WHAT: The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) will showcase the “Buffalo Bobsled” in the Billevard Fan Zone outside of Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park prior to kickoff of the Buffalo Bills’ final two regular season home games. Following the recent news that Lake Placid has entered into targeted dialogue as the Plan B backup for sliding events during the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games, the display invites fans to sit in a professional bobsled to learn about sliding sports and upcoming events in Lake Placid, including the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF) World Championships, March 6-16.
WHEN & WHERE:
Sunday, December 22: Before 4:25 p.m. kickoff vs. New England Patriots
Sunday, December 29: Before 1 p.m. kickoff vs. New York Jets
Location: Fan Zone on Billevard, Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, N.Y.
BUFFALO BOBSLED CONNECTION: NBC commentator Chris Collinsworth coined the term “Buffalo Bobsled” during a broadcast last season to describe a short-yardage play where a Bills player pushes quarterback Josh Allen from behind to gain critical yards. In Philadelphia, they call it the “Tush Push.” The play’s alignment mirrors the start of a bobsled race, where athletes push the sled to build momentum at the top of the track. This connection inspired the creation of an authentic two-man bobsled, customized in Buffalo Bills colors, which will be on display outside Highmark Stadium.
Visitors to the Billevard can explore this unique bobsled and enjoy a one-of-a-kind photo opportunity. Fans will also have the chance to enter ticket giveaways, learn about Olympic Winter sports, the historic venues in Lake Placid, and hear about upcoming events.
IBSF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: The IBSF World Championships is the premier event of the bobsled and skeleton season – the Super Bowl of the sport – annually crowning champions and creating career-defining moments for the best sliders in the world. Hosting the event for the 11th time in its storied history, Mt Van Hoevenberg has established a reputation as one of the most technical and iconic tracks in the world. The 2025 World Championships takes on added significance and notoriety as athletes and enthusiasts set their sights on the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS: IBSF Bobsled & Skeleton World Championships
ABOUT MT VAN HOEVENBERG SLIDING TRACK: A centerpiece of international sliding sports since 1930, Mt Van Hoevenberg features a state-of-the-art combined bobsled, skeleton, and luge track. It has hosted two Olympic Games, 10 World Championships, and numerous World Cups throughout the years. Recent upgrades include the Mountain Pass Lodge, a premium facility offering year-round experiences for athletes and visitors, alongside a world class Nordic Skiing Center.
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