There are only a few teams in the NFL who conduct a portion of their training camp away from their home facility, and the Buffalo Bills are one of them.
The Bills will be back at St. John Fisher University for a two-week stretch that begins July 23 and ends Aug. 7, the 24th time they have done so since 2000 with the only two absentee years being 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic.
During that stretch the Bills will conduct 10 practice that will be open to the public, provided you were able to procure a ticket to attend. Here’s all you need to know to make your experience a productive and enjoyable one with helpful tips and pointers for veteran attendees as well as first-timers.
Buffalo Bills camp schedule 2025
The Bills’ practices are held primarily on the grass field at the Polisseni Complex which is behind Growney Stadium. There is grandstand seating on the near side, and bleacher seating on the far side, plus ample areas to stand. All practice times are subject to change.
Facilities open one hour before practice begins. Have your mobile ticket ready to scan to expedite the entry process. Fans will pass through a metal detector. All belongings are subject to search and may prompt a more thorough search if deemed necessary by security.
NOTE: The Bills will conduct their annual Return of the Blue and Red practice at Highmark Stadium on Friday, Aug. 1 at 5:30 p.m. This is also a free but ticketed event.
Buffalo Bills training camp tickets for 2025
All of the tickets that were made available have been claimed.
Bills camp parking lot shuttle locations and times
There is no parking at St. John Fisher University. Shuttle buses are available from Jefferson Road Elementary (15 School Lane, Pittsford); Sutherland High School (55 Sutherland St., Pittsford); and Thornell Road Elementary (431 Thornell Road, Pittsford).
There will be a $1 charge for fans to ride the shuttle buses. All services are accessible. The last bus leaves campus for the return to the parking lots approximately one hour after practice ends. When leaving, board buses at the same bus stop used for drop-off upon arrival.
Bills camp shuttle bus schedule
Activities for the kids at Buffalo Bills camp
There are several activities for attendees to enjoy in the Bills Experience Area.
Concessions at Bills camp
Food and beverages are available at numerous stands. Fans can enjoy a number of items ranging from pizza to items off the grill. For select practices, food trucks will also be on site.
Kids Autograph Tent
Children under the age of 14 will have a chance to get autographs following each practice at the Kids Autograph Tent. Two players per session will be available for 15 minutes and each child will be able to have one item signed. Because of high demand, the lines will be limited to the number of youngsters that can be accommodated that day. Fans can also get autographs along the fence of the field as players exit practice.
Buffalo Bills merchandise
Bills merchandise and season or single-game tickets are available for purchase in the merchandise tent as you enter. Information on purchasing season tickets as well as team gear will also be available. All major credit cards are accepted in the tent.
What happens if it rains?
If inclement weather prevents the Bills from practicing outdoors, the team will move indoors and those practices are closed to the public. The interactive areas will also be closed when practice is indoors. The best way for fans to get the most up-to-the-minute practice info is by calling the Buffalo Bills training camp hotline (1-877-BB-TICKS) or by viewing the camp schedule online.
What should I leave at home?
Prohibited items include alcoholic beverages, coolers, cameras with lenses longer than six inches, drones, video cameras or recording devices. The Bills reserve the right to restrict any items that are deemed dangerous, inappropriate or detract from the experience of other fans. The NFL’s bag policy is in effect for all practices. Bags larger than 12” x 6” x 12” will not be permitted. For full details on the NFL Clear Bag Policy, please visit here: https://res.cloudinary.com/nflclubs/image/upload/bills/lk457rsn721wufddy4yv.pdf
What can I take to Bills camp?
Clear bags smaller than 12” x 6” x 12”, single-serve unopened food containers carried in the appropriate sized bag, strollers and umbrellas.
Will there be restrooms for the public?
Public restrooms will be located throughout the fan areas. College buildings, however, will be closed to the public at all times.
Where can I go for questions or in the event of an emergency?
There will be a Bills information booth in the Dorsey parking lot and a first aid tent available adjacent to the practice field to handle any emergency medical needs.
Buffalo Bills news
Be sure to return to democratandchronicle.com for daily updates throughout the Buffalo Bills training camp. You can also sign up for Bills Blast, Sal Maiorana’s newsletter which will follow the Bills action all season long.
Sal Maiorana has covered the Buffalo Bills for four decades including 35 years as the full-time beat writer for the D&C, he has written numerous books about the history of the team, and he is also co-host of the BLEAV in Bills podcast/YouTube show. He can be reached at maiorana@gannett.com, and you can follow him on X @salmaiorana and on Bluesky @salmaiorana.bsky.social.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Buffalo Bills training camp 2025: What to know about the schedule, tickets and more
Reporting by Sal Maiorana, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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