Bills Schedule: Buffalo Opens New Highmark Stadium in Week 2 Against Detroit
The Week 2 matchup will be the first Thursday Night Football game on Prime this season and the first game at the Bills’ new stadium.
- On Monday, the NFL announced the Detroit Lions will travel to Buffalo to face the Buffalo Bills in Week 2. The September 17 matchup marks the first-ever game at the new Highmark Stadium and launches Amazon Prime Video's Thursday Night Football schedule.
- The Bills constructed the new $2.1 billion venue to replace their former home, which they played in since 1973. This modern facility features a capacity of over 63,000 fans, including heated concourses and a canopy roof designed to reduce weather impacts.
- Quarterbacks Josh Allen of the Bills and Jared Goff of the Lions will lead their teams in this primetime showcase. New coach Joe Brady replaced Sean McDermott after nine seasons, while Detroit seeks redemption following a 9-8 campaign and 2025 playoff miss.
- Traditionally, the NFL uses Week 2 primetime slots to showcase new stadium openings. This nationally televised debut gives the Bills an immediate chance to make a statement in their new home following their divisional round exit and AFC East title loss.
- Detroit is also preparing for an International Series game in Germany on November 15, 2026. The team aims to reclaim the NFL North Division title after their two-year reign ended during last season's disappointing 9-8 campaign.
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First regular-season game at new Highmark Stadium announced
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills announced on Monday that the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium will take place on Thursday, Sept. 17 in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions. The game will be shown on Amazon's Thursday Night Football. The rest of the Bills' schedule is set to be announced on [...]
Lions set to play in first game in new Buffalo stadium
The Buffalo Bills' first regular-season game in their new stadium will be against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 17 and will kick off Amazon Prime Video's "Thursday Night Football" schedule.The matchup was one of three announced by the NFL on Monday as NBC, Fox and Prime Video made their upfront presentations to advertisers.The Dallas Cowboys were part of the other two unveilings. The Cowboys will visit the New York Giants in the first NBC "Sunday N…
Bills schedule: Buffalo opens new Highmark Stadium in Week 2 against Detroit
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills announced on Monday that the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium will take place on Thursday, Sept. 17 in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions. The game will be shown on Amazon's Thursday Night Football. The rest of the Bills' schedule is set to be announced on [...]
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