Bills in Toronto 5 More Years

(WBEN) - Though its been upopular with fans on this side of the border, the Bills have renewed a deal to play selected homegames at the Rogers Centre in Toronto for another five years.

The announcement was made in Toronto Tuesday afternoon.

The Bills have maintained that the partnership is essential in growing the team's popularity in Canada, from where about 20% of the average Orchard Park home fans fans come to see the team presently.


From the Buffalo Bills:

Rogers Media and the Buffalo Bills today announced key details of a renewed five-year partnership that will continue to deliver a first-class sports experience to Canadian NFL fans.  The agreement, which begins in 2013 and runs through 2017, will see the Bills play a total of six games at Rogers Centre in Toronto: one regular season game each season, plus one pre-season game in 2015. 
 
The deal is an extension of a partnership between Rogers Media and the Buffalo Bills that began in 2008.
 
“Rogers Media is committed to producing and delivering premium sports content and experiences for fans,” said Keith Pelley, President, Rogers Media.  “We are ambassadors of the NFL and are continually assessing the market to bring that true NFL experience to Canadians.  We created a benchmark for our game last season with a first-rate pre-game festival and half-time show, and look forward to building on that over the next five years.”
 
“The Bills partnership with Rogers Media is key to our franchise’s regionalization plan and we are excited to continue it for years to come,” said Russ Brandon, Buffalo Bills’ President and Chief Executive Officer.  “Our regionalization efforts have strengthened the franchise’s foothold in Western New York by supporting our efforts to further develop our fan base in Toronto and Southern Ontario.  The Bills-Rogers Media partnership continues to give us tremendous exposure in the market and its success will only accelerate with a few wins on the field.”
 
Ticket prices will remain consistent with last season’s game, with more than 60% of tickets less than $100. 
 
The games (date, time, and opponent) will be determined by the NFL, with information for the 2013 season available in April when the league announces the schedule.  Tickets will be available to the general public shortly thereafter.  Past ticket holders and Bills in Toronto Insiders will have the opportunity to be placed on a priority reserve list for tickets, beginning today through February 14.  Fans can visit Bills in Toronto for more information.

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