Highmark Stadium
Orchard Park, NY · Stadium
Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park follows the NFL clear bag rule for Buffalo Bills games. Your main bag has to be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and no bigger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, and you can add a small non-clear bag up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. A one-gallon freezer bag works too.
Good news for the cold-weather crowd. You can carry in keys, wallets, phones, jackets, and blankets without a bag, which matters for a snowy December game. Backpacks and coolers stay home, the stadium is smoke-free throughout, and parking is cashless with lots opening four hours before kickoff.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for Highmark Stadium?
Stadium-approved clear bags that meet the policy.
What you can bring
Or a small clutch, up to
4.5" x 6.5"
Does not need to be clear
- Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag up to 12" x 6" x 12"
- One-gallon clear freezer bag
- Small non-clear bag up to 4.5" x 6.5"
- Keys, wallets, phones, jackets, and blankets without a bag
Not allowed inside
- Purses larger than a 4.5" x 6.5" clutch
- Backpacks, fanny packs, and cinch bags
- Coolers, briefcases, and luggage
- Computer bags and camera bags
- Tobacco products, lighters, and matches
Highmark Stadium is smoke-free throughout, including the concourses and seating areas. Medically necessary items are handled at the gate.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at Highmark Stadium? Here are the next events, with tickets on StubHub and SeatGeek so you can compare before you buy. The bag policy above applies to every one of them.
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No bag that fits? Plan ahead
Highmark Stadium follows the NFL clear bag rule with no general bag check, so anything over the limit has to return to your vehicle. Parking is cashless and lots open four hours before kickoff.
Common questions
What is the Highmark Stadium bag policy?
A clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches or a gallon freezer bag, plus a small non-clear bag up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. This follows the NFL clear bag rule.
Are backpacks allowed at Highmark Stadium?
No. Backpacks, fanny packs, and cinch bags are prohibited, even clear ones over the size limit.
Can I bring a blanket to a Bills game?
Yes. Keys, wallets, phones, jackets, and blankets can be carried in without a bag, which helps for cold-weather games.
What is the bag policy for Bills games?
The same clear bag rule applies to all Bills games and stadium events.
Getting there
Gates open
Gates usually open two hours before Bills kickoff. Dress for the weather, since Highmark is open to the elements.
Parking
Stadium lots open four hours before kickoff and are cashless, so bring a card. Orchard Park fills with tailgaters early on Bills Sundays.
Public transit
Most fans drive to Orchard Park, with game-day shuttle services running from park-and-ride locations around Buffalo.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft use designated zones near the stadium. Follow signage after the event.
Seating chart
Verified June 2026 against the Highmark Stadium official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.