Green Day to Kick Off 60th Super Bowl with MVP Anniversary Celebration
The NFL is set to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl with an exciting opening ceremony featuring the iconic band Green Day. The event will take place on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This performance will highlight six decades of Super Bowl history and is designed to introduce various MVPs from past games.
Green Day’s Special Performance
Green Day, comprised of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool, hails from the East Bay area of San Francisco. The band is expected to perform a selection of their most popular anthems during the ceremony.
Lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong expressed their excitement, stating, “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!”
Broadcast Details
The opening ceremony will be broadcast live at 3 p.m. Pacific Time on NBC, Telemundo, Peacock, and Universo. This extensive coverage aims to reach fans globally.
A Tribute to NFL Legends
Tim Tubito, the NFL’s senior director of event and game presentation, commented on the significance of this moment. He noted, “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.”
Additional Performances for the Evening
In addition to Green Day, the event will feature other performances, including:
- Charlie Puth performing the national anthem
- Brandi Carlile singing “America the Beautiful”
- Coco Jones delivering “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
This opening ceremony promises to be a memorable celebration that honors both music and football history.
