Buffalo Bills React to Highmark Stadium Feedback
The Buffalo Bills are tackling criticisms regarding issues at their new stadium, specifically concerns about obstructed sightlines, by reviewing them individually. This announcement followed the annual Blue and Red practice at the $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium on Saturday night.
Despite the team stating that most feedback was positive, a few complaints emerged. Team president Pete Guelli emphasized these issues came from less than 1% of personal seat licensing holders. The main concern involved seats with obstructed views, which sparked several social media posts featuring pictures of these problematic seats.
Clarifying Obstructed Views
The team explained that at least one photo, taken by The Associated Press, depicted sections not intended for sale during football events. These seats were located in the last row of Section 417, in the stadium’s northwest corner. The far end zone’s view was largely blocked by the press box. Officials noted these seats could still accommodate other events like concerts, where the sightline issues wouldn’t be pertinent.
Additional photos displayed seats where views were partially obstructed by railings and staircases. To accommodate future ticket buyers, the Bills provided virtual stadium tours demonstrating potential field views.
Looking Towards Improvement
The Bills are committed to addressing each complaint and plan to use “the next six weeks to refine any details” ahead of the home opener against Detroit on September 17.
Upcoming events include two home preseason games, beginning with Carolina on Saturday.
Influences and Design
Highmark Stadium’s design took inspiration from Premier League’s Tottenham Hotspur stadium, which also hosts NFL games in London. Bills owner Terry Pegula praised the Hotspur stadium for minimal bad seating, a characteristic aimed to be replicated in Highmark, which seats 60,108.
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