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Bills' Old Stadium 93% Demolished, New $2B Venue Ready 2026

5/6/2026

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Demolition crews began tearing down the Bills’ former Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park after power was cut on May 1.
Breeze National, the demolition contractor, reports the Bills say demolition is 93 percent complete and targets June 1 for substantial completion.
The project should finish by March 2027, with the structure fully razed by late fall.
The $2 billion new Highmark Stadium across Abbot Road will host the Bills in the 2026 NFL season.

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Demolition crews began tearing down the Bills’ former Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park after power was cut on May 1.
Breeze National, the demolition contractor, reports the Bills say demolition is 93 percent complete and targets June 1 for substantial completion.
The project should finish by March 2027, with the structure fully razed by late fall.
The $2 billion new Highmark Stadium across Abbot Road will host the Bills in the 2026 NFL season.