The NFL is leaning into history — and geography — for one of its biggest milestone moments yet.
Green Day have been officially announced as the opening act for Super Bowl 60, set to take place on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The East Bay punk icons will kick off the night during the opening ceremony, marking a rare moment where a globally influential band opens the Super Bowl in its own backyard.
Rather than a halftime spectacle, Green Day’s role will frame the entire evening, setting the emotional and cultural tone as the league celebrates six decades of Super Bowl history.
Green Day’s performance will accompany a special ceremonial segment honoring the legacy of the Super Bowl itself. During the opening moments of the broadcast, generations of Super Bowl MVPs will be introduced onto the field, with Green Day’s music serving as the backdrop to the NFL’s evolving story — from the early years of the championship game to the modern era.
It’s a role that fits the band’s status. Like the Super Bowl, Green Day have spanned generations, remaining culturally relevant while carrying the weight of a long and influential history.
Fans can expect a high-energy set packed with the band’s most recognizable anthems, tailored for a global audience while still retaining the raw punch that made Green Day icons in the first place.
Few Super Bowl musical moments can claim genuine hometown authenticity. Green Day formed in the East Bay, just miles from Levi’s Stadium, and their rise from local punk clubs to global stages mirrors the kind of American success story the NFL loves to spotlight.
Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong underscored that connection in a statement following the announcement:
“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.”
For the band, it’s more than another massive stage — it’s a full-circle moment.
While halftime shows often dominate headlines, the opening ceremony carries its own weight. It’s the NFL’s chance to establish atmosphere, emotion, and narrative before the game even begins. By choosing Green Day, the league is signaling a blend of heritage, attitude, and modern energy — a reflection of both the Super Bowl’s past and its future.
The performance also highlights a growing trend: embracing regional identity on the sport’s biggest night, rather than relying solely on neutral global pop spectacles.
Super Bowl 60 is more than just another championship. It represents 60 years of American sports history, cultural moments, dynasties, heartbreaks, and legends. Having Green Day open the night adds a distinctly Californian edge to that legacy — loud, unapologetic, and rooted in authenticity.
A hometown band.
A historic game.
And six decades of football, kicked off at full volume.
