The National Football League is honoring the milestone 60th Super Bowl anniversary with a special opening ceremony featuring the celebrated California band Green Day. This event is scheduled for February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the NFL confirmed on Sunday.
The performance aims to pay homage to the rich history of the championship, spanning six decades. Integral to the celebration will be the acknowledgment of Super Bowl Most Valuable Players (MVPs) from previous years, who will be ushered onto the field during the ceremony.
Originating from the East Bay area of the San Francisco Bay, Green Day comprises members Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool. The trio plans to perform a selection of their well-known anthems as part of the tribute, capturing both their musical legacy and their local roots.
Armstrong expressed enthusiasm about the event, 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!"
The opening ceremony will be broadcast live at 3 p.m. Pacific Time across several channels, including NBC, Telemundo, Peacock, and Universo.
Tim Tubito, the NFL’s senior director of event and game presentation, highlighted the significance of the collaboration, saying, "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. 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 opening ceremony is slated to precede the pregame entertainment lineup, which features performances by Charlie Puth singing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile performing "America the Beautiful," and Coco Jones delivering "Lift Every Voice and Sing."