Remembering the past, embracing the future: Bills break ground on new home in emotional ceremony By Mike Petro News Business Reporter Jun 5, 2023 Jun 5, 2023 Updated Feb 26, 2026 0 × Construction begins at the site of the new Buffalo Bills stadium. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save What a difference a few years have made for the Buffalo Bills.kAmp7E6C 564256D @7 =@@<:?8 7@C 2? 6=:E6 BF2CE6C324<[ E96 E62> 92D :? y@D9 p==6? 2 DFA6CDE2C] ~?46 2? }u{ 5@@C>2E[ E96 q:==D 92G6 366? E@ E96 A=2J@77D 6G6CJ J62C 6I46AE @?6 D:?46 a_`f 2?5 2C6 A6C6??:2= $FA6C q@H= 4@?E6?56CD]k^AmkAmp?5 >@DE D:8?:7:42?E=J @7 2==[ 2 E62> E92E 7@C >@DE @7 :ED 9:DE@CJ H2D E96 DF3;64E @7 C6=@42E:@? 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Mary Wilson on Buffalo Bills' new stadium: 'Ralph would be very proud' “The Bills have got to always be here. There is no room for the Bills to leave Western New York ever, ever – forever, it should always be here…
Ryan O'Halloran: For longtime Bills fan, attending stadium groundbreaking allows for look back, ahead A season-ticket holder since 1988, Bills fan David Sayles attended Monday's groundbreaking ceremony with a mission: Present a coin from the fi…
Erik Brady: A Shakespearean journey from Highmark to … New Highmark Stadium names are essential. And we’re giving high marks to Highmark, an old name for our new stadium, Brady writes.
Buffalo Bills take a team approach to business operations, new stadium “I’m part of a team. It’s not just one guy,” said Jon Roth, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Buffalo Bills. “It’s a…
The next Bills' home will be called New Highmark Stadium, team announces “We’re thrilled to announce that the new stadium will be called Highmark Stadium,” said Ron Raccuia, the Bills’ executive vice president and c…
Bills safety Damar Hamlin launches Chasing M's Foundation CPR Tour On Saturday at Highmark Stadium Hamlin launched the Chasing M’s Foundation CPR Tour, which will bring CPR training and distribute automated ex…
Construction begins on site of the new Bills stadium Construction begins at the site of the new Buffalo Bills stadium.
Ceremonial groundbreaking for New Highmark Stadium A ceremonial groundbreaking is held Monday, June 5, 2023, for the Buffalo Bills' New Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.
Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula speaks at ceremonial groundbreaking Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula speaks at ceremonial groundbreaking for New Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Monday, June 5, 2023.
Season ticket holders will have priority at new stadium Fans interested in purchasing season tickets in the future Bills stadium can join the wait list by making a $150 deposit per seat.
Photos: Ceremonial groundbreaking for new Buffalo Bills stadium The Buffalo Bills hold a ceremonial groundbreaking to kick off the start of construction on the New Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.
A1 Minute! August 31, 2026: High school football; Tecovas steps into Short Pump; Amazon's drone delivery coming to Richmond
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