The Stadium Scam: How Taxpayers Get Ripped Off by Sports Owners The new Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, home of the Bills, is a prime example of how sports owners are using public funds to build luxurious venues that cater to the wealthy few.
With 60,108 seats – down from the old stadium's 71,608 – it will be the smallest NFL venue when it opens this September.
The $850 million in public funds used to finance its construction translates to 11,500 fewer seats and personal seat licenses (PSLs) that can cost up to $50,000 per seat.