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Coverage dated September 9, 2026 to September 11, 2026

Buffalo Bills to play US and Canadian anthems at home opener

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The announcement comes as the U.S. and Canada are embroiled in a trade war.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Bills home opener will feature both U.S. and Canadian national anthems for first time (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    For the first time in the history of the Buffalo Bills' stadium, this year's home opener will feature both the U.S. and Canadian national anthems.

  2. WIVB Buffalo

    Bills adding Canadian anthem to pregame at home opener (opens WIVB Buffalo)

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    WIVB Buffalo's feed description

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills will play the Canadian national anthem before a home game for the first time in recent memory before next week's home opener against the Detroit Lions. The Bills said Wednesday that the Barenaked Ladies will perform the Canadian anthem.

  3. MLive

    Buffalo Bills to play Canadian anthem before home opener at new stadium (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    The Buffalo Bills will honor their Canadian fan base by featuring both national anthems before their Sept. 17 home opener against the Detroit Lions.

  4. New York Post

    Bills to play Canadian national anthem before first game at controversial $2.2 billion stadium (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Highmark Stadium will be singing a new tune this season.

  5. Breitbart News

    Bills Add Canadian National Anthem to Pregame at Home Opener (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    In addition to a brand-new stadium, Bills fans will be treated to something else during the home opener of the 2026 season: a second anthem.

  6. Fox News

    Buffalo Bills' plan to feature Canadian anthem at stadium opener met with mixed reactions (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Buffalo Bills will play "O Canada" at the Highmark Stadium opener, sparking heated debate among fans amid ongoing U.S.-Canada tariff tensions.

  7. Just the News

    Buffalo Bills to play U.S. and Canadian anthems at opening game (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    he team announced their first-ever draft pick from Canada in April.

  8. The Hill

    Buffalo Bills to play US and Canadian anthems at home opener (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The announcement comes as the U.S. and Canada are embroiled in a trade war.

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