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NFL·PREVIEW·September 17, 2026 08:40 PM ET

O Canada opens anthem order at Bills' new Highmark debut

Buffalo added the song to opener ceremonies on Sept. 9.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 181 min read
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Let it be known that the Canadian anthem was the first anthem sung at the new Highmark before the first regular season B

What happened: The Canadian anthem was sung first before Buffalo's first regular-season game at the new Highmark. The Bills had already announced they would add O Canada alongside the U.S. anthem for the home opener.

Why it matters: The sequence turned a pregame ceremony into part of the night's early conversation before kickoff. It also put extra attention on a stadium-opening presentation choice while the scoreboard was still 0-0.

What to watch: Watch whether Buffalo keeps the same anthem order for future home dates or limits it to the opener.

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