Ralph Wilson Stadium
The Ralph | |
The stadium in 2022 | |
Ralph Wilson Stadium Location in New York State Ralph Wilson Stadium Location in the United States | |
| Full name | Highmark BlueCross BlueShield Stadium |
|---|---|
| Former names | Rich Stadium (1973–1997) Ralph Wilson Stadium (1998–2015) New Era Field (2016–2019) Bills Stadium (2020) Highmark Stadium (2021–2025) |
| Address | 1 Bills Drive |
| Location | Orchard Park, New York |
| Coordinates | 42°46′26″N 78°47′13″W / 42.774°N 78.787°W |
| Elevation | 770 ft (235 m) AMSL |
| Owner | Erie County, New York |
| Operator | Buffalo Bills |
| Capacity | 71,608 |
| Surface | A-Turf Titan 50 (2011–2026) AstroPlay (2003–2010) AstroTurf (1973–2002) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | April 4, 1972 |
| Opened | August 17, 1973 |
| Renovated | 1998, 2013 |
| Closed | January 4, 2026 |
| Demolished | March 1, 2027 |
| Construction cost | US$22 million (1973) ($160 million in 2025 dollars) |
| Architect | HNTB Populous (2013 renovation) |
| Structural engineer | David M. Berg & Associates Inc. |
| General contractor | Frank Schoenle Construction |
| Tenants | |
| Buffalo Bills (NFL) 1973–2025 Syracuse Orange football (NCAA) 1979 | |
| Website | |
| buffalobills.com/stadium | |
Ralph Wilson Stadium (colloquially known as The Ralph) is a defunct stadium in Orchard Park, New York, in the Southtowns of the Buffalo metropolitan area. It served as the home venue of the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL) from 1973 to 2025. The stadium opened in 1973 as Rich Stadium and remained that until 1998. It was known as Ralph Wilson Stadium from 1998 to 2015, New Era Field from 2016 to 2019, Bills Stadium in 2020, and Highmark Stadium from 2021 until its closure following the 2025 season. The stadium is scheduled for demolition in March 2027, after the construction and opening of its replacement, the new Highmark Stadium.