Stadium Construction Discussion (No PSL/Seat selection posts)

[UConn James]

Anyone just see that FG miss in Pittsburg by Boswell. Ooof. His plant foot took out like a 12" swath of dirt and went 4" deep. The middle of the field looks like it has 4 blades of grass per square foot; otherwise just soft sand. Broadcasters said they were told earlier that the sod is scheduled to be replaced after this game.

 

It's only mid-October and it's like some took a rototiller to it.

 

Hope our turf holds up better than this and wondering what if anything will be different. Real grass in Buffalo will be an experiment.

[TFBillsfan]

I wonder how much revenue the Bills will bring in once they start selling items from the current stadium? The turf, the seats, etc. Someone will probably even buy the men’s troughs!

[stevewin]

2 hours ago, UConn James said:

Anyone just see that FG miss in Pittsburg by Boswell. Ooof. His plant foot took out like a 12" swath of dirt and went 4" deep. The middle of the field looks like it has 4 blades of grass per square foot; otherwise just soft sand. Broadcasters said they were told earlier that the sod is scheduled to be replaced after this game.

 

It's only mid-October and it's like some took a rototiller to it.

 

Hope our turf holds up better than this and wondering what if anything will be different. Real grass in Buffalo will be an experiment.

The heating and drainage of our field is state of the art, built from the ground up - I imagine it is a step above theirs.

 

Also AI says having to share with U of Pitt causes issues

 

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Overuse and frequent resodding: The field is used by both the Steelers and the University of Pittsburgh Panthers, and the heavy use often necessitates multiple resoddings throughout the fall. In the past, this led to a poorly draining, layered field that was prone to muddy conditions

 

Edited October 12 by stevewin

[Chandler#81]

10 hours ago, TFBillsfan said:

I wonder how much revenue the Bills will bring in once they start selling items from the current stadium? The turf, the seats, etc. Someone will probably even buy the men’s troughs!

They’re actually hand washing stations, but you wouldn’t know it on game day..🤷‍♂️

[RobbRiddick]

On 10/12/2025 at 5:24 AM, T.E. said:

Strangely enough, I find the half-shade on the field to be aesthetically pleasing.

Always a cool look

 

[Mango]

Random thought this AM...

What will the new stadium address be? 2 Bills Drive? And if it is 2BD, will @SDS have to change the website to 3 Bills Drive? 

These are the things I think about folks. 

[QCity]

2 minutes ago, Mango said:

What will the new stadium address be?

 

Probably 1 Ralph Wilson Way.

[Dr Krentist]

 

Pretty cool. Does anyone know what that section is at 4:32?

[Einstein]

@SoCal Deek do you remember what this area is? I don't see it in the rendering (unless its the back of the scoreboard and I dont realize it).

[PromoTheRobot]

11 hours ago, Einstein said:

@SoCal Deek do you remember what this area is? I don't see it in the rendering (unless its the back of the scoreboard and I dont realize it).

My seats are in that end. 21st row, just under the balcony. I'm covered from the rain and hope to get a little residual heat from the concourse.

[Bills fan since 87]

12 hours ago, Dr Krentist said:

 

Pretty cool. Does anyone know what that section is at 4:32?

 

 

I think that will be the back of the scoreboard, I am in the opposite endzone looking in that direction.

[UConn James]

Apparently from yesterday. Grass has had its first mow, in baseball outfield diagonal pattern (it's better for the grass to mow it in different directions each time).

Wondering why the right sideline is the same shade as the real grass versus the left sideline artificial turf (which is still incomplete) being so much lighter green. 🤔

[LabattBlue]

25 minutes ago, UConn James said:

Apparently from yesterday. Grass has had its first mow, in baseball outfield diagonal pattern (it's better for the grass to mow it in different directions each time).

Wondering why the right sideline is the same shade as the real grass versus the left sideline artificial turf (which is still incomplete) being so much lighter green. 🤔

Does anyone know…what are the sections supposed to be that appear to be walled off from the surrounding seats(the two far lower level corners in pic)?

[EmotionallyUnstable]

How do you get assigned the job “first mow of the new sod at New Highmark Stadium”? 
 

#retirementgoals

[WotAGuy]

55 minutes ago, UConn James said:

Wondering why the right sideline is the same shade as the real grass versus the left sideline artificial turf (which is still incomplete) being so much lighter green. 🤔

I don’t think that lighter green is turf. I think it’s the pad underneath; looks like it is still being installed. 

[SoCal Deek]

On 10/19/2025 at 6:46 PM, Einstein said:

@SoCal Deek do you remember what this area is? I don't see it in the rendering (unless it’s epthe back of the scoreboard and I dont realize it).

Yep…it’s the back of the scoreboard. Good eye. But with the budget overruns I heard they’re installing a manually operated one……kidding. 

7 minutes ago, WotAGuy said:

I don’t think that lighter green is turf. I think it’s the pad underneath; looks like it is still being installed. 

Yes, I believe that’s the final artificial turf. It has the coaching box lines on it. 
 

That photo’s interesting because it shows the significant progress being made on the seat installation. They’re on the upper deck now. 

38 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

Does anyone know…what are the sections supposed to be that appear to be walled off from the surrounding seats(the two far lower level corners in pic)?

I was told that those sections are unique as they have special access to the concourse areas just behind them. You’ll notice the black shadowed slit at the rear of those seats.