Ralph Wilson Stadium Information

Ralph Wilson Stadium
1 Bills Drive • Orchard Park, NY 14127

The Bills became one of the first teams ever to sell the naming rights to their stadium. In 1998, the stadium was renamed Ralph Wilson Stadium after the Bills owner. The Buffalo Bills christened Ralph Wilson Stadium on August 17, 1973. The stadium consists of three decks of blue and red seats. The lower and second levels of seats circle the entire Fieldturf playing field. An upper level of seats are located on both sides of the playing field. The playing field is located 50 feet below ground level, eliminating long walks to the upper deck.

Weather
An old joke has it that there are two seasons in Buffalo: winter and the Fourth of July. That may not seem so funny in the fourth quarter of a January playoff game. The truth is, the NFL loads up the Bills' home schedule early so that most years they play only one regular-season game late in the season. At its worst, Buffalo weather can be brutally cold, snowy, and windy.

Parking
In theory, the stadium lots hold 15,000 cars, but in reality they hold only about 11,000—unless it snows, in which case plowed piles of snow take up another 1,000 spaces. That means about 8,000 or more cars must be absorbed by the lot at the college across the street, at nearby restaurants and bars, and in the yards of local residents ready to make a quick buck. If you really want to park in a stadium lot, arrive at least two hours before the game. Many fans arrive early for elaborate tailgate parties.

Ralph Wilson Stadium Seating Chart

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Directions
From Peace Bridge(Canada): Head south on 190 to 90 West, follow to Exit 55 (Route 219). Exit 219 on Milestrip Road West Exit. Be prepared to stop at the end of the ramp. Counting the signal at the end of the Milestrip ramp, go to the 3rd signal and make a left turn onto Abbott Road to the Stadium.

From Rochester OR East: Take 90 West to Exit 55 (Route 219). Exit 219 on Milestrip Road West Exit. Be prepared to stop at the end of the ramp. Counting the signal at the end of the Milestrip ramp, go to the 3rd signal and make a left turn onto Abbott Road to the Stadium.

From Erie, PA & SW New York: Take 90 East to Exit 57, and bear right heading west from tollbooth to Route 20. Make a right on 20 heading East to the Stadium. -OR- Take 90 East to Exit 56 (Route 179) Milestrip Road. Make a left on 179, and including the signal after the toll, proceed to the 5th signal and make a right turn onto Abbott Road. Follow Abbott south to the stadium.

From Buffalo Airport: Head straight out of airport and proceed through light toward Route 33 West, which will lead you to the New York State Thruway (Route 90). Take 90 West to Exit 55 (Route 219). Exit 219 on Milestrip Road West Exit. Be prepared to stop at the end of the ramp. Counting the signal at the end of the Milestrip ramp, go to the 3rd signal and make a left turn onto Abbott Road to the Stadium.

Tips

Prepare for the weather

Know how to get to and from the stadium

Arrive early

Remember which parking lot you are in

Bring some extra cash

DON’T forget your tickets!

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