Stadium Construction Discussion (No PSL/Seat selection posts)

[rusty shackleford]

3 minutes ago, Sierra Foothills said:

 

All I know is that they'd better not leave an open pit behind...

 

It would need to be fed if that was the case...

[mathja]

Has anyone recorded on what the shadows will be like on the field? Surely they’ve tested that by now, even if they were somehow doing it before the stadium was built.

[Royale with Cheese]

Is there any way to have a giant middle finger ice sculpture on the Dolphin's sidelines?

[rusty shackleford]

3 hours ago, mathja said:

Has anyone recorded on what the shadows will be like on the field? Surely they’ve tested that by now, even if they were somehow doing it before the stadium was built.

Does the sun ever shine in Buffalo?

[Slippery Rubber Mats]

12 hours ago, rusty shackleford said:

Does the sun ever shine in Buffalo?

 

Poor Buffalo 🤣

 

Man, today I've got a lot of sympathy for my fellow WNYers

[eball]

On 5/11/2026 at 10:02 PM, Warriorspikes51 said:

appears a large logo may be going behind uprights?  It looks to be the stripe there?

 

It’s definitely the “charge” stripe of the logo…looks like that area is set aside for perhaps staging a band, or standing room? I’m sure we’ll find out soon enough.

 

[Jukester]

On 5/18/2026 at 6:25 PM, mathja said:

Has anyone recorded on what the shadows will be like on the field? Surely they’ve tested that by now, even if they were somehow doing it before the stadium was built.

This video shows canopy shadow effect. Obviously it will be dependent on time of day.

 

 

[mathja]

Speaking of shadows.  Should be interesting. 

[PonyBoy]

13 minutes ago, Jukester said:

This video shows canopy shadow effect. Obviously it will be dependent on time of day.

 

 

 

Also the time of year too. The designers must have had a simulator to show sun sequences on the stadium. 

 

However Jerry Jones didn't with the sun blazing through the glass & his refusal to put up curtains at the new Cowboy stadium. 

[haroldwaide]

From what I've seen and heard, the Bills bench is in the sun, and the opponents get to bask in the cold shadows throughout the year.  Take that, Miami!

[Virgil]

I can’t wait to christen this new stadium with @Gugny  

 

They are going to need a priest to cleanse that place when I’m done with him. 

[Lost]

12 minutes ago, Virgil said:

I can’t wait to christen this new stadium with @Gugny  

 

They are going to need a priest to cleanse that place when I’m done with him. 

 

Will that ceremony involve a Billdo?

[Virgil]

1 hour ago, Lost said:

 

Will that ceremony involve a Billdo?

Only if the Pats are in town 

[Gugny]

1 hour ago, Virgil said:

I can’t wait to christen this new stadium with @Gugny  

 

They are going to need a priest to cleanse that place when I’m done with him. 

“We’re gonna need more Holy Water.”

[Just Jack]

37 minutes ago, Gugny said:

“We’re gonna need more Holy Water.”

 

[BarleyNY]

On 5/18/2026 at 11:20 PM, rusty shackleford said:

Does the sun ever shine in Buffalo?

The what?

[ALF]

AI Overview

 

In the new Highmark Stadium, the visitor (east) side

is generally in the sun, while the home (west) sideline is more heavily shaded

by the roof canopies. 

 

The new stadium has a nearly North-South orientation. Here is how sun and shade break down: 

Visitor / East Side: Faces west, meaning it takes the brunt of the afternoon and evening sun. If you attend an early-season game in September, this side will be very sunny.

 

Home / West Side: Faces east and is positioned closer to Abbott Road. It is on the "shade side" and is typically much cooler, though it can get direct sunlight during morning pre-game hours.

 

The Roof: The new stadium's large canopies cover approximately 65% of the seats. While this protects you from rain and snow, direct sunlight exposure fluctuates depending on the exact time of day, the season, and the specific row you are sitting in

[K-9]

1 hour ago, ALF said:

AI Overview

 

 

 

In the new Highmark Stadium, the visitor (east) side

is generally in the sun, while the home (west) sideline is more heavily shaded

 

by the roof canopies. 

 

 

The new stadium has a nearly North-South orientation. Here is how sun and shade break down: 

Visitor / East Side: Faces west, meaning it takes the brunt of the afternoon and evening sun. If you attend an early-season game in September, this side will be very sunny.

 

Home / West Side: Faces east and is positioned closer to Abbott Road. It is on the "shade side" and is typically much cooler, though it can get direct sunlight during morning pre-game hours.

 

The Roof: The new stadium's large canopies cover approximately 65% of the seats. While this protects you from rain and snow, direct sunlight exposure fluctuates depending on the exact time of day, the season, and the specific row you are sitting in

AI doesn’t seem to understand that Abbott Road is east of the stadium and as such the Bills side is positioned farther from Abbott Road.

 

[PonyBoy]

@SoCal Deek

I've been meaning to say this. Throughout this thread you have had many technical & insightful insights to this post. 

I'm sure I'm not the only one who appreciates them, thank you!

 

@JÂy RÛßeÒ

This post has been very informative for those of us that do not live in the area. Appreciated by many on here I'm sure too. 

[Sierra Foothills]

7 hours ago, PonyBoy said:

Also the time of year too. The designers must have had a simulator to show sun sequences on the stadium. 

 

However Jerry Jones didn't with the sun blazing through the glass & his refusal to put up curtains at the new Cowboy stadium. 

 

And of course there was the time when sheets of ice slid off the roof of the Jerruh Dome and seriously injured 7 people as preparations were being made to host the Super Bowl... oh and also the extra bleacher fiasco where people bought Super Bowl tickets for seats that were never completed in time...

 

Such a great guy...