Bills to play ‘O Canada’ at home opener amid strained cross-border relations
- 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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Amid a trade war that includes President Donald Trump's threats to Canadian sovereignty and his vow to ban imports of several Canadian products to the U.S., the NFL's Buffalo Bills have made an unexpected announcement.
Bills to Play Canadian National Anthem Before 1st Game at New Highmark Stadium vs. Lions
The Buffalo Bills will have performers sing both Canada's national anthem, "O Canada," and "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the team's Sept. 17 home opener against the Detroit Lions, the first game at the new Highmark Stadium.
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WellandTribune.caBills to honor their northern fans by having ‘O Canada’ also performed at home opener against Lions
By JOHN WAWROW ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are honoring their fans to the north by having the Canadian national anthem performed at their home opener next week, and amid rising cross-border tensions with the United States. The team on Wednesday announced that the Toronto-based musical act Barenaked Ladies will perform “O […]
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