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Green Day Kicks Off Super Bowl 60 with Opening Ceremony Performance
The band delivered a politically-charged set at the big game's pre-show.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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Billie Joe Armstrong and Green Day took the stage at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California to perform during the Super Bowl 60 opening ceremony on Sunday. The band's set included a solo rendition of "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" and a medley of hits from their 2004 album "American Idiot," though Armstrong skipped a verse criticizing the "MAGA agenda." The frontman also made more explicit political statements at a pre-Super Bowl concert in San Francisco, calling out ICE agents.
Why it matters
Green Day's politically-charged performance at the high-profile Super Bowl event reflects the band's longstanding activism and willingness to use their platform to make bold statements, even at the risk of alienating some fans. The band's appearance also highlights the ongoing debate around the role of politics in major sporting events.
The details
Green Day's Super Bowl 60 opening ceremony set began with Billie Joe Armstrong performing a solo rendition of "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" as MVPs from past Super Bowls took the field. The band 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, "I'm not a part of a redneck agenda," which he has changed to "MAGA agenda" for past live performances in protest of the Donald Trump administration. However, he did sing the lyric, "The subliminal mindf*** America." At a separate pre-Super Bowl concert in San Francisco, Armstrong was more explicitly political, calling out agents of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and telling them to "Quit your s****y a** job."
- Green Day performed during the Super Bowl 60 opening ceremony on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
- Armstrong made additional political statements at a pre-Super Bowl concert in San Francisco on Friday, February 6, 2026.
The players
Billie Joe Armstrong
The lead singer of the band Green Day.
Green Day
An American punk rock band known for their politically-charged lyrics and activism.
What they’re saying
“Quit your s****y a** job.”
— Billie Joe Armstrong (Instagram)
The takeaway
Green Day's politically-charged performance at the Super Bowl 60 opening ceremony underscores the band's longstanding commitment to using their platform to make bold statements, even in high-profile settings where some may prefer politics to be kept separate from sports entertainment. The band's willingness to voice their political views continues to spark debate around the appropriate role of activism in major sporting events.
