The current plan is for the Buffalo Bills to play their final season in the existing Highmark Stadium in 2025, then move into the new, smaller-capacity, $2+ billion Highmark Stadium being built across the street in Orchard Park, after which the old venue is expected to be decommissioned and ultimately demolished, with some pieces likely sold off to fans as memorabilia.

What will happen to the current stadium?

  • The existing Highmark Stadium, opened in 1973, is entering its final years as the Bills’ home, with the 2025 season widely described as its “swan song.”
  • Once the new Highmark Stadium opens (targeted for summer 2026), the old venue is slated to be taken out of NFL use and removed rather than maintained in parallel.

New Highmark Stadium details

  • A brand‑new, open‑air Highmark Stadium is under construction in Orchard Park, directly across from the current site, with an expected capacity of about 62,000 seats and a project cost of roughly $2.1 billion.
  • Construction reports say the project is roughly three‑quarters complete and on track for a 2026 opening, with design features like a large canopy roof and upgraded concourses aimed at improving the fan experience.

Demolition and memorabilia

  • Local reporting indicates that, after the move, the current Highmark Stadium is expected to be demolished rather than repurposed long‑term, as maintaining two large outdoor venues in the same suburban area is not considered economically attractive.
  • Discussions are already underway about selling seats, signs, and other items from the old stadium to fans who want a physical piece of Bills history once the building is retired.

Lease, relocation, and long‑term outlook

  • The Bills’ stadium and lease agreements include a strong non‑relocation clause tied to the new building, which is intended to anchor the team in Western New York for around 30 years.
  • With public funding, private investment from ownership, and naming rights transferring to the new facility, Highmark Stadium (the new one) is positioned as the long‑term home of the Bills rather than a temporary stopgap.

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