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What Bills fans need to know about the 2026 Return of the Blue & Red at Highmark Stadium

Highmark Stadium Field Painting, August 06, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
Highmark Stadium Field Painting, August 06, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.

Highmark Stadium is officially open for business on Saturday with the Return of the Blue & Red practice! This event is the first time Bills Mafia will see the Buffalo Bills take the field for the Inaugural Season at Highmark Stadium.

Here's what you need to know before attending.

When: Practice starts at 7 p.m.

Presenting Partner: Wegmans

Gates Open: 5 p.m.

Game day timeline

  • 1 p.m. — Abbott Road Closes
  • 3 p.m. — Parking Lots Open - for public
  • 4 p.m. — Security Gates Open
  • 5 p.m. — Ticket Entries Open
  • 7 p.m. — Kickoff

Highmart Stadium Parking

Mobile Ticket Team

  • Members of our Mobile Ticket Team will be inside ALL gates for guest assistance with Mobile Ticket Issues, Errors and transfer assistance.
  • Gates B, C, D, E & F are open to the public.

Highmark Stadium Map

Don't Miss the Fireworks Show! 🎆

  • A 15-minute Fireworks Show will be held post-practice as fans are leaving the stadium!
  • The show can be best viewed outside of the stadium on the East side of the building.

Guest Experience

  • Guest Experience Booths 105, 114, 133 & 138 will be open on the main concourse. Booths 306, 313, 333 & 340 will be open on the upper concourse. Toyota Club has booth locations as well as Concierge Desks throughout the Suites and Entries 2, 4 & 10.

50/50 Raffle

Pregame Mini Field Activities

  • A Fan Experience area located within the secure perimeter between Gates C & D. The Mini Field area will be surrounded by photo ops, sponsor activations, games, music, and more to create the ultimate fan experience.

One Bills Live Special Edition Show

  • A special edition of One Bills Live will air on 97 Rock from 6-8 p.m., featuring Buffalo Bills Radio Network hosts Chris Trapasso and Bills Legend Mitch Morse.
  • The pair will do a roundtable interview with 'Voice of the Bills' Chris Brown and Bills Legend Steve Tasker.
  • Other special guests, including Bills Legend John Fina will also join the show.

HIGHMARK STADIUM OFFERINGS

Outside stadium

• Pepsi Market – Southern Junction

• Bud Light Market – Chiavetta's BBQ

• Beer Trailers

Food Markets (100 & 300 Levels)

• North Park – Pizza & Subs

• Black Rock – Burgers, Hot Dogs & Sausages

• Five Points Market – Burgers, Chicken Fingers & Royal

• Allentown – Pizza, Sausage & Custard

• Kaisertown – Beef on Weck

• Humboldt – Hot Dogs & Sausages

• Pepsi Stands – Pizza, Subs & Sweets

We look forward to seeing Bills Mafia at Highmark Stadium this season!

Scroll through the gallery to get an exclusive look as the Buffalo Bills Grounds Crew gets Highmark Stadium ready for the Return of the Blue & Red with the first field painting.

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