[ORCHARD PARK, NY] December 28, 2025 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan took center field at Highmark Stadium to perform the national anthem ahead of the Buffalo Bills versus Philadelphia Eagles game.
With more than 70,000 fans in attendance and millions more watching at home, Cassie delivered a powerful rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to kickoff at one of the NFL’s most electric venues, featuring two of the league’s most talented teams. The performance placed Miss America on a national stage during a marquee matchup, continuing the organization’s presence at major sporting and cultural moments across the country.
The anthem performance marked a meaningful moment in Cassie’s year of service as Miss America 2026, reflecting the role’s longstanding connection to national traditions and shared moments of unity.
Her appearance at Highmark Stadium adds to a growing list of high-profile engagements during her reign, as she represents the Miss America Organization globally through moments that celebrate leadership, service, and American tradition.
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About Miss America
Miss America’s mission is Empowering Women to Lead with Purpose as the nation’s premier empowerment platform for young women. Founded in 1921, the iconic Miss America program is also America’s largest provider of tuition-only scholarship awards for women, distributing all scholarships through the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Inc. a tax-exempt nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.