Buffalo Bills Play First Regular-Season Game at New Highmark Stadium

Lansing, MI, September 17, 2026 —

Highmark Stadium, the new home of the Buffalo Bills, officially hosted its first regular-season game. The Buffalo Bills welcomed the Detroit Lions for the inaugural contest at the newly constructed venue.

Specific details regarding the date of the game, the final score, attendance figures, or any notable events that occurred during the game were not provided in the summary. The contractor responsible for the stadium’s construction was not named. Information pertaining to any potential delays, cost overruns, or the timeline for the stadium’s completion beyond its readiness for this first regular-season game is also not available.

The Buffalo Bills organization has transitioned to this new facility, replacing their previous stadium. The summary indicates this was the first regular-season game played at Highmark Stadium, marking a significant milestone for the team and its fanbase. Further details about the stadium’s features, capacity, or its impact on the local community were not included in the provided summary.

Story summarized from the original created by JOHN WAWROW, Associated Press on www.wlns.com, see more information here.

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