🗓️ Dates & Location
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Camp runs from Wednesday, July 23 to Thursday, August 7 at St. John Fisher University in Pittsford, NY .
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That includes 11 total sessions, with 10 open to fans and one closed session on Monday, August 4 .
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The annual “Return of the Blue & Red” scrimmage takes place at Highmark Stadium on Friday, August 1 at 5:30 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets & Admission
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Open practices are free, but access requires entering a ticket lottery that closed June 26, and winners were notified around June 30.
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Season ticket holders had a presale on June 24, limited to six tickets per account, with plans also for Blue & Red scrimmage access .
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Tickets are mobile-only and mandatory for entry to all sessions.
🚗 Getting There & Entry Details
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No parking available at St. John Fisher: a $1 shuttle from designated lots will take fans to campus .
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At the gate, expect metal-detection screening, but pockets (keys, phones, etc.) don’t need to be emptied .
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Seating is general admission, with accessible options in the Polisseni grandstand .
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Mobile tickets must be ready to scan, and all concession and merchandise transactions are cashless.
📣 Key Camp Highlights
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Sessions begin daily at 9:45 a.m., except the Blue & Red scrimmage at 5:30 p.m. on Aug 1 .
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The camp includes on-campus drills, positional work, and the signature scrimmage at Highmark.
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Fans will get to see Josh Allen, Sean McDermott, and the new weapon additions (like Joey Bosa and rookie sleepers such as Travis Clayton and Jalen Virgil) in action .
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Bonus: the Bills will be featured on HBO’s Hard Knocks, debuting Aug 5—a behind-the-scenes peek at this camp .
📝 What You Should Know
| What | Details |
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| ⏰ Practice Length | Typically 1½–2 hours, schedules may vary late in camp |
| 🚍 Shuttle Fee | $1 (cash or card accepted) — essential due to parking limits |
| 🎯 Tickets | Secure via fan lottery or season ticket presale |
| 🎟️ Scrimmage | Blue & Red practice holds special access, tickets announced separately |
| 📺 Media Access | HBO is filming; expect limited press visibility during select sessions |
🧠 Final Take
Buffalo’s camp is fan-friendly, affordable, and accessible. Shuttles and mobile tickets keep things smooth. Expect energetic sessions, rookie impressions, and one-of-a-kind glimpses in Hard Knocks. If you’re near Rochester in late July or early August, this is a rare chance to witness Bills football up close.
