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Buffalo Bills stars set for Home Run Derby this Sunday June 7 with the GREG ROUSSEAU CHARITY SOFTBALL GAME. A day of fun, competition, and community impact. Following the Derby the Offense vs. Defense showdown Charity Softball Game to benefit The Rousseau Family Foundation.

Fans can choose from the following ticket options:

• 100-Level Tickets — $40
• 200-Level Tickets — $35
• Limited VIP Tickets — $200
• Includes a seat in the first two rows of the 100-level
• Includes a Buffalo Bills mini helmet signed by a current Bills player

Suites and Party Suites are also available for groups looking to elevate their experience. Fans interested in suite options are encouraged to call 585-454-1001 for more information.

Gates will open at 10:30 a.m. for a pre-game tailgate party at the ESL Ballpark Walk of Fame, allowing fans to kick off the day with food, music, and a high-energy atmosphere before the action begins on the field.

At 12:00 p.m., the excitement continues with a Home Run Derby featuring five Buffalo Bills players, showcasing power and personality in a unique crossover event.

The afternoon culminates at 1:00 p.m. with the first pitch of the charity softball game, featuring a competitive matchup of Bills Defense vs. Bills Offense.

“For me, this is about opportunity. We started the foundation to create real access for kids who may not always have it,” stated Buffalo Bills Defensive End Greg Rousseau. “Bringing everyone together in Rochester for that purpose means a lot. It’s going to be competitive, and it’s going to be fun, but the bigger goal is making a lasting impact.”

~MILB

Friday, August 7, 2026 | ESL Ballpark

If your kids have been begging for a summer experience they’ll never stop talking about, your answer just arrived. The Nitro Circus 2.0 Tour is rolling into Rochester on August 7, and it’s shaping up to be the most jaw-dropping family night out of the year.

Co-founded by action sports legend Travis Pastrana, Nitro Circus brings together elite athletes and world-class daredevils in Freestyle Motocross, BMX, Skate, Scooter, and more — and this all-new 2026 show promises over 100 stunts from 20 athletes. In other words: there will not be a bored kid in the building.

What’s New This Year (Spoiler: Everything)
This isn’t a repeat of the old show. For the first time in history, Adam Jones — the most decorated Freestyle Motocross athlete of all time — will attempt a 75-foot backflip while breaking through a 35-foot wall of fire. Your kids will be talking about that one on the drive home and every day after.
Extreme diver Ryan Bean will attempt a high dive off Nitro Circus’ world-famous giganta ramp — 40 feet tall — into just 3.5 feet of water. Yes, it’s as wild as it sounds.

And for fans of the weird and wonderful, the beloved contraptions are back — expect a flying couch, kayak, and horse, plus a few new surprises guaranteed to bring the laughs. (Little ones will absolutely lose it.)
Athletes the Whole Family Will Love

Ryan “R-Willy” Williams leads the lineup — an Australian action sports icon with over 100 world-first tricks and more than 900 million YouTube views. He’s basically a superhero your kids may already follow online.
Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham — a trailblazer in wheelchair freestyle (WCMX) — will also take the ramp. In 2010, he became the first person ever to land a backflip on a wheelchair, and his story alone is worth the ticket price for the inspiration it gives young fans.

Get Your Tickets Now
General public tickets went on sale Friday, April 10. Visit nitrocircus.com for more information.

This is the kind of night where the kids stay wide-eyed the whole time and you secretly enjoy every second of it too. See you at ESL Ballpark on August 7!