Parking Lot 1 vs Lot 7

[Charlie71]

considering getting a parking pass - any input in Lot 1 vs Lot 7 as the two choices ?

[Draconator]

34 minutes ago, Charlie71 said:

considering getting a parking pass - any input in Lot 1 vs Lot 7 as the two choices ?

Park at Hammers Lot and enjoy the pre-game festivities. 

[richNjoisy]

To assist people in recommendations, rank the following:

 

Desire to Tailgate

Distance to stadium

Ease of getting out after game

 

Go Bills!

[MasterStrategist]

1 hour ago, Charlie71 said:

considering getting a parking pass - any input in Lot 1 vs Lot 7 as the two choices ?

I am in Lot 1... 

 

Pros:

1. Tailgate/atmosphere

2. Short walk on fan path to stadium

 

Cons:

1. Just 1 but its the worst..  traffic leaving stadium is HORRIBLE.  Unless you leave game early, plan to be sitting in that for 45 min+ before even getting out to the road

 

I've not parked in 7 b4, but assume traffic is impacting everyone.

[Never NEVER Give-up]

Never parked in #1 or south side of the stadium.  I live in the Northtowns and park on the North side - lot 7.  It is also very difficult to get out of after the games - 45 mins to an hour.  Lot 7 trickles out until Lot 6 (preferred) is empty, then it picks up.

[Mango]

6 hours ago, richNjoisy said:

To assist people in recommendations, rank the following:

 

Desire to Tailgate

Distance to stadium

Ease of getting out after game

 

Go Bills!

 

I am on the young side of middle aged. A friend of ours turned us on to the Wings lot years ago and we haven't looked back.

 

Great tailgating atmosphere,but on the family friendly side. Real bathrooms. A bar inside with TV's if that's your vibe. Easy exit. But a little bit of a hike.

 

Once in a while we'll park at Hammers, get closer, or head over early and hit a more rowdy lot.

 

 

[Richard Noggin]

I'm too addicted to the relatively breezy ingress/egress of approaching Highmark from the West (even though I live up north outside the 290) to know much about those lots east of Abbott. I'm guessing ECC, where we often park, will be in more demand once the new stadium is open. Shorter walk for us, too. I wonder if fans will modify their habits/routes much? 

[Mr Info]

21 hours ago, MasterStrategist said:

I am in Lot 1... 

 

Cons:

1. Just 1 but its the worst..  traffic leaving stadium is HORRIBLE.  Unless you leave game early, plan to be sitting in that for 45 min+ before even getting out to the road

 

I've not parked in 7 b4, but assume traffic is impacting everyone.

This is not a Lot 1 vs 7 answer but get impacted by traffic a lot post game. After a game, we stop at Louie’s Texas Red Hots on Southwestern just a couple of buildings away from O’Neill’s. A warm & dry location with a large restroom and a place to get something to eat while waiting for traffic to mellow out. Lots of Bills fans there after a game.

[Fleezoid]

I think the two lots should fight it out!  Then, and only then, will we know for sure. 

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

53 minutes ago, Fleezoid said:

I think the two lots should fight it out!  Then, and only then, will we know for sure. 

We are trying to have a SOCIETY here!!! 😠

[Chandler#81]

56 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said:

We are trying to have a SOCIETY here!!! 😠

 

[BuffaloBillyG]

On 5/12/2025 at 4:36 PM, Draconator said:

Park at Hammers Lot and enjoy the pre-game festivities. 

I wouldn't park there if someone paid me. 

[Augie]

2 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

I wouldn't park there if someone paid me. 

 

Damn! Good to know! You just saved me $1,000. 

 

 

[LeviF]

Thought this thread was to arrange a brawl. Disappointed 

[davefan66]

One of the issues I raised when at my season tix Experience was how bad lot 7 has gotten when leaving. If you leave at the end of a close game, where everyone leaves at once, can take well over an hour to leave. Problem is foot traffic stops car egress.  Honestly, nothing they can do except limit ped traffic. Late night games are most problematic.

 

Only parked lot 1 for a preseason game so no feedback there.

 

My advice? Park closest to your tix entrance.

[BuffaloBaumer]

I love lot 7, right off of Southwestern. Easy entry, easy exit.

21 minutes ago, LeviF said:

Thought this thread was to arrange a brawl. Disappointed 

That is actually really good sense of humor, well done 👍 

[Draconator]

4 hours ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

I wouldn't park there if someone paid me. 

And you felt the need to say it

[geggytah]

Lot 1 is usually closer to the main entrances, so you get quicker access to the stadium, but it might be a little more crowded. Lot 7 could be a bit further out, but it might be less hectic and easier to get in and out of.

[Wacka]

We parked in lot 1 back even before the Fieldhouse was built. we always stayed until yje end and brought out the grill for post game weenies/ burgers (about 1 hour or so). Traffic would crawl getting out, but flowed smoothly. It was clear sailing after  we hit Big Tree.

[RichStadiumGuy]

For the life of me I could never figure out why people are so absorbed in being the first ones on the road. You just spent about 3 hours in the stadium... what's another 45 minutes in the parking lot gonna matter? Light the grill and have a pop or two... it gives you a chance to chill out a little and watch all the lunatics road raging in the lots just to get to the road a half of a minute before the other guy.

 

RELAX people! You're supposed to be having a good time at the game... right? When you leave your place on the way to the game just plan on being there another 45 minutes or so for a brief "after the game cookout". While you're busy munching & guzzling you couldn't care less how fast the cars are moving!