Green Day Electrifies Super Bowl Pre-Show with ‘American Idiot’ Performance
During the Super Bowl LX opening ceremony, Green Day delivered an electrifying performance at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The band kicked off their set with an instrumental version of “Good Riddance” before diving into their hit song “Holiday.” They followed this up with the iconic “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” and concluded their set with a powerful rendition of “American Idiot.”
Green Day’s Impactful Performance
Band frontman Billie Joe Armstrong energized the crowd by shouting, “Welcome to the Bay! It’s Super Bowl LX!” Though the performance was politically charged, Armstrong refrained from making statements during the show. However, at a Spotify-sponsored party prior to the event, he expressed strong views against ICE agents, urging them to leave their positions.
Background on Green Day
Green Day originated in the East Bay of San Francisco. The lineup features:
- Billie Joe Armstrong – Lead singer and guitarist
- Mike Dirnt – Bassist and backing vocalist
- Tré Cool – Drummer
The band boasts an impressive record of five Grammy Awards and has sold approximately 75 million albums globally. In 2015, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Super Bowl LX Entertainment Lineup
Green Day was part of a larger lineup for pregame entertainment. Other performers included:
- Charlie Puth – National Anthem
- Brandi Carlile – “America the Beautiful”
- Coco Jones – “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
Additionally, the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show is set to feature pop sensation Bad Bunny, who recently won the 2026 Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
Super Bowl LX Details
The 60th Super Bowl is scheduled for February 8, with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. ET. This event marks the second time Levi’s Stadium has hosted the Super Bowl, having previously done so in 2016. This year, the New England Patriots are set to face off against the Seattle Seahawks, reviving their Super Bowl matchup from 2015, where the Patriots emerged victorious with a score of 28-24.
