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Green Day to kick off 2026 Super Bowl

Green Day are set to kick off Super Bowl 2026 with an opening ceremony performance.

The California rockers will get the pregame entertainment rolling at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

Band members Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool will kick off this year's festivities with their "most iconic rock anthems", the NFL announced on Sunday. The punk-rock trio's back catalogue includes hits such as Basket Case. Wake Me Up When September Ends, and American Idiot.

"We are super hyped to open Super Bowl 60 right in our backyard!" Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong said in a statement.

"We are honoured 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 celebrates 60 years of Super Bowl history on Sunday 8 February at 3pm local time.

"Celebrating 60 years of Super Bowl history with Green Day as a hometown band, while honouring the NFL Legends who've helped define this sport, is an incredibly powerful way to kick off Super Bowl LX," said Tim Tubito, NFL senior director, event and game presentation.

"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."

Green Day's performance at the Super Bowl opening ceremony precedes the NFL's previously announced pregame entertainment lineup. Before the game begins, Charlie Puth will perform the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will sing America the Beautiful and Coco Jones will sing Lift Every Voice and Sing.

Bad Bunny headlines this year's Super Bowl halftime show.

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