this project that celebrates the people who helped build the stadium and what it means to Bills Mafia," said Dawkins. "The laborers are the offensive line of the job site, and telling the stories of unsung heroes who brought this stadium to life was an incredible honor."
This series was created by Marley Clements (Co-Founder Bunker Studios, Former Executive Producer for VICE TV) and Andrea Purse (Supervising Producer for The Circus on Showtime; Producer of The Engineering That Built the World on the History Channel).
"Working on the new Highmark Stadium for nearly two years was a once-in-a-lifetime experience," said Andy Johnson, a laborer with LIUNA Local 210 who is featured in the film. "Building a new home for the Bills was special enough, but having that work documented for my friends, family and people across the country to see makes it even more meaningful. A lot of hard work, long days and pride went into this stadium, and I'm proud to have been part of it. I just hope we made Western New York proud. Go Bills!"
From the 50-yard line marker in 2022, to the day of ribbon cutting in 2026, take a look back at the milestone moments of the construction progress at Highmark Stadium.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, August 23, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, December 07, 2022.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, December 07, 2022.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, June 05, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, June 05, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, June 05, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, June 05, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, June 05, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 31, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 31, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 31, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, November 02, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, November 02, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, November 20, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, November 20, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, November 20, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, November 20, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, November 20, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, November 20, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, November 20, 2023.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, January 05, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, January 05, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, January 05, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, January 05, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, January 05, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, January 05, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, January 05, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, January 05, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, January 05, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, February 02, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, February 02, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, February 02, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, February 02, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, February 02, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, February 23, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, February 23, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, February 23, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, February 23, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, February 23, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, February 23, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, February 23, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, March 15, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, March 15, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, March 15, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, April 05, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, April 05, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, April 05, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, April 15, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, April 15, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, May 03, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, May 03, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, May 03, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, May 03, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, May 03, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, May 03, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, May 03, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, August 23, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, August 23, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, August 23, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, August 23, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, August 23, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, August 23, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, August 23, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, September 03, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, September 03, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, September 03, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, September 03, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 04, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 04, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 04, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 04, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 10, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 10, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 10, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 10, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, November 06, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, November 06, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, December 06, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, December 06, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, December 06, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, December 06, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, December 06, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, December 06, 2024.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, January 30, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, February 14, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, February 14, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, April 30, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, April 30, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, May 06, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, May 06, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, May 06, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, August 10, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, August 10, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, August 16, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, August 16, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, August 28, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, August 28, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, August 28, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, August 28, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 04, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 04, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 06, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 06, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 06, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 06, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 06, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 07, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 07, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 07, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 07, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 08, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 08, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 10, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 10, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 10, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 10, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 10, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 10, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 10, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, October 24, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, December 05, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, December 05, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, December 05, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, December 05, 2025.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, February 26, 2026.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, February 26, 2026.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, February 26, 2026.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, February 26, 2026.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, April 13, 2026.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, April 13, 2026.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, April 13, 2026.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, April 13, 2026.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, April 13, 2026.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, April 13, 2026.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, April 13, 2026.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, May 11, 2026.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, May 11, 2026.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, May 11, 2026.
Video Board Test, May 5, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, May 11, 2026.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, June 15, 2026.
Highmark Stadium, May 11, 2026.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, June 15, 2026.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, June 16, 2026.
Behind-the-scenes photos of Highmark Stadium construction, June 16, 2026.
Highmark Stadium, June 15, 2026.
Highmark Stadium, June 15, 2026.
Highmark Stadium, June 15, 2026.
