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Historical · NFL
Highmark Stadium (1973)
Former home of the Buffalo Bills
Orchard Park, NY
Still to visit
Teams
Buffalo Bills
NFL · football
1973–2025
Also known as Rich Stadium · Ralph Wilson Stadium · New Era Field · Bills Stadium · Old Highmark Stadium
Stadium facts
- Opened
- August 17, 1973
- Closed January 4, 2026. Demolition was underway in 2026. This is the 1973 Orchard Park stadium, not the new Highmark Stadium.Source for opened
Names and sponsors
Timeline
1973
1973
1989
1998
2016
2026
2026
August 17, 1973
Rich Stadium opens
The stadium opened on August 17, 1973, as Rich Stadium, and cost $22 million. It replaced the smaller War Memorial Stadium. Capacity is listed at 71,608.
SourceUpcoming schedule
This building is historic, so there is no upcoming home schedule.
Seating chart
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Location
- Stay near Highmark Stadium (1973). Search hotels by the stadium area rather than a brand name.
- Transit-first base. If Orchard Park has rail or subway, a station-area stay is often easier.
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Stadium Guide
How to visit a historic site — markers, footprint walks, and memory photos.
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Sights and stay areas around Orchard Park.
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