The Buffalo Bills have confirmed their training camp location for 2025, returning to St. John Fisher University in Pittsford, New York, for the 24th year. The exact dates and number of practices have yet to be finalized, but the team plans to hold training camp at the university once again, continuing a long-standing tradition that began in 2000. Typically, training camp begins in late July, with rookies reporting before veterans.
The Bills’ training camp schedule is expected to mirror recent years, with around 10 open practices for fans. In the past, the team shortened the duration of training camp, with only 13 practices in 2017 under head coach Sean McDermott’s first season. This trend has continued in recent years, with the Bills opting for a shorter camp than in previous decades.
While only a handful of NFL teams still hold training camp away from their facilities, the Bills value the benefits of seclusion for team-building. Head coach Sean McDermott has emphasized how the camp helps foster stronger relationships among players, particularly during downtime in the dorms, away from home and family distractions.
Staying away for training camp allows the team to focus and build a sense of unity. However, holding camp at St. John Fisher does require logistical efforts, including transporting equipment from Orchard Park to Pittsford. While the university provides good facilities, they are not as modern as the Bills’ state-of-the-art facility in Orchard Park, which the team is unable to use during this period.
The Bills have been holding their training camps at St. John Fisher University since 2000, after striking a deal with the university’s president, Russ Brandon. Before that, the team had various locations, including SUNY Fredonia and Niagara University. Although there is no long-term agreement with the university, the partnership continues on a yearly basis.
