Buffalo Wild Wings is closing locations: Updated list of shut-down restaurants for 2026

Depending on where you live, your wing options may have just become a little more limited. Buffalo Wild Wings is closing restaurants across the country in 2026, raising questions about the chain’s footprint and long-term strategy. Founded in 1982 in Columbus, Ohio, Buffalo Wild Wings has grown into the largest sports bar chain in the U.S. by systemwide sales, ranking No. 1 in Nation’s Restaurant News’ annual “Top 500” report, which was produced with Datassential. Inspire Brands, the same…