Bills' schedule announcement: what we know and other key details

There is great anticipation for the Buffalo Bills' 2025 schedule, and here's what fans need to know.

Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, during first half action at the Buffalo Bills, was the Bills former legend that got the fans pumped up before the divisional game against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 19, 2025. | Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

It's the equivalent of Christmas Day for NFL schedule nerds, and there are a lot of them out there.

Even those who don't analyze pro sports schedules as a hobby are likely to check in on May 14 when the NFL unveils its 2025 slate in its entirety.

Buffalo Bills' fans, ranging from diehard status to casual mafia member, have plenty of reasons to be interested in when and where their team will be playing in what will be the final season of operation for Highmark Stadium.

In particular, there are multiple fall travel plans hinging on Wednesday night's announcement as Bills Mafia is sure to take over every road venue again this season.

In the regular season, the Bills will played nine games in Orchard Park and eight more away from home. Naturally, they'll have home-and-home meetings with the AFC East rival Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and New York Jets.

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Tracking various reports and sources, here's what we think we know about the Bills' 2025 schedule thus far.

— Four-time Pro Bowl left tackle Dion Dawkins will join NFL Network's Schedule Release '25 as a featured guest on Wednesday evening. The three-hour program kicks off at 8 p.m. ET.

— We definitely know the Bills won't have to travel abroad as the NFL International schedule has already been revealed.

Oct 8, 2023; London United Kingdom, A general overall view of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

— The Bills will host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football in Week 1, it's been speculated by multiple sources and reported by Nerding On NFL.

— The Bills will play two Thursday Night Football games, according to Rochester sports anchor Dan Fetes. It's rumored that one of those TNF contests is a Week 3 home game against the Dolphins.

— Zach Klein, a reporter for an Atlanta-based ABC affiliate, cites a league source saying the Falcons will host the Bills on Monday Night Football.

— Multiple sources close to the Jets claim that the Bills will visit Gang Green for a Sunday 1 p.m. ET kickoff in Week 2. The Bills and Jets will meet for the second time in Week 18 at Highmark Stadium, according to The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt.

— Eagles' reporter Zach Berman has the Super Bowl LIX champions visiting Buffalo in Week 17.

— WIVB reporter Josh Reed cites a source that the Bills have a Week 7 bye.

Bills' HOME Opponents

Dolphins, Patriots, Jets, Bengals, Ravens, Chiefs, Eagles, Saints, Buccaneers

Bills' ROAD Opponents

Dolphins, Patriots, Jets, Steelers, Browns, Texans, Falcons, Panthers

Bills' Primetime Games

Week 1 Sunday Night Football
Bills vs. Ravens, NBC, 8:20 pm ET

Week 3 Thursday Night Football
Bills vs. Dolphins, Prime, 8:15 pm ET

Week 5 Sunday Night Football
Bills vs. Patriots, NBC, 8:20 p ET

Week 6 Monday Night Football
Bills at Falcons, ESPN, 7:15 pm ET

Week 12 Thursday Night Football
Bills at Texans, Prime, 8:15 pm ET

Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) reacts after the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

2025 Bills' Schedule

WEEK 1 (Sep 7): Bills vs. Ravens, SNF on NBC, 8:20 pm ET

WEEK 2 (Sep 14): Bills at Jets, CBS, 1:00 pm ET

WEEK 3 (Sep 18): Bills vs. Dolphins, Prime, 8:15 pm ET

WEEK 4 (Sep 28): Bills vs. Saints, FOX, 1:00 pm ET

WEEK 5 (Oct 5): Bills vs. Patriots, SNF on NBC, 8:20 pm ET

WEEK 6 (Oct 13): Bills at Falcons, MNF on ESPN, 7:15 pm ET

WEEK 7 (Oct 19): BYE

WEEK 8 (Oct 26): Bills at Panthers, CBS, 1:00 pm ET

WEEK 9 (Nov 2): Bills vs. Chiefs, CBS, 4:25 pm ET

WEEK 10 (Nov 9): Bills at Dolphins, CBS, 1:00 pm ET

WEEK 11 (Nov 16): Bills vs. Buccaneers, FOX, 1:00 pm ET

WEEK 12 (Nov 20): Bills at Texans, Prime, 8:15 pm ET

WEEK 13 (Nov 30): Bills at Steelers, CBS, 4:25 pm ET

WEEK 14 (Dec 7): Bills vs. Bengals, FOX, 4:25 pm ET

WEEK 15 (Dec 14): Bills at Patriots, CBS, 1:00 pm ET

WEEK 16 (Dec 21): Bills at Browns, CBS, 1:00 pm ET

WEEK 17 (Dec 28): Bills vs. Eagles, FOX, 4:25 pm ET

WEEK 18 (TBD): Bills vs. Jets, TBD

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