Bills play U.S. and Canadian anthems at Highmark Stadium opening

Singing the Canadian National Anthem at the Buffalo Bills Home Opener was a mistake

Fox News • 18 sept. 20h02

The Bills performed "O Canada" before their first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium, prompting backlash from some fans and commentators who questioned the appropriateness of honoring a foreign nation during an all-American matchup.

Bills' decision to play Canadian anthem is "all about the business"

NBC Sports • 18 sept. 17h15

The Buffalo Bills played both the U.S. and Canadian national anthems at the debut of their new stadium, saying the decision supports the team’s business expansion into Southern Ontario.

Why Buffalo Bills played the Canadian national anthem

BBC • 18 sept. 15h14

The Buffalo Bills included a rendition of Canada’s national anthem at their Highmark Stadium opening, citing the large Canadian fan base despite ongoing U.S.-Canada trade disputes.

Bills Mafia Steals the Show in $2.2B Highmark Stadium Debut

Front Office Sports • 18 sept. 04h50

Buffalo defeated Detroit 41–31 in the inaugural game at Highmark Stadium, with loud fan support and a Canadian anthem performance highlighting the team's cross-border fan base.

For the Buffalo Bills, ‘O Canada’ is business - and something bigger

The New York Times • 17 sept. 06h00

The Buffalo Bills will feature a performance of Canada’s national anthem before Thursday’s game, citing business and fan-base expansion in Southern Ontario amid heightened U.S.–Canada trade tensions.

Bills to play Canadian anthem at controversial $2.2 billion stadium

New York Post • 09 sept. 21h08

The Buffalo Bills will perform the Canadian national anthem before their September 17 home opener, while fans voice concerns over sightline obstructions in the newly built stadium.