In a high-octane homecoming for California’s favourite punk-rock exports, Green Day has been confirmed to ignite the Super Bowl LX Opening Ceremony. The legendary trio—Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool—will take centre stage at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday, 8 February 2026, marking a monumental start to the NFL’s diamond jubilee.
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A Backyard Celebration of NFL Legends
The 2026 ceremony is set to be a double celebration: marking 60 years of Super Bowl history while paying homage to the illustrious roster of Super Bowl MVPs. By selecting the East Bay icons, the NFL is leaning into the local heritage of the San Francisco Bay Area, promising a performance that resonates with both local residents and a global television audience of millions.
“We are super hyped to open Super Bowl 60 right in our backyard!” frontman Billie Joe Armstrong enthused in a statement released by the NFL. “It is an honour to welcome the MVPs who have shaped this game and to open the night for fans across the globe. Let’s get loud!”
The Musical Roadmap to Kick-off
The opening ceremony, which serves as the formal preamble to the “Big Game,” is scheduled for a live broadcast at 3 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. GMT. Green Day’s set is expected to be a curated journey through their thirty-year career, likely featuring anthems from their 1994 breakout Dookie and the politically charged American Idiot.
Following the rock veterans, the pre-game entertainment transitions into the traditional anthems. Pop virtuoso Charlie Puth will lead the National Anthem, while the soulful Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones will perform “America the Beautiful” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” respectively.
Super Bowl LX Entertainment Schedule
| Segment | Headline Act | Genre/Style |
| Opening Ceremony | Green Day | Punk Rock / Alternative |
| National Anthem | Charlie Puth | Pop / Soul |
| America the Beautiful | Brandi Carlile | Folk Rock / Americana |
| Lift Every Voice | Coco Jones | R&B / Gospel |
| Halftime Show | Bad Bunny | Reggaeton / Latin Trap |
The Road to a Global Spectacle
While Green Day provides the rock-and-roll foundation, the mid-game spectacle will be dominated by global superstar Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican artist, whose 2025 album Debi Tirar Mas Fotos spent a month atop the Billboard 200, is expected to bring a massive, dance-focused production to the Santa Clara turf.
NFL Senior Director of Event Presentation, Tim Tubito, remarked that pairing a hometown band with NFL legends creates an “incredibly powerful” atmosphere for fans. With NBC and Peacock handling the broadcast, Super Bowl LX is projected to be one of the most-watched musical and sporting events in broadcasting history.