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    Bills Training Camp 2024 at St. John Fisher: Here’s what you should know!

    By George Gandy,

    8 hours ago

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — In one week, Buffalo Bills Training Camp will return to St. John Fisher University!

    If you are either a season ticket holder or if you won tickets through the Bills’ lottery system, here’s what you need to know before you head out.

    Dates and Times

    The training camp will be at St. John Fisher University starting Wednesday, July 24, and will end on Thursday, August 8. Training times usually begin at 9:45 a.m. Gates to the training camp open 30 minutes to one hour prior to the start of practice.

    On Friday, August 2, the Bills will return to Highmark Stadium for the Return of Blue and Red practice. That will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ticket information for that practice will be announced at a later date.

    Some days will be closed off to the general public and there are days off. Some practices don’t start until well after 9:45 a.m. Below is the full schedule:

    Date: Practice Start Time :
    Wednesday, July 24 9:45 a.m.
    Thursday, July 25 9:45 a.m.
    Friday, July 26 9:45 a.m.
    Saturday, July 27 Day off
    Sunday, July 28 9:45 a.m.
    Monday, July 29 9:45 a.m.
    Tuesday, July 30 9:45 a.m.
    Wednesday, July 31 Day off
    Thursday, August 1 9:45 a.m.
    Friday, August 2 At Highmark Stadium; Return of the Blue and Red
    Saturday, August 3 Day off
    Sunday, August 4 11:45 a.m.
    Monday, August 5 9:45 a.m. (Closed to the public)
    Tuesday August 6 Day off
    Wednesday, August 7 9:45 a.m.
    Thursday, August 8 9:45 a.m.
    Check out these highlights from last year’s training camp!

    Map

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    Image provided by the Buffalo Bills

    Parking and Shuttle Schedule

    St. John Fisher University will not offer parking on practice while the training camp is underway. Instead, parking will be offered at Mendon High School and Sutherland High School. Barker Road Middle School will be used as an overflow lot.

    Shuttles will take guests from the schools to the training camp. Below is the schedule for each date:

    • Wednesday, July 24 — 8:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
    • Thursday, July 25 — 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • Friday, July 26 — 8:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
    • Sunday, July 28 — 8:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
    • Monday, July 29 — 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday, July 30 — 8:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
    • Thursday, August 1 — 8:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
    • Sunday, August 4 — 10:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
    • Wednesday, August 7 — 8:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
    • Thursday, August 8 — 8:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
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    Entering the Training Camp

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    Bills fans at St. John Fisher University for day one of Bills Training Camp (News 8 WROC/Hayden Wentworth)

    All guests must be subject to metal detector screening. You are not required to remove anything from your pockets for the screening. You must have your mobile ticket ready when you arrive to the ticket scanning area.

    The Bills make it clear that all items brought through the entrance will be subject to a search by security. They ask that all prohibited items be left in your vehicles.

    Prohibited items include alcoholic drinks, coolers, thermoses, jugs, empty liquid containers, or bags bigger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″. Cameras with lenses longer than six inches, drones, video cameras, and recording devices are also not permitted.

    Guests can bring in clear bags smaller than 12″ x 6″ x 12″, unopened food containers carried in the permitted bag, factory-sealed water bottles, strollers, and umbrellas.

    The Bills will ask for the removal of any items they believe to be dangerous or inappropriate.

    What to do:

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    FILE – Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) runs to the field before practice at the NFL football team’s training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., July 26, 2023. Hamlin is preparing for the next step to resume his career by suiting up in Buffalo’s preseason-opening game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

    Outside of watching the Bills practice, there are many things to check out at the Training Camp.

    Fans can take part in the Football Toss, Running Back Challenge, and the Quarterback Challenge. You can also receive souvenir photos, meet Billy, giveaways, and autograph opportunities.

    There are also food, drinks, and merchandise available throughout the campus. You can also purchase Training Camp merchandise on the team’s website .

    In addition, fans can also head over to the American Heart Association’s booth to learn CPR and practice compressions.


    More information about this year’s training camp can be found on the Buffalo Bills’ website.

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