ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills have responded to a group of fans expressing some frustration with sightlines from certain areas of the team's new Highmark Stadium.
The Bills hosted the first public event at the stadium Saturday night with the annual "Return of the Blue & Red" training camp practice. Personal seat license (PSL) owners were able to sit in their new seats for the first time.
Posts from certain seats that either have portions of the stadium or elements of the stairways blocking part of view have gained traction on social media.
The Bills said in a statement, "Thank you to Bills Mafia for setting a new attendance record with more than 50,000 fans at the Return of the Blue & Red. Saturday's practice was a great opportunity to test the new stadium. We are currently addressing internal and external feedback regarding the facility's operation following the first event. We'll utilize the next six weeks to refine any details as we prepare for the home opener on Thursday, September 17."
A source told ESPN that the team has heard from "less than 1% of PSL holders" regarding any sightline issues at the stadium. The source added that some of the photos that are circulating show views from seats that are not for sale for football events. The team is planning to hold a variety of events at the stadium in the future.
The team announced 51,807 fans were in attendance for the practice (capacity is 60,108). The Bills will host two preseason games and another open practice at the venue this month.
