FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 14: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks to pass during the third quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Bills to play 1st game in new stadium on TNF vs. Lions in Week 2

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The Buffalo Bills will play their first game at Highmark Stadium under the lights of prime time.

They'll host the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football in Week 2 for their home opener.

The matchup will mark the first meeting between the two teams since they combined for 90 points in a 48-42 victory for Buffalo in Week 15 of the 2024 season.

The Bills have won their last four home openers. They also played a prime-time game for their home opener last year, beating the Baltimore Ravens 41-40 on Sunday Night Football in Week 1.

The NFL will reveal the full 2026 schedule on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.

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