Ralph Wilson Stadium

This is the house that Ralph built. The home of the only NFL team to play in New York State! Great tailgating scene and excellent sightlines.
The atmosphere can be a little rowdy for families but the team has made a lot of efforts to make the games accessible to all. On top of that there is a family section of seating where no alcohol is allowed.
Go Bills!

This is a decent stadium and there have been some major improvements as of late. There are a lot of new bathrooms and concessions stands and you won’t be waiting long if you want something even when the stadium is at capacity.
I’ve been to quite a few other NFL venues and Buffalo has an atmosphere unlike any other this is the #1 place to tailgate in the league!

Some complain about the age of the stadium, but this has become a favorite venue of mine. Great football atmosphere in and around the stadium. I definitely recommend getting this NFL experience!

Ralph Wilson Stadium was pretty classic. The stadium is old and comes off as a college venue but the atmosphere was great. Bills Mafia was funny and enthusiastic but not as obnoxious as you’d imagine. As a Pats fan, the trash talk was amusing but nothing absurd. I met some passionate and loyal fans you don’t meet at other away games. Tailgating is a shitshow so get to the parking lots early! There’s not much in Orchard Park but let’s be serious, you’re only there for football. Definitely make a weekend trip out of it because you can’t go wrong with exploring the city of Buffalo as well as Niagara Falls. Much respect.

Let’s Go Buffalo!!! The Ralph is like no other NFL experience. Let me start off by saying even though Buffalo Bills fans have been voted the drunkest fans the games at the Ralph are electric!
Musts…
–get here early if you want to park in the main parking lot. It may take a little while to get out after the game but the tailgating experience is worth it.
–hit the restroom early before half time or you might come close to having an accident.
–drink hot chocolate or coffee to keep you warm.
–dress in layers. Depending on the month you are going to a game be prepared for rain, sleet, or snow.
Cons…
–long lines at half time!
–I’m not a smoker but my friends are and you cannot bring in cigarettes or lighters into this facility.
–No large purses or bags. Not really a con but annoying for those who may not necessarily know before getting to the gate.
Overall I love the Ralph, the fans, and the Bills and encourage everyone to check out a game here at least once in your lifetime!

I’ve attended a few Bills games and every time I exclaim out loud «That’s for sure the craziest thing I’ll ever see here!» You have to love a city with a so-​so record that comes out every weekend in custom painted school buses and RVs to grill and drink and party at 9am. As long as you’re wearing the home team colors you’re among friends.
The stadium is pretty generic and showing it’s age. You’ve got to know that you’re going to freeze in your seat come November or December. It’s WNY and you’ve got to be a fan to tough it out. Although, the beer coat and grilled snacks you picked up in the parking lot may help take a bit of that edge off.

Eeeeek! A Buffalo Bills game in December! Usually a no no for me, but the weather was cooperating for the most part which helped the experience as a whole to be pretty enjoyable.
It was my first Bills game in well over 10 years. We were told by a number of people to find parking outside of the stadium’s parking lot to avoid the rush to exit at the end of the game as well as our car’s safety. We were told Bills fans can be a bit outta control. So we parked at a private lot just up the street for $ 20 and had no problems.
Our seats were in section 313, row 2 and they were actually great. We were able to see everything without feeling like we were in a nose bleed section. I would definitely buy seats in this section again. The concessions were a mad house come half time. If you’re making your way to the bathrooms or concessions go earlier or wait til after the half. We ended up waiting on line for 30 minutes for a coffee ($ 3) and hot cocoa ($ 4).
The fans were ruthless if you were cheering for other team (in this case they were playing the Cowboys). Both Cowboys and Bills fans were trash talking and threatening to beat one a other up. Yikes! It’s just football people; seriously not worth going to jail for. It was mostly women who were blasted outta their minds with the beer muscles. Classy, ladies!
Other than crazy fans it was a good time.

Upbeat atmosphere, stellar crowds and a view to top it all off. Ralph Wilson stadium is huge! Tailgating atmosphere is one of the better ones I’ve been to. Bills fans definitely know how to get it done!
The concession stands are fewer than I’d have expected but they serve good food and drinks so who am I to complain?
The only reason I’m giving it 3 stars is because of the staff — rude and not nice at all. Had a run in with them 3 different times — scanning tickets and twice with the security inside the stadium. They were not nice at all.
Anywho, the Bills won that day and that kind of made up for the foul mood. so. Hooray!

I’ve been here SOO many times! I’ve watched my home team The Buffalo Bills many many times. Fortunately the ratio of wins to losses that I’ve partaken in have been mostly wins! The crowd gets crazy and the stands start to rumble, so if you’re not going for a good time then just stay home!!! Average food vendors, pretty sweet training center. The tailgates are always turnt up, just get there early to avoid the horrible traffic!

My first official NFL outing!!! Super excited — NY Giants playing the Bufdalo Bills.
Tail– gating was like camping, had bring out the grill and lawn chairs. I lucked out with warm October day; made the experience more enjoyable and festive.
Had a special treats with my first NFL outing. My team beats the Bills and I didn’t have to to NYC to see the Giants play. Hopefully next year the offense learn from dumber than box of rocks play calls that cost them a spot in the playoffs. Morons!!!

The way the stadium is re organized is horrible! But I love my bills so obviously 4 stars.
I did have a difficult time with the guy scanning my tickets this past Sunday, they were accessible on my iPhone 6 and first thing he RUDLY sad was «we’re going to be here forever you guy probably won’t be able to get in if its on the phone because they don’t scan» I was in shock as to how rude this guy was.
He only tried each ticket once and I finally demanded to see a manager, he told us to step aside and that was all. There was a sheriff staring next to us now and he was so polite and kindly went to get us a manager to help us with our tickets.
The manager came to us within seconds and was the nicest guy ever. So helpful and each ticket scanned the first time he tried. If it wasn’t for him I would have given them one star.
I wish I knew his name but my family and I were extremely grateful and impressed with how quick he was to come and help!

I have been in a few NHL/​NBA arenas, but this was my 1^st time in a NFL stadium. I have to say that the home of the Bills is pretty incredible. The ambiance is ends down the best fan experience I have witnessed. Every snap counts, especially on defence. The ladies are even turned up, I heard non girl gave a dude a hand job, while her. boyfriend went to buy het beer.

Very nice stadium in suburban Orchard Park with ample parking and room to tailgate. Not a bad seat in the house. As a fan of the visiting team, I was roundly boo’d but generally good natured. A few inebriates were rude but not to be unexpected. Others apologized for their fan brethren. A fight broke out among two groups of Bills fans because ‘he was staring at me’. Sound like 10 y/​o behavior? Again, other level headed fans asked for all combatants to be removed. Security dealt efficiently with the situation. Rain misted on & off and my team was soundly beaten. Though I missed my home domed stadium, I had a great time.

I love tailgating here. Very spacious and you just can’t do this in any other city (we were 6 cars deep). Parking is easy but traffic will get congested prior to the game and right afterwards.
The stadium with the recent upgrades has made this look more modern and current as oppose to just cold and OLD.
I love coming to a game here as I feel there is no BAD seat unless you’re in the sun side during a sunny day (have sunblock). My friends and I always enjoy coming to «The Ralph» for a great game day experience.

I love Ralph Wilson Stadium, probably because it is the home to my favorite NFL team, the Buffalo Bills. They have made some great improvements here over the last two years, and the food and drink selection is great.
I do not believe there is a bad seat in the house. I have sat in the 300s, 200s, Jim Kelly Club, and the 100s, and I’ve been able to see from every single seat I have had. However, some seats are admittedly more comfortable than others, as I’m sure anyone could guess. The Jim Kelly Club is very nice, and the suites have food and drinks in them (although I am sure you could have guess that). The 300 level is bleacher seating (for the most part, if not all), so bring your seat cushions if you can’t sit on a metal bench for 4 quarters of football (I manage, but it can get uncomfortable).
There are plenty of bathrooms which is nice, so it never seems like I have to wait in line for very long. The food and drink lines are definitely a bit longer though.
I do like that the Bills Store is now part of the stadium (although there is an entrance from outside of the stadium), because it used to be in the training facility next store. The new location just makes it more convenient to make a quick stop in before a game.
The atmosphere in the stadium during a game cannot be compared to anything else. Buffalo is not short on hometown pride, and that can be felt as soon as you walk through the gates (and even outside of the gates as well). The stadium is loud and proud, and there’s no place anyone would rather be.

The home of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, is a hallmark of all aspects of football culture. The Ralph Wilson Stadium, named after the late original owner, is situated 25 minutes south of Downtown Buffalo. In 2014 it went through over 200 million dollars in renovations. The stadium is now painted black on the exterior, making it look sharp. They have also added a new stand alone Bills Fan shop, which provides you with every possible item with our logo on it. Inside the stadium, there is an abundance of typical food & drink, but it also features some Buffalo favorites, Dinosaur BBQ & La Nova Pizza! Club seats are heated, which is very vital for our winter games. However, despite the cold temperatures, since the stadium is below sea level, if you are sitting in the 100 section, the chilly wind will not reach you as badly as you may think. This stadium is a historic and significant spot for Buffalovers. Get yourself to 1 Bills Drive & Go Bills!

We were lucky enough to score some preseason game tickets for five bucks off of StubHub. This is my first game at the stadium and we had a great time. Parking was steep at 25 bucks a car, many neighboring properties offer parking for a cheaper price. Food was right where you would expect at a venue like this. $ 10 for fries and 6 boneless chicken wings, $ 9.50 for three fingers and fries. Non alcoholic drinks were four or five dollars a piece. If you have an opportunity, go and enjoy a game. Buffalo has fans like no other.

I have only been here a few times but each time was decent.
Most recently, I attended The Rolling Stones concert and I was pleasantly surprised at how quick it was to get through security, take bathroom breaks, and grab concessions.
I could not believe how clean the bathroom was outside our section (114.) It was not a long wait either! One thing I was disappointed about was the concession stand. My friend ordered a water ($ 5.00). They poured her bottle of Aquafina into a paper cup and put a top on it… but…straws were not allowed. The whole situation was a little weird. Maybe I’m just used to concerts at First Niagara Center.
Either way, I think that concerts at Ralph Wilson Stadium are a great thing. The atmosphere was simply breathtaking. It was unbelievable that The Rolling Stones could fill nearly the entire stadium. I would definitely come back here for a concert!

The Rolling Stones Zip Code Tour
Normally accustomed to 70,000+ drunken Bills fans (myself included), The Ralph still proved to be a remarkable venue for 50,000+ AARP Members to see The Rolling Stones.
And what a show…
You’ve probably heard all the noise about the Stones and their age. People joking that they are too old to be the legendary rock stars they once were…
BALDERDASH!
Anyone that saw this show would be quick to poke holes in the illogical notion that just because The Stones are old they can’t still rock. They kicked the doors in on the stadium and played 2 ½ hours of some of their most classic hits.
Jagger, at age 71, danced and boogied the whole night better than most men half his age could ever dream. At one point someone threw a pair of ladies underwear at Jagger. Jagger didn’t miss a beat when he picked them up and stuffed them in his pocket. He continued to dance around with pink frill bouncing up and down as he moved about the stage.
Jagger was only merely overshadowed by the overall tremendous musical performance of his bandmates to include, of course, legendary rock star Keith Richard playing some of the greatest guitar riffs of all time in «Gimme Shelter» and «Satisfaction».
I was a little disappointed that «Paint It Black» wasn’t on the playlist, but was pleasantly surprised that «Midnight Rambler» was. I pondered during the song and imagined what it must of felt like in the 60’s — almost two decades before I was born — when The Stones invaded America, and slapped her right in the mouth with a hard rocking sound laced with her own musical drug of choice: blues. It must have been quite an addiction, because I glanced around and saw so many heads bobbing and swaying to the music that I realized that even in 2015 America was still on the nod.
My only complaint I can muster would be that during the encore somebody’s grandmother stood up on her chair and partially blocked my wife’s view of the stage. My wife was pretty upset about it, but I told her to either move over a bit or just knock the old woman’s knitting needles and yarn out of her hand and she’d spend the rest of the show getting down from her chair to retrieve them.

We used to win some games you know. At that time, the stadium was known as Ralph Wins Some Stadium. Those days are long gone.
No, I jest. The Bills have been good lately, the new coach is anything but a «Doug Moron» and I think that with a good QB investment, we could challenge for 3^rd place in the AFC East next year ;) Really though, I have high hopes.
High, though, is not what this stadium is. It is very low down, and that seems to create a strange swirling wind, a sort of tornado, that makes everyone else hate coming here. Is it that, or is it the subzero temperatures? Who knows. Similar to Cleveland and Green Bay, it’s one of the most feared stadiums in the NFL.
First-​Hand Experience: Info on my personal visit to this stadium — I live about 30 mins drive from this stadium. I’ve probably seen 15 or 20 games here over the years. I’ve seen everyone from Bledsoe to Fitzpatrick to Manuel start as QB live in person and the same outcome has always prevailed. The Bills never get to the Playoffs. The last time they were there was before I moved to the area.
Nevertheless this stadium, while old and in need of some revamping, is one of the most intense and intimidating cauldrons in the NFL. It’s lower that ground level so all the noise and wind stay in and whip around and make it impossible for the opponent to focus. I don’t like coming here in Dec and Jan though. Not that we ever play in Jan anymore :(
Now that I’ve been to every NFL stadium (current and former) and seen all 32 teams play live in the flesh, time to review them on Unilocal!I love stadia! I’ve been to every cool sports arena in the UK & North America, it’s an obsession I have with travel & sport. I’ve roamed America as a musician for years. In that time, I’ve seen sports games at (or toured when empty, or both) almost every major stadium in US/​Canada. Many pictures taken which I’ll upload eventually. On future travels, I’ll new pix, and add more stadiums! Watch this space!
***back to regular review***
It’s in need of a facelift, and it’s way way way out in the middle of nowhere which I don’t like… but it’s loud and fun and pretty and impressive and a real jewel in the WNY crown, and my hometown team plays there so I have to show some love.
I haven’t yet dated a Buffalo Jill (I have the Redskins covered), I’ll let you know if there is any progress on that front. Speaking of fronts, a cold front is coming in. Oh wait. It’s Buffalo, it ALWAYS is. I’m one of the weirdos that would love the Bills downtown. But my friends will kick my imported immigrant British arse for saying that, so I’ll pipe down now and just say, let’s Wing it.
Oh and if you’re in Buffalo, there are a MILLION things you should eat… the best Pizza and Wings are close to this stadium at Imperial, open til 11.30pm every night. Now check out this list for the best of the best in the area:
And if you ever saw the former owner, may he rest in peace, shaking his junk around in front of you (and were impressed or turned on), then you know why it’s called the Ralph Windmill Stadium.