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. and Canadian national anthems at their home opener against the Detroit Lions, marking the first time in stadium history.
- The Bills maintain strong ties north of the border, with Canadian residents historically accounting for 10 to 15 per cent of the season-ticket base, mirroring the NHL's Sabres tradition.
- Amid an escalating trade war and repeated threats to Canadian sovereignty from President Donald Trump, Canada-U.S. relations have deteriorated significantly this year.
- OneRepublic will headline the halftime show at the new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium, while fans receive LED bracelets that will light up during the performance.
- Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m., with viewers able to watch the game exclusively through Amazon Prime Video on Sept. 17.
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