The Buffalo Bills are hoping a head coach change during the offseason was the decision needed to get over the playoff hump in 2026 as they open their preseason slate Saturday, Aug. 15, against the Carolina Panthers.
After another strong 12-5 season, the Bills reached the divisional round before losing in heartbreaking fashion in overtime to the Denver Broncos.
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The loss was followed by the firing of longtime head coach Sean McDermott and the addition of Joe Brady to take over the team. With Josh Allen continuing to be one of the elite quarterbacks in all of football, the team is sure to be a threat once again.
A fun addition for this season is the Bills will open their new stadium, with the first regular-season game set for Thursday, Sept. 17 against the Detroit Lions. Tickets for that game and all events during the 2026 season are available now, which you'll learn more about below.
Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions Week 2 tickets
The Bills open the team's new Highmark Stadium in week 2 against the Detroit Lions on Thursday, Sept. 17. As of publication, the cheapest ticket to see the game is $489.
For those looking to see the game up close between two potential playoff teams, lower level seating starts at $782 in Section 124.
Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions Week 2 game information
- When: Thursday, Sept. 17
- What time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- Where: Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.
- Tickets: Starting at $489
Buffalo Bills 2026 NFL schedule, tickets
- Week 1: Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans - Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 2: Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions - Thursday, Sept. 17 at 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 3: Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Chargers - Sunday, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 4: Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots - Sunday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 5: Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams - Monday, Oct. 12 at 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 6: Buffalo Bills at Las Vegas Raiders - Sunday, Oct. 18 at 4:25 p.m. ET
- Week 7: BYE
- Week 8: Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens - Sunday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 9: Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings - Monday, Nov. 9 at 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 10: Buffalo Bills at New York Jets - Sunday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 11: Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins - Sunday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 12: Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs - Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26 at 8:20 p.m. ET
- Week 13: Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots - Sunday, Dec. 6 at 4:25 p.m. ET
- Week 14: Buffalo Bills at Green Bay Packers - Sunday, Dec. 13 at 8:20 p.m. ET
- Week 15: Buffalo Bills vs. Chicago Bears - Saturday, Dec. 19 at 8:20 p.m. ET
- Week 16: Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos - Christmas, Friday, Dec. 25 at 4:30 p.m. ET
- Week 17: Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins - Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 18: Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets - TBD
Bills home opponents, tickets
The Bills will host the following teams at Highmark Stadium this season:
- Miami Dolphins - Shop tickets
- New England Patriots - Shop tickets
- N.Y. Jets - Shop tickets
- Baltimore Ravens - Shop tickets
- Chicago Bears - Shop tickets
- Detroit Lions - Shop tickets
- Kansas City Chiefs - Shop tickets
- L.A. Chargers - Shop tickets
Bills road opponents, tickets
The Bills will hit the road and take on the following teams during the regular season:
- Miami Dolphins - Shop tickets
- New England Patriots - Shop tickets
- N.Y. Jets - Shop tickets
- Denver Broncos - Shop tickets
- Green Bay Packers - Shop tickets
- Houston Texans - Shop tickets
- Las Vegas Raiders - Shop tickets
- L.A. Rams - Shop tickets
- Minnesota Vikings - Shop tickets
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