Bills play 'O Canada' at Highmark Stadium before game against Lions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Buffalo Bills will feature the Canadian national anthem before their game against the Detroit Lions on September 17 at Highmark Stadium. Canadian band Barenaked Ladies will perform 'O Canada' to recognize the significance of Canadian fans, who make up a notable portion of the Bills' support. The Bills aim to strengthen ties with their Canadian fanbase, which includes efforts such as expanding their radio network into Canada and participating in the NFL's Global Markets Program for Canada. After 'O Canada,' Auli'i Cravalho will sing 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'
- •Barenaked Ladies perform before Bills vs. Lions game.
- •Match takes place on September 17 at Highmark Stadium.
- •Canadian fans account for 10% to 15% of season-ticket members.
- •Bills joined NFL's Global Markets Program for Canada in 2025.
- •Auli'i Cravalho will perform 'The Star-Spangled Banner' following 'O Canada'.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Why are Bills playing the Canadian national anthem? Here's why you'll hear 'O Canada'
"Barenaked Ladies will sing "O Canada" before Bills vs. Lions. Here's why the Canadian anthem is being played at Highmark Stadium.
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