Green Day to Open 2026 Super Bowl With Political Edge

Green Day will perform at the Super Bowl’s opening ceremony in Santa Clara for the 60th anniversary, continuing the band’s history of politically charged live shows. They’ve recently supported anti-ICE protests and criticized the Trump administration, with Billie Joe Armstrong alluding to Stephen Miller in performances. Bad Bunny headlines the halftime show, which has sparked MAGA backlash, and while set-list details aren’t public, the appearance is framed as a potential political moment that could provoke controversy around the event.