Show summary Hide summary
- Green Day opens the big day in their Bay Area backyard
- Who sings before kickoff: national anthems and tributes
- Bad Bunny at halftime: a cultural crossroads for Super Bowl viewers
- How the NFL is framing the 60th anniversary celebration
- Timing, broadcast and what to expect on game day
- What fans are saying and what to watch for
Super Bowl 60 lands in the Bay Area with a lineup meant to celebrate the game’s past and shake up its present. On February 8, Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara will host an event packed with hometown flavor, star power and a halftime act that has already sparked conversation.
Green Day opens the big day in their Bay Area backyard
Local punk-rock legends Green Day will kick off the Super Bowl festivities with an opening performance. The band, formed near San Francisco, framed the gig as a homecoming and a chance to salute the sport’s greatest moments.
Nas slams music industry over disrespect: teases new music, vows to address it
1992 vocal performances: 3 jaw-dropping moments that still amaze
Green Day said they’re excited to open Super Bowl LX close to where they began, and promised a high-energy set that will likely lean on their most recognizable anthems.
Honoring the game’s icons
Alongside Green Day’s opening slot, the NFL will present a parade of Super Bowl MVPs from across six decades. That segment is meant to connect the present celebration with the league’s long history.
Who sings before kickoff: national anthems and tributes
The pregame slate blends pop, folk and tradition. Expect a mix of emotion and ceremony designed to set the tone before kickoff.
- Charlie Puth will perform the national anthem.
- Brandi Carlile is slated to sing “America the Beautiful.”
- Coco Jones will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
These selections create a layered musical moment that combines mainstream appeal and cultural resonance.
Bad Bunny at halftime: a cultural crossroads for Super Bowl viewers
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has been announced as the halftime headliner. His appointment kept the earlier decision despite public petitions for a different act.
Bad Bunny’s style promises a show far from the typical pop spectacle. Fans and critics are wondering how he will follow last year’s divisive and powerful performance by Kendrick Lamar.
Questions include how Bad Bunny will blend his distinct genre-bending sound with the large-scale choreography and staging the halftime slot demands.
How the NFL is framing the 60th anniversary celebration
The league framed the event as a way to honor the Super Bowl’s six-decade arc. In comments about the entertainment plan, a senior NFL events official called the combination of a hometown opener and the MVP tribute a fitting kickoff for Super Bowl LX.
The NFL sees the show as both a party and a historical moment, pairing modern artists with moments that showcase the game’s legacy.
Timing, broadcast and what to expect on game day
The opening performance from Green Day is scheduled to air at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET. NBC and Peacock carry the telecast.
Here are the key viewing details:
- Green Day opening performance: 3 p.m. PT (6 p.m. ET).
- Pregame national anthems and tributes follow.
- Kickoff and game coverage on NBC and Peacock.
- Halftime show featuring Bad Bunny during the second quarter break.
Pregame music often doubles as a cultural moment and a last call before kickoff. When the national anthem starts, many viewers treat it as the cue to settle in.
What fans are saying and what to watch for
Reactions have been mixed. Some welcome a hometown band and a genre-defying halftime act. Others had hoped for a different halftime direction after last year’s headline.
Key talking points to follow on game day:
- How Green Day tailors their set for a sports audience.
- Staging and production choices for Bad Bunny’s halftime concept.
- How the MVP tribute is integrated into the broadcast.
- Audience response across social platforms during each performance.
With the Super Bowl marking its 60th anniversary, expect producers to blend nostalgia with contemporary spectacle. That mix will shape headlines long after the final whistle.
