Buffalo Bills Inaugurate New Highmark Stadium with Lions Matchup
The Buffalo Bills hosted the Detroit Lions in the inaugural regular-season game at their new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., marked by fireworks, two national anthems, and a full house.
Wichita Falls & Lawton, TX, September 17, 2026 —
The Buffalo Bills officially opened their new home, Highmark Stadium, located in Orchard Park, N.Y., hosting the Detroit Lions for the inaugural regular-season game. The event was celebrated with extensive pre-game festivities that included fireworks and the performance of two national anthems. The stadium was filled to capacity, indicating strong fan attendance for the highly anticipated debut. The new venue represents a significant investment, with construction costs reported at $2.1 billion. The game marked a new chapter for the Bills franchise and its fanbase, ushering in an era at the state-of-the-art facility. The specific date of the inaugural game was not provided in the summary. Further details regarding the game’s outcome or specific attendance figures beyond a “full house” were not included in the provided information.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN WAWROW, Associated Press on www.texomashomepage.com, see more information here.
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