It’s official, a new stadium is on its way to Orchard Park, New York. On Monday, The Buffalo News reported that the NFL’s next billion dollar stadium will be home to the Bills.
Per reporter Jason Wolf, “Buffalo Bills, New York State & Erie County reach ‘ironclad’ 30-year deal to build $1.4B stadium in Orchard Park.”
Buffalo #Bills, New York State & Erie County reach “ironclad” 30-year deal to build $1.4B stadium in Orchard Park.
State: $600M
County: $250M
Pegulas: $350M+
NFL: $200M@GovKathyHochul grants first interview to @TheBuffaloNews:🏟️💰 via @timoshei & me https://t.co/VaAxIObjox
— Jason Wolf (@JasonWolf) March 28, 2022
Adding that the state of New York will put in $600 million, the county will pay $250 million, $350+ million will be paid by ownership and the NFL will chip in $200 million.
Fans reacted to the big stadium news on Twitter.
“No Buffalo Bills relocation rumors for the next 30 years,” said a fan. “Sign me up. Let’s goooo!”
No Buffalo Bills relocation rumors for the next 30 years. Sign me up. Let’s goooo! https://t.co/wIf0H6N93R
— Carly Flanigan (@carly_flanigan) March 28, 2022
“[Bills] are not going anywhere!!” tweeted another member of Bills Mafia.
Bills are not going anywhere!! https://t.co/hRP4DejBwi
— Brad Vescio 🦬 (@YoungGoofy17) March 28, 2022
“The state of New York is committing $600 million to a new Bills stadium, or $850 million if you count the county as well,” commented Washington beat reporter Mattew Paras. “Virginia is offering $350 million to the Commanders, down from the $1 billion that was originally floated.”
The state of New York is committing $600 million to a new Bills stadium, or $850 million if you count the county as well. Virginia is offering $350 million to the Commanders, down from the $1 billion that was originally floated. https://t.co/t64zjjJKui
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) March 28, 2022
“Blueprint of sorts in Jax?” asked Brent Martineau.
Blueprint of sorts in Jax? https://t.co/pputMhoLEt
— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) March 28, 2022
“Let’s Go Buffalo!!!” replied Todd J. Clausen.
Let’s Go Buffalo!!! https://t.co/Kf1ZXMjpOf
— ToddJClausen (@ToddJClausen) March 28, 2022
Bills fans can rejoice!
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