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Highmark Stadium Guide

NFL · Buffalo

Last updated: 5/16/2026

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.

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Arrival and exit strategy

Transit and approach

NFTA Metro Bus provides service to the stadium. There is no direct rail service to the stadium.

Rideshare and parking

Rideshare: Designated rideshare drop-off and pick-up areas are located at the Abbott Road corridor.

Parking: Parking lots fill up quickly; pre-purchasing parking passes through the official Bills mobile app or website is highly recommended.

After the event

响起(响起) / Multiple bars along Abbott Road and Southwestern Blvd cater to post-game crowds.

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The game-day experience

  • 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)