Bills to replace grass surface at Highmark Stadium before home opener

The Buffalo Bills are replacing the natural grass surface at their new Highmark Stadium before the regular season begins, following widespread criticism of the field's condition during preseason games. The resodding process is scheduled to start on August 31, 2026, with full installation expected to be completed by the end of the week, ahead of the team's home opener against the Detroit Lions on September 17. The decision comes after players and officials encountered significant issues with the Kentucky bluegrass field during the Bills' preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers on August 15.