ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK (June 30, 2026) — With the excitement of the upcoming football season building with each day, two of Western New York’s premier teams are coming together to give fans even more to look forward to as opening day approaches.
Officials from Seneca Resorts & Casinos and the Buffalo Bills announced that the gaming corporation has signed on as a Founding Partner with the team at Highmark Stadium. The multi-year deal will continue Seneca Resorts & Casinos’ standing as the “Official Casino of the Buffalo Bills” and build on the longstanding partnership the organizations have developed over the past 20 years.
“Our Seneca Resorts & Casinos team knows well the feeling of opening and operating world-class properties that are built for big moments. This is a big moment,” said Seneca Resorts & Casinos President & CEO Kevin Nephew. “There is nothing more exciting than when the Bills are playing. It takes over the whole community. We are proud of the strong partnership Seneca Resorts & Casinos and the Buffalo Bills have built together, and we are looking forward to celebrating many exciting moments here in the years to come.”
“We’re excited to continue our partnership with Seneca Resorts & Casinos as a Founding Partner at Highmark Stadium,” said Jason Hartlund, Chief Commercial Officer of the Buffalo Bills. “Their dedication to delivering exceptional experiences aligns with our vision for our fans and community. Together, we’ll create memorable moments at the stadium and across Western New York for years to come.”
The celebration began with an acknowledgement that all were gathered on the ancestral lands of the Seneca Nation. The land acknowledgement read:
“The Buffalo Bills acknowledge that we gather and work on traditional homelands of the Seneca Nation, the Keepers of the Western Door of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. We recognize and honor the Seneca people’s enduring connection with these lands and waters, and honor their past, present and future contributions to our region and the Western New York community.”
Officials from Seneca Resorts & Casinos, the Buffalo Bills, the Seneca Nation and invited guests gathered in the Seneca Resorts & Casinos Field Club inside Highmark Stadium. Located at field level near the Bills sideline, the area will feature an exceptional 16,500-square-foot event space, offering a highly immersive experience with views into the player tunnel, direct access to a patio just behind the team’s bench, and complimentary food and non-alcoholic drinks. The vibrant area includes angled bars, team-themed décor and Seneca-inspired design elements.
“The ‘wow’ factor and the experience for fans and guests will be unbelievable, on and off the field,” said Allie R. George, Chairman of the Seneca Gaming Corporation Board of Directors. “There is a natural connection for us to that rush of excitement because that is what we focus on at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino and Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino every day. That is why we are so excited to be part of the history and excitement the Buffalo Bills are making at Highmark Stadium.”
In addition to its presence at the Seneca Resorts & Casinos Field Club and other branding visibility inside Highmark Stadium and through other Bills-controlled channels, Seneca Resorts & Casinos will also be the Bills Legends Community Presenting Sponsor. This includes Seneca Resorts & Casinos being the Presenting Sponsor for the “Legend of the Game” feature at home games, and Bills Legends making various appearances at Seneca Resorts & Casinos properties each year of the partnership. The Bills Legends Community encompasses more than 1,300 former Buffalo Bills players.
Seneca Resorts & Casinos operates three world-class gaming and entertainment resorts – Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, NY, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca, NY and Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in Buffalo, NY. Over the past two decades, the three Seneca Resorts & Casinos properties have all become premier destinations for millions of guests who visit every year from across the United States and Canada, and around the world. For more information, visit SenecaCasinos.com.
Seneca Resorts & Casinos consists of three Class III premier gaming and resort facilities, including Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, NY, Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in downtown Buffalo, NY, and Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca, NY, as well as the award-winning championship Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course in Lewiston, NY. Across all three resort properties, guests can indulge in 20 delicious dining destinations, 12 exciting bars, over 5,100 slots, over 125 table games, and two AAA Four Diamond award-winning hotels with over 1,000 deluxe rooms and suites. All of the resorts & casinos are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. More information is available by calling 1-877-8-SENECA (1-877-873-6322) or visiting SenecaCasinos.com.
About Highmark Stadium
Highmark Stadium, home of the Buffalo Bills, will open in 2026 in Orchard Park, New York, a suburb of Buffalo. In conjunction with Legends and Populous, the Bills have left no stone unturned in incorporating innovative stadium design and fan-focused amenities while celebrating iconic Buffalo architecture and the deep-rooted spirit of Bills Mafia.
The open-air, football-first venue will feature premium reserved seating designed to deliver an elevated game-day experience and atmosphere. A striking canopy structure will provide extensive seating bowl coverage, enhancing fan comfort and protection from the elements. Fans will enjoy 360-degree concourses, frictionless food and beverage marketplaces, and cutting-edge audio and visual features designed to set a new standard for professional sports venues.
With expandable capacity, Highmark Stadium will serve as a premier destination for major events beyond football. The transformative project is a public-private partnership between the Buffalo Bills, the State of New York, and Erie County. For the latest updates, visit Buffalo Bills Official Website or download the Buffalo Bills mobile app.