The NFL has announced that punk rock band Green Day will perform at the opening ceremony of Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The East Bay trio will play a medley of their iconic hits as past Super Bowl MVPs parade the field, celebrating 60 years of the championship game. The event airs live on NBC and other networks ahead of the game.
The National Football League revealed on January 18, 2026, that Green Day—consisting of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool—will kick off Super Bowl Sunday festivities with a performance at Levi's Stadium. Hailing from the nearby East Bay area, the band described the gig as a homecoming. Their set will feature "their most iconic rock anthems," drawing from hits spanning the mid-1990s to the present, such as "Basket Case" from their 1994 breakthrough album Dookie.
The opening ceremony honors 60 years of Super Bowl history by featuring a parade of past MVPs on the field during Green Day's medley. It will broadcast live at 3 p.m. PT (6 p.m. ET) on NBC, Telemundo, Peacock, and Universo, preceding the main game.
Billie Joe Armstrong expressed excitement in a statement: "We are super hyped to open Super Bowl 60 right in our backyard! We are honored to welcome the MVPs who’ve shaped the game and open the night for fans all over the world. Let’s have fun! Let’s get loud!"
Tim Tubito, NFL senior director of event and game presentation, highlighted the significance: "Celebrating 60 years of Super Bowl history with Green Day as a hometown band, while honoring the NFL Legends who’ve helped define this sport, is an incredibly powerful way to kick off Super Bowl LX. As we work alongside NBC Sports for this opening ceremony, we look forward to creating a collective celebration for fans in the stadium and around the world."
This performance leads into the NFL's pregame lineup, where Charlie Puth will sing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will perform "America the Beautiful," and Coco Jones will deliver "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny headlines the halftime show, which has drawn some controversy, including criticism from former President Donald Trump and calls for a replacement by country singer George Strait. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended the choice, stating it was "carefully thought through."
Green Day has additional Bay Area plans for the weekend, including a February 6 concert with Counting Crows at Pier 29 in San Francisco. Separately, the band recently shared a trailer for their road trip comedy film New Years Rev, inspired by their early touring days and premiering in Toronto on September 12, 2025.
