Stevie Johnson greets Bills fans at Highmark Stadium tailgate
One of the all-time most underrated Buffalo Bills players posed for photos with tailgaters before the team hosts the Cincinnati Bengals.
It’s finally here – the last regular season Buffalo Bills game at Highmark Stadium before the team moves to its palatial new digs just down the street.
The Bills have rewarded fans with some all-timers this season, including an epic comeback against the Baltimore Ravens in the season opener and back-and-forth snow game with the Cincinnati Bengals on Dec. 7. The final game will also feature a return of the Bills’ iconic red helmets, not seen since 2010.
Now Bills fans will get some concrete mementos outside of the memories, with several giveaways to mark the end of the farewell season.
Buffalo Bills giveaways for final regular season game at Highmark
Every attendee of the game will receive a Highmark Farewell Coin, with the “Farewell Season” logo, matchup and Bills logo. The coin comes with an official “I Was There” card to commemorate the final regular season game.
All attendees will also receive a Ticketmaster rally towel designed to look like a printed ticket with space to write their seat, row and section to remember where they watched the last regular season game at Highmark Stadium.
Gameday festivities recognize Highmark Stadium history
The pregame festivities will include a weather-dependent flyover by aircraft from Fort Drum, on-field banners by long-time season ticket members, an acknowledgement for longtime employees and game day staff, and the national anthem sung by Buffalo United Community Choir.
The halftime festivities will include a farewell video for the stadium, a live alumni goodbye and pyrotechnics at the new stadium.
Former Bills players are Highmark Stadium goodbye
Wide receiver Steve Tasker and running back Thurman Thomas will be the Legends of the Game for the final Highmark Stadium. They’ll be joined by other legends including Jim Kelly, Steve Christie, Andre Reed, Brian Moorman, Jeff Nixon and Ashton Youboty, among others.
Highmark Stadium history for sale at Jan. 4 game
A one-of-a-kind beer brewed with snow from Highmark Stadium, Blizzard Brew, will be available at concessions throughout the stadium. There will be a limited-edition commemorative beer stein available while supplies last, too.
Even the 50/50 raffle will have an acknowledgement to Highmark Stadium’s history, with the jackpot starting at $152,000 to commemorate its 52 years.
Bills final regular season game
The Buffalo Bills will square off against the New York Jets for the final regular season game at Highmark Stadium at 4:25 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4.
For those unable to attend in person, the game will be broadcast on CBS affiliates, including WROC channel 8 in Rochester.
A look back at the history of Highmark Stadium
