Toronto's CNE getting unexpected visit from the NFL next weekend
Calling all Toronto football fans.
Something exciting is coming to Toronto that Buffalo Bills fans (on either side of the border) have never seen before: the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
The trophy awarded to the Super Bowl champion each season will be on display inside the Enercare Centre at Toronto's CNE from Sept. 5 to 7 as part of NFL Canada's interactive, football-themed experience.
The event, dubbed the NFL Experience, will feature immersive videos that put fans inside the action of an NFL game and get them excited for the upcoming 2026-27 season. There will also be special appearances by fan-favourite mascots and team cheerleaders, plus interactive games like quarterback toss.
If you're a Bills or Bengals fan living in Toronto, Buffalo's mascot Billy Buffalo and Cincinnati's mascot Who Dey will be in attendance, alongside displays of every Super Bowl ring and photo opportunities with the Vince Lombardi Trophy — something neither franchise has ever won.
The Buffalo Bills made four trips to the Super Bowl between 1990 and 1993, but lost all four times. They are one of three NFL teams to reach the championship game more than three times without winning it.
The Cincinnati Bengals are another team that has yet to take home the trophy, with three Super Bowl appearances and no wins. That's a pretty good reason why fans of either team shouldn't miss another chance to get close to the trophy.
According to the press release, NFL Canada saw one of the country's biggest summer gathering spots as the perfect location to host the experience.
So, if you're planning on attending this one-of-a-kind event, the cost of admission to the NFL Experience is included with a general admission ticket to the CNE.
@NFLCanada | Fareen Karim
