Green Day to Kick Off Super Bowl LX Opening Ceremony

Bay Area natives Green Day will kick off Super Bowl LX’s opening ceremony, the NFL announced on Sunday. It all takes place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.

According to the announcement, the band “will open Super Bowl LX by ushering generations of Super Bowl MVPs onto the field with a dynamic performance of their most iconic rock anthems.”

“We are super hyped to open Super Bowl 60 right in our backyard!” said Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong. “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!”

The Super Bowl LX opening ceremony will air live at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT on NBC, Telemundo, Peacock and Universo.

“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.” said Tim Tubito, NFL senior director, event and game presentation. “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.”

The Super Bowl LX opening ceremony will take place ahead of the previously announced pregame entertainment lineup, featuring Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones. Puth will perform the national anthem, Carlile will sing “America the Beautiful,” and Jones will deliver “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”