Highmark Stadium

Opened in 1973

About Highmark Stadium

Highmark Stadium is an NFL stadium in Town of Orchard Park, New York. It opened in 1973. It seats 71,608. Its current tenant is Buffalo Bills (NFL), since 1973. By capacity it ranks 10th of 32 current NFL venues, counting only venues with a known capacity. It has also been known as Rich Stadium (1973–1997), Ralph Wilson Stadium (1998–2015), New Era Field (2016–2019) and Bills Stadium (2020).

Photo of Highmark Stadium
Photo by James161723. License: CC0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Venue Information

Capacity

71,608

Year Opened

1973

Address

1 Bills Drive, Town of Orchard Park, New York 14127

Operator

Buffalo Bills and Legends Hospitality

Address derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.

Architect and operator credits from Wikidata.

Teams

Team League Years
Buffalo Bills
Previously: War Memorial Stadium (1960–1972)
NFL 1973 - Present

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Highmark Stadium?

The capacity of Highmark Stadium is 71,608.

When was Highmark Stadium built?

Highmark Stadium opened in 1973.

Who operates Highmark Stadium?

Highmark Stadium is operated by Buffalo Bills and Legends Hospitality.

Who plays at Highmark Stadium?

Highmark Stadium is the home venue of Buffalo Bills.

Where did the Buffalo Bills play before Highmark Stadium?

Before moving to Highmark Stadium in 1973, the Buffalo Bills played at War Memorial Stadium from 1960 to 1972.

Historical Names

Highmark Stadium

2021 - Present

Current

Bills Stadium

2020 - 2020

New Era Field

2016 - 2019

Ralph Wilson Stadium

1998 - 2015

Rich Stadium

1973 - 1997

Location

Coordinates: 42.7737, -78.7869
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References

Read more on Wikipedia

Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.