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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

Upcoming trip that includes this venue

A real multi-game weekend from current index data that includes Highmark Stadium.

Includes this venue

Buffalo

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3 games

Fri, Dec 18 – Sun, Dec 20

Estimated trip cost US$1,370 per person

Party estimate US$2,740 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$1,630 · Hotel for party US$1,110

2026-12-18 to 2026-12-21 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

NHL game at KeyBank Center
NHLFri, Dec 18 · 12:30 AM
NFL game at Highmark Stadium
NFLSat, Dec 19 · 1:20 AM
NHL game at KeyBank Center
NHLSun, Dec 20 · 11:00 PM

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Estimated trip cost US$1,370 per person

Party estimate US$2,740 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$1,630 · Hotel for party US$1,110

2026-12-18 to 2026-12-21 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

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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.

Parking, transit, and arrival 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: 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.

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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)