June 26th (tentative) & 27th

AdPro Center (Field House) - 1 Bills Drive


 

2640

 

6-on-6 Flag Football at Highmark Stadium


Welcome to the 2026 Buffalo Bowl, to benefit Special Olympics New York! Register your team for the 10th annual Buffalo Bowl, a 6-on-6 flag football tournament. Play at the AdPro Center, the home of the Buffalo Bills!

This tournament is limited to the first 80 teams that raise a minimum of $1,200 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. June 26th will be tentative based on the number of teams registered.

How? Register a team of up to 12 players and play at the practice field of your Buffalo Bills! Be a part of greatness and support the local Athletes of Special Olympics New York! 

This is an official 6-on-6 flag football tournament with light blocking. There are seven leagues:

  • Pro League
  • Intermediate 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, Intermediate 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 in the AdPro Center. 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. 

Co-Ed League - teams are required to have at least two females participating during each play.

Amateur League - this league is the least competitive and focused on the experience and not so much winning or losing. Most teams, this is their first time they are playing. 

First Responders League - team members must be First Responders. 

Middle School League (5th, 6th and 7th graders) - must have birth dates between 11/30/2012-11/30/2015. 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 (8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders) - must have birth dates between 12/1/2008 - 12/1/2012. 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. 

Intermediate League - this division is for teams that have played together and are competitive. Teams have a knowledge of how flag football should be played and are looking be more competitive.  

Each team must raise a minimum of $1,200 to qualify to participate in this event.  Schedules will NOT be sent out until all teams hit the $1,200 mark.

 


All donations are non-refundable.

 

For more information:

Erica Raepple at 716-909-6444 or eraepple@nyso.org

-or-

Michelle Bonar at 716-306-3664 or mbonar@nyso.org


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