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

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

The Buffalo Bills said the decision to play both the U. S. and Canadian national anthems at the debut of Highmark Stadium was meant to support the team’s business expansion into Southern Ontario, NBC Sports reported. The performance took place before the Bills’ home opener against the Detroit Lions on 17 September.

The anthem plan had been announced earlier in the week as part of a cross-border marketing strategy, with the team citing a large Canadian fan base despite ongoing U. S. –Canada trade tensions. The Bills defeated Detroit 41–31 in the inaugural game, and the dual-anthem ceremony drew criticism from some fans and commentators who questioned honoring a foreign nation during an all-American matchup.

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Buffalo Bills Barenaked Ladies Auliʻi Cravalho Detroit Lions Pete Guelli Highmark Stadium

地点

Highmark Stadium, Buffalo, New York, United States

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2026年九月18日
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Fox News • 09月18日 20:02

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NBC Sports • 09月18日 17:15

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BBC • 09月18日 15:14

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.

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Front Office Sports • 09月18日 04:50

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The New York Times • 09月17日 06:00

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New York Post • 09月09日 21:08

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