Super Bowl 60 brought an electrifying mix of music and star power to Levi 27s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, as fans were treated to a series of dazzling pre-game presentations. The event commenced with notable appearances from actors Chris Pratt, who donned a Seahawks jersey to introduce the home team, and Jon Bon Jovi, who did the honors for the New England Patriots.
Music played a central role in setting the tone, beginning with the young Blue Ivy Carter capturing attention in an end zone photo moment. Green Day, the renowned punk-pop band from the San Francisco Bay Area, delivered a commemorative performance celebrating 60 years of the Super Bowl. The band 27s set started with a reflective snippet of 22Good Riddance (Time of Your Life), 22 accompanying a parade featuring former MVPs such as Steve Young, Joe Montana, and Jerry Rice. This tribute transitioned into more energetic tracks including 22Holiday, 22 22Boulevard of Broken Dreams, 22 and 22American Idiot. 22 Notably, lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong left an expletive uncensored during the live stadium performance, eliciting enthusiastic cheers, although the televised broadcast muted the word.
Patriotic music punctuated the pre-game events, with singer Brandi Carlile offering an earnest, acoustic rendition of 22America, the Beautiful. 22 Backed by string instruments, Carlile emphasized performing live without prerecorded vocals, underscoring her commitment to authenticity. Following her, Charlie Puth presented a soulful version of 22The Star-Spangled Banner, 22 employing a Rhodes electric piano and supported by a choir and horns. Puth maintained a deliberate pace, completing the national anthem in just under two minutes, a tempo slightly quicker than typical renditions.
Adding to the diversity of the musical lineup, Coco Jones performed 22Lift Every Voice and Sing, 22 often recognized as the unofficial Black national anthem. Dressed in a white gown and accompanied by a string octet, Jones expressed hope that her performance honored her ancestors and inspired unity across the nation. Post-performance, she shared a moment with family on the sidelines, highlighting the personal significance of the occasion. This song has been an annual component of the Super Bowl program since 2021, marking its continued cultural relevance in the context of recent social movements.
Celebrity presence further heightened the day 27s excitement. Alongside Pratt and Bon Jovi, artists such as Travis Scott and Jay-Z were spotted near the field, with Jay-Z 27s daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter, also taking memorable moments on the stadium turf. Other notable attendees included Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber, and Adam Sandler, who watched the game from luxury suites.
Central to the evening's anticipation was Bad Bunny, set to headline the halftime show. The Puerto Rican singer and rapper, who recently secured a Grammy Award for Album of the Year with "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," was expected to distill a decade of artistic evolution into a 13-minute performance celebrating Latino culture. Bad Bunny has stated that understanding Spanish is not necessary to enjoy the show, emphasizing its danceable nature and broad appeal.
During the game, Bay Area rapper LaRussell enlivened the breaks with a blend of rap classics and gospel, serving as the first artist selected to curate the Super Bowl house band. Meanwhile, the broadcast featured a notable commercial debut for "The Adventures of Cliff Booth," a Netflix sequel to Quentin Tarantino 27s "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood," starring Brad Pitt and directed by David Fincher, adding another layer of interest to the event.