For many members of Bills Mafia, the tailgate is just as important as the game itself. Not everyone has the luxury of hauling grills, tents, coolers, tables, and enough food to feed half a parking lot. Tens of thousands of Bills fans travel to Buffalo from across the country and even around the world every season. For them, organized tailgate experiences offer a chance to jump right into the atmosphere without worrying about packing equipment, or finding a place to set up. That’s exactly what this new series is all about.
For me, the game day experience has become an important aspect of why I love attending games in Orchard Park. As I prepare for my 102nd consecutive Buffalo Bills game, home and away, I’ve been fortunate enough to experience many of the different tailgates that make Bills Mafia so unique. Some are free. Some are paid. Some are legendary Bills Mafia traditions. I’ll be highlighting the different tailgate experiences available throughout the 2026 season, breaking down where they’re located, what they cost, what’s included, and what kind of fan they’re designed for.
We start with one of the newest additions to game day.
Making its debut for the inaugural season at the new Highmark Stadium is the Bills VIP Tailgate, an all-inclusive premium pregame experience operated by Bullseye Event Group.
Located directly across Abbott Road from the Toyota Gate E entrance, it is about as convenient as it gets. Guests can enjoy the festivities before simply walking across the street to enter the stadium. The event opens four hours before kickoff for every Buffalo Bills home game.

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