Green Day to Open Super Bowl 60 with Epic Ceremony Celebrating Generations of MVPs

The NFL just dropped exciting news for Super Bowl LX (Super Bowl 60): Green Day will kick off the big game with a special opening ceremony on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. As a hometown band from the Bay Area, the punk rock legends are "super hyped" to perform right in their backyard.

The ceremony will celebrate six decades of Super Bowl history by honoring generations of past Super Bowl MVPs. Green Day, led by Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool, will play a selection of their iconic rock anthems while ushering these football legends onto the field. It's a powerful blend of music and sports nostalgia, designed to get the crowd loud and excited before the main event.

Billie Joe Armstrong shared his excitement: "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!"

This opening act comes ahead of the pregame entertainment, featuring Charlie Puth on the national anthem, Brandi Carlile singing "America the Beautiful," and Coco Jones performing "Lift Every Voice and Sing." The ceremony airs live at 3 p.m. PT on NBC, Telemundo, Peacock, and Universo.

Green Day's involvement adds a rebellious, energetic vibe to the milestone 60th Super Bowl, promising a memorable start to what will be an unforgettable night.

Here are some visuals to get you pumped:

Green Day bringing their high-energy rock to the masses.

Billie Joe Armstrong commanding the stage with classic intensity.

Explosive performance vibes that will light up Levi's Stadium.

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