# Bills Sing Canadian Anthem Mistake

> Buffalo Bills' Canadian anthem choice at home opener sparks criticism.
- Title: Bills Sing Canadian Anthem Mistake · OutKick | Shortify
- Summary: Buffalo Bills' Canadian anthem choice at home opener sparks criticism. The Bills' decision to sing Canada's national anthem at their home opener without…
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- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/singing-canadian-national-anthem-buffalo-bills-home-opener-mistake
- Author: Jon Root
- Published: 2026-09-18T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: buffalo bills, canadian national anthem, highmark stadium, barenaked ladies, josh allen, fox news, joey jones, seahawks, news, politics
## Bills Home Opener
The Buffalo Bills debuted their new stadium with a win over Detroit.
## Canadian Anthem Choice
The team sang Canada's national anthem before the game despite no Canadian teams involved.
## Fan Reaction
Many fans felt it was strange to sing a foreign nation's anthem without Canadian teams playing.
## Bills-Canada Connection
The Bills have a long history with Canadian fans, including a 2026 draft pick from Canada.
## Fox News Viewpoint
Fox News contributor Joey Jones criticized the decision as disrespectful to U.S. national anthem tradition.

> We play the [United States] National Anthem not to honor fans who enjoy entertainment, but to honor the men and women serving this country, providing freedom and security so we can do that during a time of war.
## Historical Context
The U.S. national anthem tradition began honoring soldiers after WWI.
## Bills' Next Move
The Bills are said to only perform the Canadian anthem for home openers.
## Key takeaway

The Bills' decision to sing Canada's national anthem at their home opener without Canadian teams involved drew backlash for being disrespectful to the U.S. national anthem tradition.