Stadium Construction Discussion (No PSL/Seat selection posts)

[boater]

At first, I was outraged that the new stadium was 10000 seats less. But now I'm at peace with it, it kind of makes sense in the bigger picture. Seats were limited in order to make the experience better: bigger seats, more room, larger concourses, no trough in the Men's room.  I can't wait for the new place to open.

 

It sure isn't like the old days with Rich Stadium seating an NFL high of 80,000

[Mat68]

Havent been to game in quite a few years since moving out of the area.  I will be at the first game in the new stadium. 

Edited Thursday at 06:54 PM by Mat68

[TFBillsfan]

Loving seeing the progress! Curious if they’ll build walkways above the road to make it easier to cross the road from the parking lots to the stadium and vice versa. 
 

 

[Just Jack]

12 minutes ago, TFBillsfan said:

Loving seeing the progress! Curious if they’ll build walkways above the road to make it easier to cross the road from the parking lots to the stadium and vice versa. 
 

 

 

They already close Abbott for pedestrian access, not sure they would bother building elevated walkways. 

[Mike in Horseheads]

9 hours ago, Just Jack said:

 

They already close Abbott for pedestrian access, not sure they would bother building elevated walkways. 

I wonder if they build a tunnel for players to get from the practice facility to the stadium?

[davefan66]

12 hours ago, Just Jack said:

 

They already close Abbott for pedestrian access, not sure they would bother building elevated walkways. 

Asked that yesterday while choosing my tickets.  Yes, Abbott will remain closed and there are no plans for elevated walkways.

 

I do believe elevated walkways could be used at certain locations in the lots. We park Lot 7 and are at the mercy of the crosswalks delaying traffic egress.  It would be great if they could figure a way to allow traffic and pedestrians to flow, not sure they can.

[Doc Brown]

Will all the seats have cup holders?  That's the only thing I really care about.

[Chicharito]

On 3/27/2025 at 3:11 PM, TFBillsfan said:

Loving seeing the progress! Curious if they’ll build walkways above the road to make it easier to cross the road from the parking lots to the stadium and vice versa. 
 

 

Walkways were supposed to be built decades ago. When they raised the parking from $10 to $20 that’s was supposed to fund the walkways. Guess what never happened?

[That's No Moon]

33 minutes ago, Chicharito said:

Walkways were supposed to be built decades ago. When they raised the parking from $10 to $20 that’s was supposed to fund the walkways. Guess what never happened?

Abbott Rd is closed now, why are walkways needed?

[PromoTheRobot]

16 hours ago, That's No Moon said:

Abbott Rd is closed now, why are walkways needed?

Exactly. But they have your money.

On 3/28/2025 at 1:03 AM, Mike in Horseheads said:

I wonder if they build a tunnel for players to get from the practice facility to the stadium?

 

I've heard they are tearing down and filling in the old stadium. But then I heard they might keep the lower bowl intact to use for events. 🤷‍♂️ 

 

I figure they will bus players across the street. The last thing you need is for Josh Allen to get hit by some yahoo while crossing Abbott.

[Just Jack]

 

You can see the sections with roof coverage, how the rain came down on the sections under them. 

 

 

On 3/28/2025 at 1:03 AM, Mike in Horseheads said:

I wonder if they build a tunnel for players to get from the practice facility to the stadium?

 

I'm assuming on game days the players would park by the stadium. 

 

 

If you have FB, this guy whom I believe is part of the construction crew, posted a bunch of pictures from inside.

 

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1YUeeqR1BV/

 

 

Edited Saturday at 07:20 PM by Just Jack

[Steptide]

Sorry if I missed it somewhere along the way - I know the first year in the new stadium will be 2026, but is there a projected time that the stadium is supposed to be finished? Like will this be done a year from now? Seems like it's moving along pretty well

[Draconator]

I'm just bummed that the Bills denied the National Chicken Wing Festival to be held in the new stadium. It's shifting back to Sahlen Field in 2026. My band plays the festival every year, and we were so looking forward to playing in the new stadium. 

[Chicharito]

I’m not totally convinced that unless you are in the 300 and 400 levels that you will be protected from the elements. I guess I’m ok with that , my main talking point is the wind diversion that has been talked about. Wind is what really sucks. It doesn’t matter how many layers I wear wind cuts through. That whole area is a wind tunnel.

[BillsPride12]

49 minutes ago, Draconator said:

I'm just bummed that the Bills denied the National Chicken Wing Festival to be held in the new stadium. It's shifting back to Sahlen Field in 2026. My band plays the festival every year, and we were so looking forward to playing in the new stadium. 

Hmm that's interesting and weird at the same time.  First I have heard of this.

I wonder if they are trying to keep being inside the new stadium as an "exclusive" feel for the initial stages

There's rumors that the Sabres will be getting a Winter Classic in the new stadium when it's ready to roll

[Draconator]

4 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said:

Hmm that's interesting and weird at the same time.  First I have heard of this.

I wonder if they are trying to keep being inside the new stadium as an "exclusive" feel for the initial stages

There's rumors that the Sabres will be getting a Winter Classic in the new stadium when it's ready to roll

Our rhythm guitarist and Drew Czera, aka Wing King, developed a friendship. Drew mentioned this to Shawn a couple of months ago. 

[That's No Moon]

3 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said:

Exactly. But they have your money.

It doesn't cost $20 to park anymore either. Of course they have my money. It's supply and demand and they have something I want. A parking spot.

[Mr. WEO]

On 3/28/2025 at 1:03 AM, Mike in Horseheads said:

I wonder if they build a tunnel for players to get from the practice facility to the stadium?

[That's No Moon]

2 hours ago, Mr. WEO said:

I heard they are going to build a 300' dirigible to fly them across the street.

[WotAGuy]

Why would they need to be in the practice facility on game day?  They will just go directly to the stadium from the team hotel (assuming the Bills stay as a team the night before home games). It’s called a practice facility for a reason.