Tailgating at Highmark Stadium

Where to park

West side

Bronze, Platinum, Gold and Gray, around Gates A to D. Platinum and Gray can't be reached from Big Tree Road.

East side

White, Orange and Blue, across Abbott Road. Green is the farthest south, off Fieldhouse Drive.

Approach

Each lot has its own access road (Bronze Drive, Gold Drive, Orange Drive and so on). Check yours on the ingress map.

Accessible

Blue ADA and White ADA: first come, cashless, paid on arrival, valid placard required. No waiting on nearby roads before they open.

RV

RV Lot off Southwestern Blvd. Entry 8 AM to 10 PM the day before the game only, no game-day entry, out by 2 PM the day after.

Bus / limo

Permits in advance through the Bills Ticket Office. Sprinter vans go in the Limo Lot. No box trucks, trailers or wrapped vehicles.

Official parking map: static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/bills/fctb3tofyjng8bbnishv

Getting out

1. Take the Game Day Express. Buses leave the Transit Center near Abbott and Southwestern, the first ones about 30 minutes after the game. Exact cash or Token Transit.
2. Wait it out. Lots stay open 2 hours after the game. Pack up slowly and let the roads drain.
3. Drive, and know the closures. After the game, Big Tree westbound is closed from Fieldhouse Drive to Route 219, and eastbound from Erie College Drive to Southwestern Blvd.

Skip this: Rush back to the bus or limo. It isn't going anywhere for an hour. Buses and limos can't leave until 1 hour after the game, so keep the cooler handy.

The rules

Grills

Propane and natural gas are fine. Charcoal or open fire at least 6 inches up, coals out before you go in, never dumped.

Alcohol

No glass or bottles in the lots. Cans and plastic cups only. Irresponsible conduct isn't tolerated.

Tents

Allowed if they stay out of the emergency lane and your neighbors' spaces. Nothing staked into the ground.

Your space

A 9 x 18 foot stall plus a 9 x 10 foot tailgate area behind it. Everything fits in there.

Who's allowed

Parking passes work only with a valid ticket or credential for the event.

Not allowed

Wood stoves, oil fryers, PA systems, air horns, megaphones, drones, golf carts and scooters, and cords across aisles.

When it ends

Tailgating ends at kickoff. Lots close 2 hours after the game.

Bags at the gate

Clear, up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, or a 1-gallon freezer bag, plus a clutch about 4.5 x 6.5 inches. No re-entry.

Gates open

Security gates 3 hours before kickoff, ticket entry 2 hours before.

Official pages

• Highmark Stadium parking: buffalobills.com/stadium/parking
• Gate entry and permitted items: buffalobills.com/stadium/gate-entry-and-permitted-items
• NFTA Game Day Express: metro.nfta.com/schedules/game-day-express
• Highmark Stadium parking map: static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/bills/fctb3tofyjng8bbnishv