Green Day to Rock Super Bowl 60 Opening—Political Sparks Fly Early
The Super Bowl isn’t just about football this year. Green Day is set to take the stage during the opening ceremony at Super Bowl 60 and expectations are sky-high. The iconic punk trio from Berkeley, California, will perform at 6 p.m. Eastern, just half an hour before kickoff. This marks their first ever Super Bowl appearance and they’re bringing a selection of their biggest hits, from “Basket Case” to “Wake Me Up When September Ends.”
But Green Day’s performance is more than just a hometown tribute. Over the decades, the band has built a reputation for blending high-energy rock with bold political commentary. Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong is known for not holding back—whether it’s calling out former presidents, criticizing social policies, or reshaping lyrics on the fly to reflect current events. Fans are already buzzing about how Armstrong might use this massive platform, given his recent pointed remarks aimed at U.S. immigration enforcement and ongoing criticism of political figures.
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The Super Bowl 60 opening ceremony aims to celebrate the history of the NFL, honoring past MVPs while giving Green Day the spotlight as a “hometown” act near Levi’s Stadium. Yet, the decision to book the band has stirred controversy, drawing sharp reactions from public figures, including former President Donald Trump, who called their selection “terrible” and accused it of sowing division. Their politically charged past performances—from the 2004 “American Idiot” album that directly critiqued the Bush administration, to lyric swaps during Trump’s presidency and recent references to global conflicts—signal that their set could be a memorable, if provocative, moment.
Green Day will not join Bad Bunny during the halftime show, so the band’s performance stands as a unique pregame spectacle. Charlie Puth will also take the stage for the national anthem, but the real conversation around Super Bowl 60 is likely to revolve around Armstrong and his bandmates, whose energy and activism have consistently pushed boundaries in American rock music. With millions watching on NBC, Peacock, Telemundo and Universo, the opening ceremony has become a stage not just for music, but for cultural statements.
For viewers around the world, this is a reminder that the Super Bowl has evolved beyond sports into a platform where entertainment, politics and social commentary intersect. Green Day’s appearance is a reflection of that broader cultural moment, one that is bound to be dissected, debated and shared long after the final whistle.
Stay tuned and keep watching, because the story of Super Bowl 60 is unfolding in real time and moments like this are exactly why you don’t want to miss a second.
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