Bills to Play ‘O Canada’ at Home Opener Amid Strained Cross-Border Relations
Barenaked Ladies and Auli'i Cravalho will perform the anthems as OneRepublic headlines halftime for the first game at the new $2.1 billion stadium.
- 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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