Kim Pegula, co-owner of the Buffalo Bills, made a rare public appearance on August 10, 2026, marking a significant moment as the team's new Highmark Stadium opened its doors to fans for the first time. She was seen walking hand-in-hand with her husband, billionaire owner Terry Pegula, on the field. They were joined by their son, Matthew, for family photos at the $2.2 billion facility.
Pegula suffered a cardiac arrest in June 2022, which resulted in a brain injury due to a lack of oxygen. She has made infrequent public appearances since the incident. Last summer, she surprised players at training camp, breaking their team huddle in footage shared on social media.
Prior to her illness, Kim Pegula expressed her strong desire to bring a championship to Buffalo, stating that winning was the team's sole focus. She emphasized that for her and Terry, the Bills were a passion, not a hobby, and that they invested significant time, effort, and resources into the franchise.
Following her health incident, Terry Pegula assumed her roles as team president of the Bills and the Buffalo Sabres. Kim Pegula, however, remains listed as a co-owner of the team. Their daughter, professional tennis player Jessica Pegula, has previously shared details about her mother's health, noting in an article that Kim is dealing with significant expressive aphasia and memory issues. Jessica also credited her sister, Kelly, with saving Kim's life by administering CPR until paramedics arrived.
Players have expressed their support for Kim Pegula. Quarterback Josh Allen commented last year on her impact, stating that the team rallied around her. Offensive lineman Dion Dawkins referred to her as 'Mama Bear' and expressed happiness at her continued presence with the team. The Pegula family purchased the Bills in 2014 for $1.4 billion. Despite leading success in the years since, the franchise has yet to reach a Super Bowl. 
