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Thursday: NFL Network Premieres ‘Building Buffalo’ docuseries ahead of Bills’ home opener at Highmark Stadium

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September 17, 2026

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Mike Skarka

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Michael Skarka (michael.skarka@espn.com)
Lorenza Ingram (lorenza@bnkrstudios.com)

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NFL Network’s new documentary series Building Buffalo premieres tonight, Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. ET on NFL Network, the same night the Buffalo Bills host their first home game at the new Highmark Stadium against the Detroit Lions.

The two-part series tells the story of the laborers, tradespeople, architects and contractors who built the Bills’ state-of-the-art stadium, featuring Bills legends Thurman Thomas, Andre Reed and Steve Tasker alongside current players Damar Hamlin, Dawson Knox, DJ Moore and others. Five-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Dion Dawkins serves as Executive Producer and a central voice in the series.

Tonight’s premiere can also be watched live on the ESPN App for Unlimited plan subscribers.

Episode two airs Thursday, September 24, at 7 p.m. on NFL Network.

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