Big milestone games coming to new Highmark Stadium in 2026
The Bills’ inaugural season at new Highmark Stadium will include primetime games, Thanksgiving football and historic franchise moments.
New Highmark Stadium will become one of the NFL's biggest stages in its opening season. The Buffalo Bills’ 2026 schedule is packed with milestone moments for the franchise’s new home, including the first preseason game, first regular-season game, first primetime matchup and Buffalo’s first-ever Thanksgiving home game . From the stadium opener against the Detroit Lions to a Thanksgiving night showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs, here are the biggest moments scheduled for the new Highmark Stadium in 2026.
First game at new Highmark Stadium The first game at new Highmark Stadium is scheduled for Aug. 15 when the Bills host the Carolina Panthers in the preseason . Prior to that, Buffalo will host their annual Blue and Red practice in the first event at the stadium on Aug.
9. First regular-season and primetime game at new Highmark Stadium Buffalo’s first regular-season game at the new stadium comes quickly. The Bills host the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football on Sept.
17 in Week 2. It gives the Bills a primetime spotlight for the stadium debut. First Thanksgiving home game in Buffalo Bills history The Bills will host the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving night.