June 6th & 7th
Highmark Stadium-1 Bills Drive
6-on-6 Flag Football at Highmark Stadium
Welcome to the 2025 Buffalo Bowl, to benefit Special Olympics New York! Register your team for the eighth annual Buffalo Bowl, a 6-on-6 flag football tournament. Play at Highmark Stadium, the home of the Buffalo Bills!
This tournament is limited to the first 60 teams that raise a minimum of $1,750 to play.
Teams will be placed on a waiting list when the tournament fills up. The schedule for the tournament is dependent on the number of teams registered.
How? Register a team of up to 12 players and play on the AFC East Champion's home field!
This is an official 6-on-6 flag football tournament with light blocking. There are six leagues:
- Pro League
- Amateur League
- First Responders League
- Co-Ed League
- Middle School League
- High School League
Teams are allowed up to 12 players; all must be 18 years of age or older to participate in Amateur, Co-Ed, First Responders and Pro Leagues. For Middle School and High School Leagues are dependent on birth dates.
Field size is 20 yards x 40 yards with each team guaranteed three games at Highmark Stadium. Games will begin at 9:30am. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 8:15am.
Pro League - this will be the most competitive league there is. Teams have more than a basic knowledge of the game and are looking for a competitive experience. This division will play under the lights at night.
Co-Ed League - teams are required to have at least two females participating during each play.
Amateur League - this league is less competitive and focused on the experience and so much winning or losing.
First Responders League- team members must be First Responders.
Middle School League-must have birth dates between 11/30/2011-11/30/2014. You are allowed to have two coaches on the field with you. These coaches do not count towards the 12 player limit. If you are a Unified team, please indicate that in your team name.
High School League-must have birth dates between 12/1/2007 - 12/1/2011. You are allowed to have two coaches on the field with you. These coaches do not count towards the 12 player limit. If you are a Unified team, please indicate that in your team name.
Each team must raise a minimum of $1,750 to qualify to participate in this event. Schedules will NOT be sent out until all teams hit the $1,750 mark.
All donations are non-refundable.
For more information:
Erica Raepple at 716-909-6444 or eraepple@nyso.org