For fans showing up to Super Bowl LX with music on their minds, arriving early isn’t optional.
Legendary punk rock trio Green Day will light up the pre-game stage in a performance that doubles as a tribute to six decades of championship football.
And if you’re planning to catch it live, here’s everything you need to know—from timing to streaming options.
Green Day Takes the Stage Before Kickoff
Green Day’s performance isn’t tucked into halftime or squeezed between commercials. The band headlines the Super Bowl LX Opening Ceremony, a separate event that rolls out before kickoff on Sunday, February 8.
Expect the ceremony to begin at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT—well before the national anthem and player introductions. This isn’t background music; it’s part of a larger commemoration honoring the NFL’s 60th anniversary and welcoming generations of Super Bowl MVPs onto the field.
Where to Watch the Opening Ceremony Live
Catching Green Day live won’t require a cable subscription or special access. Multiple platforms will broadcast the opening ceremony simultaneously:
- NBC (traditional broadcast)
- Peacock (streaming platform)
- Telemundo (Spanish-language broadcast)
- Universo (Spanish-language cable network)
For cord-cutters planning to stream the entire game, Peacock offers seamless access from ceremony through final whistle. No channel-hopping required.
More Music Before the Game Starts
Green Day opens the door, but several other artists will follow with traditional pre-game performances scheduled between the ceremony and kickoff.
Charlie Puth will deliver the national anthem, while Brandi Carlile handles “America the Beautiful.” Coco Jones rounds out the vocal lineup with “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” often recognized as the Black national anthem.
All three performances air after Green Day wraps and before players take their positions. Late arrivals risk missing more than just one band—they’ll skip an entire musical showcase.
Why Green Day for Super Bowl LX?
Pairing punk rock icons with professional football might seem unexpected, but Green Day’s catalog spans generations—much like the NFL’s 60-year legacy being celebrated during this ceremony.
The band’s role centers on ushering in former MVPs, creating a bridge between football’s storied past and its present. Think less “concert opener” and more “musical commemoration with serious stage presence.”
Plan to Arrive Early
Standard Super Bowl viewing advice suggests tuning in around kickoff time. This year, that strategy costs you nearly an hour of performances.
Set reminders for 6 p.m. ET if you’re on the East Coast, or 3 p.m. PT for West Coast viewers. Queue up Peacock or flip to NBC at least 10 minutes early to avoid missing Green Day’s opening notes.
And if you’re hosting a watch party? Consider adjusting start times. Guests arriving “fashionably late” will miss the entire musical prologue—and likely ask you to rewind.
What Happens After Green Day?
Once the opening ceremony concludes and MVP tributes wrap, expect a smooth transition into traditional pre-game programming. National anthem performances follow, then player introductions, then coin toss.
Kickoff timing remains unchanged from typical Super Bowl schedules, so fans skipping the early content can still tune in at standard game time. But for anyone who enjoys live music paired with football spectacle, the full experience starts at 6 p.m. ET—not a minute later.
Green Day rarely disappoints on big stages, and Super Bowl LX gives them one of the biggest platforms in sports entertainment. Whether you’re there for the game or the music, getting comfortable before 6 p.m. ensures you catch every moment.