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Bills to Honor Their Northern Fans by Having ‘O Canada’ Also Performed at Home Opener Against Lions
- On Sept. 17, the Buffalo Bills will perform both the U.S. National Anthem and the Canadian National Anthem at their home opener against the Detroit Lions, marking the first time on U.S. soil the team has incorporated both anthems into their pregame ceremony.
- Canadian residents historically account for 10 to 15 per cent of the season-ticket base, leading the Bills to mirror the NHL's Sabres tradition of performing both anthems regardless of matchup.
- Amid an escalating trade war, Canada-U.S. relations have deteriorated as President Donald Trump made repeated threats to Canadian sovereignty, creating a tense geopolitical backdrop.
- The new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium will host OneRepublic for a halftime show, while fans receive LED bracelets that will light up during the performance.
- Viewers can watch the game exclusively through Amazon Prime Video starting at 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 17, as fans gather for the historic premiere at Highmark Stadium.
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O Canada to be performed at Buffalo Bills home opener amid Canada-U.S. trade war
When the Buffalo Bills christen their new US$2.2 billion football stadium later this month, they’ll pay tribute to the city’s long-standing affinity for its Canadian neighbours on the other side of the Peace Bridge by performing O Canada along with the U.S. national anthem. “For the first time in Highmark Stadium history, we will celebrate the American and Canadian anthems during pregame,” the Buffalo Bills shared on X Wednesday, highlighting Ca…
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