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Green Day Kicks Off Super Bowl 60 with Opening Ceremony Performance
Billie Joe Armstrong and the band delivered a politically-charged set to start the big game.
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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Green Day performed during the Super Bowl 60 opening ceremony on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The band's set began with Billie Joe Armstrong playing a solo rendition of 'Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)' as MVPs from past Super Bowls took the field. They then transitioned into a medley of hits from their 2004 album, American Idiot, including 'Holiday,' 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams,' and the title track. Armstrong notably skipped the verse in 'American Idiot' where he sings about the 'MAGA agenda,' but did sing the lyric about the 'subliminal mindf*** America.' The singer also made more explicit political statements at a pre-Super Bowl concert in San Francisco, calling out ICE agents and telling them to 'quit your s****y a** job.'
Why it matters
Green Day's politically-charged performance at the Super Bowl opening ceremony reflects the band's long history of using their platform to make bold statements about social and political issues. Their decision to modify lyrics and call out government agencies like ICE demonstrates their continued commitment to activism and resistance, even on one of the biggest stages in American sports and entertainment.
The details
Green Day's Super Bowl 60 opening ceremony set featured a mix of their classic hits and more recent politically-charged material. Billie Joe Armstrong began the performance with a solo rendition of 'Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)' as past Super Bowl MVPs took the field. The band then launched into a medley of songs from their 2004 album American Idiot, including 'Holiday,' 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams,' and the title track. Armstrong notably skipped the verse in 'American Idiot' where he sings about the 'MAGA agenda,' though he did include the lyric about the 'subliminal mindf*** America.' At a pre-Super Bowl concert in San Francisco, Armstrong was even more explicit in his political statements, calling out ICE agents and telling them to 'quit your s****y a** job.'
- The Super Bowl 60 opening ceremony took place on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
- Green Day performed at an invite-only concert in San Francisco on Friday, February 6, 2026, where Armstrong made his comments about ICE.
The players
Green Day
An American punk rock band formed in 1986, known for their politically-charged lyrics and activism.
Billie Joe Armstrong
The lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of Green Day.
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
A federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security responsible for enforcing federal laws governing border control, customs, trade, and immigration.
What they’re saying
“Quit your s****y a** job.”
— Billie Joe Armstrong, Lead vocalist of Green Day (Fan-shot footage)
The takeaway
Green Day's politically-charged performance at the Super Bowl 60 opening ceremony, including their modifications to lyrics and explicit statements about government agencies like ICE, demonstrates the band's continued commitment to using their platform to make bold statements about social and political issues. Their activism reflects a broader trend of musicians leveraging major events to voice resistance and call for change.
