In a thunderous homecoming for the San Francisco Bay Area’s most famous musical exports, Green Day has been tapped to ignite the opening ceremony of Super Bowl LX. The NFL confirmed on Sunday, 18 January 2026, that the multi-platinum punk-rock trio will kick off the festivities at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on 8 February.
A Diamond Jubilee Homecoming
The 2026 fixture represents the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl, and the league is celebrating the milestone by leaning heavily into local Californian culture. The East Bay natives—Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool—will perform a medley of their “most iconic rock anthems” to set the stage for a night that honours six decades of American football history.
The opening ceremony is specifically designed to pay tribute to the Super Bowl MVPs of years past. As the legendary athletes take to the field, Green Day will provide the high-octane soundtrack, bridging the gap between sports history and contemporary rock culture.
“We are super hyped to open Super Bowl 60 right in our backyard!” Billie Joe Armstrong stated. “We are honoured 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!”
Super Bowl LX Official Performance Schedule
| Segment | Performer | Notable Accolades |
| Opening Ceremony | Green Day | 5-time Grammy Winners; Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. |
| National Anthem | Charlie Puth | 4-time Grammy nominee; Multi-platinum songwriter. |
| “America the Beautiful” | Brandi Carlile | 9-time Grammy Winner; Americana icon. |
| “Lift Every Voice” | Coco Jones | Grammy-winning R&B breakout star. |
| Halftime Show | Bad Bunny | Most-streamed global artist; Billboard 200 record-breaker. |
A Star-Studded Pre-Game Lineup
The NFL’s Senior Director of Event Presentation, Tim Tubito, described the collaboration with NBC Sports as a “powerful way” to initiate the landmark game. While Green Day brings the local grit, the pre-game tradition will be upheld by Charlie Puth, who is set to deliver a rendition of the National Anthem. He is joined by Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones, ensuring a diverse musical palette before the first whistle.
The evening will eventually culminate in the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, headlined by Puerto Rican sensation Bad Bunny. The “King of Latin Trap” is currently on a record-breaking world tour, having grossed $107 million from just his first dozen shows. His performance is expected to turn Levi’s Stadium into a global dance floor, promising a spectacle that matches the ambition of the Super Bowl’s 60th year.
The entire ceremony will be broadcast live starting at 3 p.m. PT (11 p.m. GMT) on NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo, reaching an estimated global audience of over 100 million viewers.