Transit and approach
NFTA Metro Bus provides service to the stadium. There is no direct rail service to the stadium.
Highmark Stadium’s location in the suburb of Orchard Park requires a transit plan, so take the NFTA Game Day Express bus from downtown to avoid traffic and extremely long post-game rideshare delays. If driving, parking passes must be purchased in advance for most lots, as they do not accept day-of-game cash or credit card payments.
At a glance
- Bag policy
- Clear bag policy
- Cashless
- Cashless
- Re-entry
- No re-entry
- Gates open
- Gates open 2h before
- Outside food
- Sealed water only
- Getting here
- NFTA Metro Bus provides service to the stadium.
- Family friendly
- Offers a designated family section with alcohol-free zones and various family-oriented promotional events during the season.
Home team:Buffalo Bills
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Where to stay for Highmark Stadium
Downtown Buffalo or near the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, as there are limited hotels in immediate walking distance to the stadium.
See full Buffalo stay guide →Parking, transit, and arrival strategy
Rideshare and parking
Rideshare: The Ride Share Lot at Highmark Stadium is located on the western end of the adjacent ECC South Campus. Fans access the lot via the sidewalk along Southwestern Boulevard. Note that Abbott Road is closed to vehicle traffic on game days between the south entrance of Lot 2 ADA and the north entrance of Lot 6 ADA.
Parking: All Buffalo Bills controlled parking lots require an advance purchase parking pass, excluding Lot 2 ADA and Lot 6 ADA. There are no day-of-game cash or credit card transactions to purchase parking in Bills lots. Advance parking passes must be purchased through the Bills website or app.
After the event
响起(响起) / Multiple bars along Abbott Road and Southwestern Blvd cater to post-game crowds.
Works well with these Buffalo venues
- KeyBank CenterAcross town · 8.3 mi
Map context
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- Atmosphere area: Located in Orchard Park, a suburb south of downtown Buffalo, situated in a sprawling complex with expansive parking lots.
- Tailgating: Tailgating is permitted in stadium-operated lots, beginning 4 hours prior to kickoff. Open fires and glass containers are prohibited.
- Signature food: Buffalo-style chicken wings, Beef on Weck, and Sahlen's hot dogs.
- Fan tradition: The 'Bills Mafia' tailgate culture, featuring table smashing and high-energy gatherings in the stadium parking lots.
- Pregame institution: Danny's Restaurant (3719 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127)