Bills prepare to say goodbye to current Highmark Stadium

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Highmark Stadium, photographed in August 2024 Photo: Saga Communications/Matt Aceto

ORCHARD PARK, NY (607NewsNow) — The Bills are getting ready for the final regular-season game at the current Highmark Stadium.

On Sunday, the team will entertain the Jets at 4:25 p.m. Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott said he’s feeling emotional ahead of the game.

“It’s very important to me,” he said. “It’s very important to our staff, to our team.”

McDermott said families and friends have made “so many memories” at the stadium.

Rendering of the new stadium (BuffaloBills.com)

Starting in the 2026 season, the team will host games at the new Highmark Stadium, which is being constructed next to the current one. 64% of seats at the new venue will be covered by a roof canopy.

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