SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA — Super Bowl 60 kicked off in grand fashion at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with a high-energy pre-game show that featured punk-rock legends Green Day, a soulful national anthem by Charlie Puth, and an appearance by a galaxy of A-list celebrities.
The game, a matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, was preceded by several memorable musical moments that set a defiant and patriotic tone for the NFL’s diamond anniversary.
Green Day’s Bay Area Tribute Local legends Green Day took the stage to celebrate 60 years of the Super Bowl.
- MVP Parade: The band performed a snippet of their hit “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” as a parade of legendary MVPs, including Joe Montana and Jerry Rice, walked onto the field.
- Uncensored Performance: Transitioning into their more aggressive tracks, the band played “American Idiot.” Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong drew massive cheers from the crowd—and a quick mute from the NBC broadcast—when he delivered an uncensored “F-bomb” during the performance.
- Setlist: The punk trio also performed fan favorites “Holiday” and “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” bringing a raw, high-energy Bay Area vibe to the proceedings.
Patriotic Anthems
- Charlie Puth: The 34-year-old singer delivered a “sweeping and soulful” rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Backed by a choir and a horn section while playing a Rhodes electric piano, Puth completed the anthem in 1 minute and 56 seconds.
- Brandi Carlile: Following through on her promise to perform completely live without backing tracks, Carlile gave an earnest, acoustic rendition of “America, the Beautiful,” accompanied by a violin and cello.
- Coco Jones: The singer-actor opened the festivities with “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” often referred to as the Black national anthem, backed by a string octet.
Celebrity Sightings The sidelines and luxury suites were packed with stars:
- Team Intros: Actor Chris Pratt (wearing a Seahawks jersey) and rock icon Jon Bon Jovi gave the official introductions for their respective teams.
- On the Field: Jay-Z and his daughter Blue Ivy Carter were spotted on the field, with Blue Ivy taking photos in the end zone.
- In the Suites: Justin and Hailey Bieber, along with Adam Sandler, were seen watching the game from the stands.
Bad Bunny’s Historic Halftime The most anticipated musical event of the evening remains Bad Bunny’s halftime show. Fresh off winning the Grammy for Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, the Puerto Rican superstar’s 13-minute set is being hailed as a landmark moment for Latino culture. He promised a performance that would have the whole stadium dancing, regardless of whether they spoke Spanish.
As the Seahawks and Patriots battle for the Vince Lombardi Trophy, the stars of Super Bowl 60 have already ensured that the 60th-anniversary celebration is one for the history books.