Football is back in Western New York, and the Buffalo Bills open their 2026 Training Camp at St. John Fisher University in Rochester, New York. Camp kicks off Wednesday, July 29, and the Bills will hold a run of public practices that fans can watch in person before the season gets underway. It is the best free look at the roster all year, and it is also the perfect time to get your fan cave ready for another run with a solid-wood plaque built from real licensed Bills cards.
Our flagship: the Josh Allen #17 8-card 12x15, eight of his best cards on one solid-wood plaque.
When and where camp opens
- Venue: St. John Fisher University, Rochester (Pittsford), New York
- Camp opens: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- Return to Rochester: The Bills are back at St. John Fisher for camp, the longtime summer home for Bills Mafia.
2026 open practice schedule
Buffalo has seven open-to-the-public practices on the calendar. All open practices are scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m.:
- Wednesday, July 29, 8:30 a.m.
- Thursday, July 30, 8:30 a.m.
- Saturday, August 1, 8:30 a.m.
- Monday, August 3, 8:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, August 4, 8:30 a.m.
- Thursday, August 6, 8:30 a.m.
- Friday, August 7, 8:30 a.m.
The team has also announced the Return of the Blue & Red night practice at Highmark Stadium on Saturday, August 8, giving fans a stadium-lights session to close out the Rochester stretch. Confirm the final details for that event on the team site before you plan around it.
Tickets, parking, and what to know
- Public practices are free to attend, but capacity at St. John Fisher is limited, so tickets were distributed through the Bills Training Camp Public Practice Lottery rather than open general admission.
- Fans could request a maximum of four tickets per lottery entry, and season ticket members had an earlier presale window.
- Because availability is tight and lottery windows have specific deadlines, check the official Bills training camp page for the latest ticket status before making the trip.
- Plan for a morning practice: the 8:30 a.m. start means early arrival, sunscreen, and water are smart calls for a summer day in Rochester.
Joint practices
- No joint practices with another team have been announced at St. John Fisher for 2026. The open sessions are Bills-only work, with the Return of the Blue & Red night practice at Highmark Stadium as the marquee event.
Who to watch, and how to put them on your wall
Here is the current-roster core to keep an eye on in Rochester, and the plaques we stock for each one.
Josh Allen, QB
The face of Bills Mafia and one of the most electric dual-threat quarterbacks in football, Allen is the engine of everything Buffalo does. Camp is his stage, and he is the centerpiece of the fan-cave lineup.
- 4x6 single-card plaque, $14
- 6x8 two-card plaque, $18
- 8x10 three-card plaque, $26
- 12x15 eight-card plaque, $52
James Cook, RB
The engine of the Buffalo run game, Cook is a big-play back who turns short gains into long ones and gives Allen a true dual threat out of the backfield. A camp standout worth featuring on the wall.
The current core on one plaque
Want the heart of the 2026 roster in a single piece? Our Buffalo Bills Mafia 2026 fan cave plaque puts Josh Allen, James Cook, and edge rusher Greg Rousseau together on one 8x10, three real licensed cards side by side.
Prefer the cards themselves? Grab a team set
If you would rather hold the cards than hang them, a full team set is the move. Our 2025 Donruss Buffalo Bills factory sealed team set brings Josh Allen, James Cook, and the rest of the roster together in one shot.
- 2025 Donruss Buffalo Bills factory sealed team set, $12
- 2024 Donruss Buffalo Bills hand-collated team set, $12
For the history: Buffalo Bills legends
Every Bills fan cave needs a nod to the dynasty years. Our all-time-greats plaques put the franchise legends front and center, from Jim Kelly and Thurman Thomas to Bruce Smith and Andre Reed.
- Bills All-Time Greats 12x15 eight-card plaque, $52
- Bills All-Time Greats 8x10 three-card plaque, $26
- Jim Kelly 12x15 eight-card plaque, $52
- Thurman Thomas 6x8 two-card plaque, $18
- Bruce Smith 6x8 two-card plaque, $18
Gear up for the season
Training camp is the first sign that Bills football is almost here. Whether you are heading to Rochester for a morning practice or just getting the fan cave ready at home, a handcrafted plaque built from real licensed cards is the way to fly the flag all season long. The exact card may vary slightly from the one pictured, and you will always get a genuine licensed card of the player.
Shop all Bills plaques, team sets, and cards
Camp dates and ticket details are set by the team and can change. Always confirm the latest schedule on the Bills official site before making the trip.