Highmark Stadium: What you need to know to make it a great day

By Dominique Orona

·Updated: February 7, 2023

Planning a trip to watch the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium? You’re in for a special day. Here’s everything you need to know about your visit to Orchard Park.

Where is Highmark Stadium?

Highmark Stadium is in Orchard Park, New York. The address of Highmark Stadium is 1 Bills Dr, Orchard Park, NY 14127.

Who plays at Highmark Stadium?

The Buffalo Bills play at Highmark Stadium.

What is the capacity at Highmark Stadium?

The capacity at Highmark Stadium is 71,608, which is the number of seats the arena has.

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What time do the gates open at Highmark Stadium?

Gates at Highmark Stadium open an hour and a half before kickoff. They give you enough time to look for your seat, get food, and take pictures.

Can you tailgate at Highmark Stadium?

Yes, you are allowed to tailgate at Highmark Stadium. Each parking lot will have tailgating on game days. Lot 3 is reserved for oversized vehicles, but they all party before the game.

How much is the parking at Highmark Stadium?

If you pay in advance for parking at Highmark Stadium, you will pay $35, but if you pay on game day when you arrive, it will be $40 instead. We advise getting there early because it will get packed fast. Since tailgating is allowed, people will start showing up as early as they can get in, four hours before kickoff. Make sure you have enough time to enjoy tailgating before the game.

Can you watch warm-ups at Highmark Stadium?

Fans can watch the players practice at Highmark Stadium before the game, take photographs, and get autographs. We advise getting there early so you can find your seat and get down to level 100 to meet one of the players. Once warm-ups are over, you will be asked to return to your seat.

What can you bring to Highmark Stadium?

Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or small clutches 4.5″ x 6.5″ are allowed into Highmark Stadium. All bags will still be checked before entry, even though they are clear and can visibly be seen from the outside. Diaper bags are permitted but will be inspected and tagged at the security line before the entrance to the stadium.

How much is a suite at Highmark Stadium?

Suites at Highmark Stadium can cost between $9,000 to $20,000 depending on the suite size, package, and who is playing. Buffalo Bills luxury suites feature retractable glass windows, suites are individually climate-controlled and offer full access to Club Level. Watching a game in a suite is an experience you won’t ever forget.

200 Level Suite: Located on the higher of two main suite levels encircling the stadium.
West End Suite: Located above 200s sections near the West endzone.
100 Level Suite: Wrapped around the field above the lower bowl.

Can you bring food and water to Highmark Stadium?

You can bring food into Highmark Stadium if it is unopened, in single-serve containers carried in an approved-size clear plastic bag. As for water, you aren’t allowed to have bottles, cans, thermoses, or any other beverage containers. Unless you have a child where juice and bottles are allowed in.

Is Highmark Stadium cashless?

Highmark Stadium is a cashless stadium, meaning you can purchase things using credit, debit cards, or mobile wallets. You will not be able to buy anything with cash.

What is there to eat at Highmark Stadium?

There are so many food options to eat when you are at Highmark Stadium. From a Buffalo Wild Wings stand to cheesy pizza at La Nova. You can get a sampler bucket and a mixture of different meals like pizza, fries, chicken tenders, and boneless wings. They have many mix-match meal options, and you can find them in sections 104, 119, 125, 141, 307, 315, 329, and 337. We advise getting to the stadium early so you can walk around and see what else the stadium offers.