Green Day Super Bowl Performance: Schedule and Key Details
The excitement for Super Bowl 60 is building, especially regarding its halftime show and opening performances. Scheduled for Sunday, the event features Green Day among its lineup of stars.
Super Bowl 60 Overview
Super Bowl 60 will take place on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT). Cincinnati, like many cities across the country, is gearing up to watch the game.
Green Day’s Performance Details
American rock band Green Day will perform at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT) during the opening ceremony. This appearance will precede Charlie Puth’s national anthem performance.
Where to Watch
The opening ceremony, including Green Day’s performance, will be broadcast live on NBC, Telemundo, Peacock, and Universo. Viewers can also catch the event through streaming services that offer live TV options.
Green Day and the Halftime Show
Although Green Day is not part of the Super Bowl halftime show, they will contribute to the event’s festivities. Bad Bunny, a Grammy-winning artist, will headline the much-anticipated halftime segment.
Significance of the Performance
Green Day’s appearance is part of a tribute to the history of the Super Bowl, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the championship. The NFL has lined up past Super Bowl MVPs to be honored on the field during this tribute.
Band Background and Hits
Formed in 1987, Green Day consists of three members: Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool. The band originated from the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, making them a fitting hometown act for Super Bowl 60.
Fans can expect to hear some of Green Day’s most famous songs during their performance, including:
- “Basket Case”
- “American Idiot”
- “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”
- “Wake Me Up When September Ends”
- “Holiday”
- “21 Guns”
Green Day’s Popularity
Green Day continues to be a significant force in music. Their song “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also spent 36 weeks on the chart, demonstrating the band’s lasting appeal. Other major hits like “Basket Case” have amassed nearly 1.5 billion streams on Spotify.
In summary, Green Day’s performance at Super Bowl 60 promises to be a memorable event within an already star-studded lineup, highlighting both the band’s rich history and the celebration of the championship’s milestone anniversary.
