The Buffalo Bills provided an update on the construction of the new Highmark Stadium.
On Monday, they shared a clip on social media showing off the latest installment. The stadium had its exterior panels installed. These perforated exterior panels will help with weather control during winter games in Buffalo’s cold climate.
Fans on social media shared their reactions to this update on the New Highmark Stadium construction.
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“Not going to lie. worst stadium in the modern era. … looks like garbage hahaha u can say new all u want,” one fan commented.
@BuffaloBills not going to lie. worst stadium in the modern era… looks like garbage hahaha u can say new all u want
“It kinds looks ugly and soulless,” another fan said.
@BuffaloBills It kinda looks ugly and soulless
“The New Bills Stadium has No Roof, this is extreme Malfeasance & a Disgrace,” this fan wrote.
@BuffaloBills The New Bills Stadium has No Roof, this is extreme Malfeasance & a Disgrace.
“Ugliest stadium in the league. Well done,” another fan said.
@BuffaloBills Ugliest stadium in the league. Well done
“Terrible, looks like a prison. Olmstead would not approve,” one fan wrote.
@BuffaloBills Terrible, looks like a prison. Olmstead would not approve.
“no hate ugliest new stadium built in the last 10 years,” this fan commented.
@BuffaloBills no hate ugliest new stadium built in the last 10 years
According to reports, this new Bills stadium is estimated to cost around $2.1 billion. The groundbreaking ceremony was held back in 2023, and the team is looking forward to getting it ready for the upcoming season.
Back in January, Bills VP of stadium development, John Polka, said that the new home field was designed “to enjoy football” and also enjoy the team’s games.
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Bills COO Pete Guelli provides an update on timline for new Highmark Stadium opening
On Monday, the Bills’ Chiefs Operating Officer, Pete Guelli, discussed when they plan on inaugurating the new stadium for the team.
He said that they are looking to “get the keys” to this new place by June.
“The work going on, it’s seven days a week now, whatever it takes to get it open,” Guelli said. “So I think we’re in a great spot, we’re supposed to get they keys sometime in June. We’re still on track to do that. Substantial completion is obviously a little different than complete, so we’ll be ready to start hosting football games in August.”
Guelli also said that they’ll be testing out the new place with smaller events in the coming days.
“That’s a football-first facility. It’s a grass field. We want to make sure we aren’t doing anything that is going to take away from that first game that takes place there.
“So we’re going to have a number of smaller events to kind of introduce the fans to the building, get people confortable. … But I think the first major event in that building will be the blue and red scrimmage.”
Last season, quarterback Josh Allen helped his team finish second in the AFC East with a 12-5 record. They qualified for the playoffs, but lost to the Broncos in a divisional round showdown.