CALIFORNIA February 8, 2026 – Punk rock icons Green Day electrified the crowd at Levi’s Stadium during the Super Bowl LX pregame show on February 8, delivering a high-energy medley centered around their iconic 2004 hit “American Idiot.”
Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, sporting his signature tousled blonde hair, dark sunglasses, and a plaid jacket, led the band through a powerful set that had fans on their feet. The performance featured classic tracks from the American Idiot album, with Armstrong belting out lines like “Don’t want to be an American idiot” amid pyrotechnics, smoke effects, and a sea of cheering spectators waving foam fingers.
The Bay Area natives – Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tré Cool – brought their raw punk energy to the NFL’s biggest stage, kicking off the pregame festivities ahead of the New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks matchup. Green Day’s set was part of a star-studded opening ceremony that also included Charlie Puth performing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile singing “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones delivering “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Online reactions were mixed, with many praising the band’s enduring rock spirit, while some critics referenced Green Day’s history of political commentary. However, the performance stuck to the band’s classic hits without overt political alterations, earning applause for keeping the focus on their anthemic sound.
The Hollywood Reporter shared a clip of the performance on X, captioned simply: “Green Day performs at the Super Bowl LX Pregame show.” The post quickly garnered thousands of likes and views, highlighting the band’s continued relevance two decades after American Idiot topped charts.
Green Day’s appearance marked a homecoming of sorts for the California band, setting an explosive tone for the evening before Bad Bunny’s divisive halftime show took center stage.
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