Green Day rocks Super Bowl 2026 opening with hometown energy

The 2026 Super Bowl season has officially begun, and punk rock legends Green Day were there to make sure the opening ceremony was unforgettable. Taking the stage in their own backyard, the California-based band kicked things off with an instrumental version of "Good Riddance" as legendary NFL MVPs gathered to honor six decades of football history.

Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, along with bandmates Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool, brought their signature energy to the turf with a high-octane setlist. Fans were treated to rocking renditions of "Holiday" and "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," before the group closed out with the iconic anthem "American Idiot." For the band, the performance was a special hometown moment, having grown up just miles away from the stadium. This high-energy performance perfectly set the tone for the night, leading into the game between the Patriots and Seahawks and Bad Bunny’s much-anticipated halftime show.