June 6th & 7th

Highmark Stadium-1 Bills Drive


 

2640

 

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