Buffalo Bills to Re-sod Highmark Stadium turf before early-season home games
The Bills will replace the grass at Highmark Stadium this week, aiming to improve the playing surface for their first three home contests.
During preseason practice, Highmark Stadium’s Kentucky bluegrass developed bald spots and loose sections that even lifted when players were tackled. In response, the Buffalo Bills announced a full re-sodding of the field, beginning Monday and slated for completion by the end of the week, to ensure optimal conditions for the three consecutive home games scheduled for Weeks 2-4. Pete Guelli, the team’s president of business operations, emphasized the organization’s commitment to providing the best possible surface, even though the field passed the NFL’s safety and playability checks.
Player comments describing the field as subpar influenced the decision, underscoring the team’s focus on performance. This field overhaul occurs alongside ongoing fan complaints about obstructed views in the newly built $2.2 billion stadium, which have been widely shared on social media.
Why it matters
A better playing surface can affect player safety and game quality, and the move reflects fan concerns about the costly new stadium.
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