New Era Field History

Ner Era Field is well known as the home of the Buffalo Bills football team of the NFL which annually competes against some of the toughest pro football teams in the country as part of the AFC East. The venue has served as the Bills' home since it first opened in 1973. Football fans have been cheering for a winning team for years and it appears as though the Bills are once again getting back into contention not only in their division but in the AFC as a whole thanks to contributions from superstars like Sammy Watkins and LeSean McCoy. New Era Field has always been one of the most popular destinations for football lovers in Buffalo so be sure to get your tickets for the big games at New Era Field from StubHub as soon as possible so you can choose from among the best seats in the house.

New Era Field Events

While it has been best known as the home of the NFL's Buffalo Bills there has always been a lot going on at New Era Field. It has also been used as the home of college football and high school football games as well as the NHL Winter Classic and other sports related events. The stadium has also been used for a variety of other events including big time stadium concerts. Of course, nothing is as big of an event at New Era Field as AFC East conference games when the Buffalo Bills take on the New York Jets, the New England Patriots, or the Miami Dolphins.

Buffalo, New York

Following New York City, Buffalo is the second most populous city in all of New York and offers visitors a bevy of entertainment options. Buffalo is often referred to as the Queen City, a reference to its status as the second largest city in New York. The waterfront area of Buffalo is a great place to enjoy a leisurely stroll as it is where the Buffalo River, the Niagara Rivers, and Lake Erie meet. There are several great parks to visit in Buffalo including the Olmstead Park and Parkway System which is the most popular and well worth a visit. If you are looking to catch some sports you can catch a Buffalo Sabres NHL game or a Buffalo Bills NFL game if you are in town at the right time of the year.

New Era Field Seating Layout

New Era Field seats 71,870 fans and when it is full there is hardly a better place in the country to catch a football game whether it is an NCAA contest featuring two of the top teams in the country or an NFL game featuring the Buffalo Bills. Fans will be decked out in team colors and screaming their heads off trying to urge the home team on to a win. The state of the art stadium offers comfortable seating with unobstructed views wherever you are seated.

Trivia

New Era Field was originally known as Rich Stadium but changed its name to honor the Bills' owner in 1998.