It is officially the 2026 offseason, and with the "Steel City" draft in Pittsburgh officially in the books, the focus in Western New York turns to the highly anticipated 2026-27 campaign. After a hard-fought 2025 season where the Buffalo Bills showcased their signature resilience, Josh Allen and the rest of "Bills Mafia" are roaring and ready to make a deep postseason run.
With an offense featuring explosive young playmakers like Keon Coleman and Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo enters the year determined to dominate a fiercely competitive AFC East.
How to Get Bills Tickets for the 2026 Season
Highmark Stadium is preparing for another electric season, including high-profile home games against the Chiefs on Thanksgiving and an early-season primetime showdown against the Lions.
- Official On-Sale: Single-game tickets went live on Ticketmaster immediately following the official schedule release on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
- Prime Matchups: High-demand games like the Thanksgiving Day game against the Chiefs or the Sunday Night Football visit from the Bears are selling out fast.
- Mobile Entry: Highmark Stadium is a strictly digital venue. You must use the Buffalo Bills app or your Ticketmaster wallet to access your tickets. Screenshots and paper tickets are not accepted at the gates.
- Secondary Market: For verified fan-to-fan resales, check SeatGeek or StubHub.
2026 Buffalo Bills Schedule
Week | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (ET) | Network |
1 | Sept 13 | @ Houston Texans | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
2 | Sept 17 | Detroit Lions (TNF) | Highmark Stadium | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
3 | Sept 27 | Los Angeles Chargers | Highmark Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
4 | Oct 4 | New New England Patriots | Highmark Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
5 | Oct 12 | @ Los Angeles Rams (MNF) | SoFi Stadium | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
6 | Oct 18 | @ Las Vegas Raiders | Allegiant Stadium | 4:25 PM | CBS |
7 | — | BYE WEEK | — | — | — |
8 | Nov 1 | Baltimore Ravens | Highmark Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
9 | Nov 9 | @ Minnesota Vikings (MNF) | U.S. Bank Stadium | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
10 | Nov 15 | @ New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
11 | Nov 22 | Miami Dolphins | Highmark Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
12 | Nov 26 | Kansas City Chiefs (Thanksgiving) | Highmark Stadium | 8:20 PM | NBC |
13 | Dec 6 | @ New New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | 4:25 PM | CBS |
14 | Dec 13 | @ Green Bay Packers (SNF) | Lambeau Field | 8:20 PM | NBC |
15 | Dec 19 | Chicago Bears (Saturday) | Highmark Stadium | 8:20 PM | CBS |
16 | Dec 25 | @ Denver Broncos (Christmas) | Empower Field | 4:30 PM | Netflix |
17 | Jan 3 | @ Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
18 | Jan 10 | New York Jets | Highmark Stadium | TBD | TBD |
How to Watch the Bills in 2026
- Local/National Broadcasts:CBS (WIVB-4) handles the bulk of Buffalo's AFC schedule. FOX (WUTV-29) will broadcast select NFC matchups, and NBC (WGRZ-2) will air marquee national windows like the Thanksgiving clash with the Chiefs and Sunday Night Football.
- Streaming & Primetime:Amazon Prime Video will exclusively carry the Week 2 Thursday Night Football home opener against Detroit. ESPN/ABC will host the two Monday Night Football appearances.
- Holiday Special: The Week 16 Christmas Day game against the Broncos will stream exclusively on Netflix.
- Best Choice for Local Fans:Fubo covers all local Buffalo affiliates (WIVB, WUTV, WGRZ, WKBW) and the NFL Network, ensuring you don't miss a local broadcast.
- Pro Tip: If you're a member of "Bills Mafia" living outside of the Western New York market, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV is the primary option for out-of-market games. If traveling, a premium service like NordVPN set to Buffalo can help you securely stream your local coverage.
The "Steel City" Draft: Bills 2026 Highlights
The Bills entered the draft in Pittsburgh looking to bolster their defensive presence and secure dominant, physical pieces for their defensive front and secondary.
Round | Pick | Player | Position | School |
1 | 22 | Deone Walker | DT | Kentucky |
2 | 54 | Davison Igbinosun | CB | Ohio State |
3 | 86 | Landon Jackson | DE | Arkansas |
4 | 118 | Jordan Hancock | DB | Ohio State |
5 | 150 | Zane Durant | DT | Penn State |
Draft Analysis:
- The Interior Monster: At #22 overall, Buffalo landed Deone Walker. Standing at a massive frame with elite quickness, the Kentucky product provides an immediate, pocket-collapsing presence inside next to Ed Oliver.
- Secondary Reinforcement: Second-round selection Davison Igbinosun (#54) gives the Bills a physical, long cornerback who fits perfectly into the team's defensive coverage schemes.
- Edge Rush Depth:Landon Jackson (#86) provides dynamic value as a Day 2 selection, offering great size and high-upside rotational juice to spell the veteran edge rushers.
Buffalo Bills: 2025 Season Recap
The 2025 season showcased Buffalo's trademark grit in a highly competitive conference. Led by another stellar campaign from Josh Allen, the Bills battled through a grueling division schedule to finish 11–6, securing an AFC Wild Card spot and validating their status as a perennial postseason threat.
Phase | Detail | Result | Context |
W1–W18 | Regular Season | 11–6 | AFC Wild Card Secured |
Postseason | Wild Card Round | Competitive Finish | Playoff Contender |
Team MVP | Josh Allen | 4,300+ Total Yds | 38 Total TDs |
Breakout Star | Keon Coleman | 1,100+ Yds | 9 TDs |