Overview
- The circular crest centers on the charging buffalo with a stylized render of the new stadium and will be worn as a jersey patch for the first home game of 2026.
- The new Highmark Stadium is described as a football‑first, open‑air design with a canopy intended to reduce wind exposure for fans and the field.
- Buffalo is installing a natural grass surface developed with specialized growing technology, a move reported to prioritize player safety and publicly backed by Josh Allen.
- Construction paused on February 17 following graffiti and vandalism, resumed on February 20, and project managers said two people have been identified as part of the investigation.
- While the NFL schedule has not been released, local reporting lists eight expected home opponents in 2026, including the Dolphins, Patriots, Jets, Chiefs, Chargers, Bears, Lions and Ravens.