Your guide to Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Time to get those jerseys ready — Bills training camp is this week.
Bills training camp is once again returning to St. John Fisher University. The Bills had a lottery system for fans to get a chance to visit the training camp, so you can't just show up hoping for tickets.
If you are one of the lucky ones who got your Bills training camp ticket, here's what you need to know before you head out.
Schedule
The first day of Bills training camp will start at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday. The practice sessions will be held on select days throughout July and at the beginning of August.
During training camp, there will be two days when the Bills head back to Highmark Stadium. The first is on Aug. 1 for the Return of the Blue & Red, and the second will be on Aug. 9 for their preseason game. Aug. 4 will have a practice date not available to the public.
Below is the full schedule for Bills training camp practices:
| Date and time | Event |
| Wednesday, July 23 - 9:45 a.m. | Practice |
| Thursday, July 24 - 9:45 a.m. | Practice |
| Friday, July 25 - 9:45 a.m. | Practice |
| Sunday, July 27 - 9:45 a.m. | Back Together Weekend |
| Monday, July 28 - 9:45 a.m. | Practice |
| Tuesday, July 29 - 9:45 a.m. | Practice |
| Thursday, July 31 - 9:45 a.m. | Practice |
| Friday, August 1 - 5:30 p.m. | Return of the Blue & Red (Highmark Stadium) |
| Sunday, August 3 - 11:15 a.m. | Practice |
| Wednesday, August 6 - 9:45 a.m. | Practice |
| Thursday, August 7 - 9:45 a.m. | Practice |
| Saturday, August 9 - 1 p.m. | Preseason game |
Before You Enter
For those who have received their tickets to the practice sessions through the ticket lottery, you must have your mobile ticket ready before arriving at the ticket scanning area.
All guests will be subject to go through a metal detection screening process. You are not required to remove items from your pockets. All belongings will be subject to search.
Here are items not allowed to be brought into the training camp:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Coolers
- Thermoses
- Jugs or empty liquid containers
- Cameras with lenses longer than six inches
- Drones
- Video cameras and recording devices
- Bags larger than 12" x 6" x 12"
Guests are allowed to bring clear bags smaller than 12" by 6" by 12", single-serve, unopened food containers, factory-sealed water bottles, strollers, and umbrellas
What to expect
Aside from watching Josh Allen and the team practicing, there are tons of activities at the training camp. These include the running back challenge and the quarterback challenge. These will challenge your ability to race to the end zone and your decision-making skills, respectively.
The kids area will be making a return with activities including football toss, running back drills, mini-golf, souvenir photos, and more.
Billy, the Bills' mascot, will also be at training camp for pictures.
Parking Information
Parking on St. John Fisher University's campus is not available for the training camp.
Those going to training camp may park at Jefferson Road Elementary, Sutherland High School, and Thornell Road Elementary. Shuttles will be available at these parking lots for $1.
Below is the shuttle schedule:
- July 23: 8:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
- July 24: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- July 25: 8:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
- July 27: 8:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
- July 28: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- July 29: 8:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
- July 31: 8:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
- August 3: 10:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
- August 6: 8:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
- August 7: 8:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
You can find more information about the Bills Training Camp by clicking here.