Green Day will kick off Super Bowl LX with a bang, headlining the opening ceremony that honors six decades of NFL history before Bad Bunny makes history as the first Latino solo artist to command the halftime stage.
The NFL’s championship game, set for February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, has lined up a star-studded musical roster spanning multiple genres for the milestone 60th edition. The matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will feature performances from punk rock legends to Latin music superstars, with a competing halftime show also entering the mix.
Punk veterans open, Bad Bunny headlines
“We are super hyped to open Super Bowl 60 right in our backyard!” Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong said in a statement. “We are honored to welcome the MVPs who’ve shaped the game and open the night for fans all over the world. Let’s have fun! Let’s get loud!”
The Berkeley-born punk rock trio will welcome past Super Bowl MVPs during the opening ceremony, setting the stage for what promises to be a celebration of NFL heritage. The pregame festivities will continue with Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones performing the national anthem, “America the Beautiful,” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” respectively, according to event organizers.
But it’s Bad Bunny who’ll command the biggest spotlight of the day. The Puerto Rican superstar was announced as the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show headliner back on September 28, 2025, in a production partnership between Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, the NFL, and Apple Music.
The performance marks a historic moment as Bad Bunny becomes the first Latino and Spanish-speaking solo artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. “What I’m feeling goes beyond myself,” he expressed in a previous statement. “It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown… this is for my people, my culture, and our history. Ve y dile a tu abuela, que seremos el HALFTIME SHOW DEL SUPER BOWL.”
Grammy momentum and halftime competition
Bad Bunny enters the Super Bowl spotlight riding high from his recent Grammy triumph, where his album “Debà Tirar Más Fotos” became the first Spanish-language album to win album of the year. The milestone victory followed a massively successful residency in Puerto Rico that drew over half a million fans, cementing his status as a global phenomenon.
Apple Music is promoting the halftime spectacle with “Bad Bunny’s Road to Halftime,” including an official interview scheduled for February 5 at 10 a.m. PT featuring hosts Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden. “This is a special full-circle moment for us,” said Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s co-head, in a statement.
Interesting twist? This year’s halftime show won’t be without competition. Turning Point USA is launching “The All-American Halftime Show” as an alternative, featuring Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett. The counter-programming is set to air around 8 p.m. ET on the same day.
“We’re approaching this show like David and Goliath,” Kid Rock remarked. “Competing with the pro football machine and a global pop superstar is almost impossible…or is it?”
Whether viewers tune in for the traditional NFL halftime spectacle or flip to the alternative show, the musical lineup surrounding Super Bowl LX reflects America’s diverse cultural landscape — from punk rock pioneers to Spanish-language superstars and country music performers, all vying for attention on one of entertainment’s biggest stages.
