Green Day will open the Super Bowl 2026

[ThranaM]

Everyone thinks the same. 
Can we all just take a short moment to enjoy the comment section of this video?
 

 

[Lark]

Someone mentioned the possibility of the invite only concert this week being what gets aired before the Super Bowl. Thoughts?

[Paola17]

3 hours ago, Lark said:

Someone mentioned the possibility of the invite only concert this week being what gets aired before the Super Bowl. Thoughts?

I don't believe so. There was an interview for iHeart, and they asked about the Super Bowl invite only thing, but it seemed like Billie was going to talk about the super bowl performance. I think he tried to say it twice or so before he realized that they were asking about the party beforehand. 

[GuitarPunk94]

https://www.themirror.com/entertainment/music/green-day-super-bowl-lyrics-1646118

[arcadiagay]

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Ron Favali, Principal at The Message Garage, speculated Green Day's message at the show won't necessarily be divisive. He stressed that there's another element to the pop punk band's performances — and it's one of unity.

He told the Mirror US, "During live shows, Armstrong frequently emphasizes community, inclusion, and the idea that Green Day concerts are safe spaces for everyone in attendance.

"That message — unity, belonging, and shared experience — is ultimately the version of Green Day we’re most likely to see on a stage with the global reach of the Super Bowl."

Honestly, a version I hadn't even thought of. But one that is most likely, I think. Fun article though.

[Tre's Busted Drumkit]

9 hours ago, Lark said:

Someone mentioned the possibility of the invite only concert this week being what gets aired before the Super Bowl. Thoughts?

Likely. I knew someone who was invited to be on the field for a Super Bowl halftime show. They had very specific instructions about where to stand, when to move and what to do. If the Green Day show is being televised, I can't imagine the NFL wanting anything less than total control.

And by total control, I mean total. They made Flea pre-record his parts and play unplugged for RHCP's halftime show because they didn't want any chance of anything being fucked up. Basically the only music actually being performed live at most Super Bowl performances is the drums and the lead vocal.

[Mollyluna]

3 hours ago, Tre's Busted Drumkit said:

Basically the only music actually being performed live at most Super Bowl performances is the drums and the lead vocal.

But isn’t the lead vocal the „dangerous“ part in a GD performance?😂

8 hours ago, Paola17 said:

I don't believe so. There was an interview for iHeart, and they asked about the Super Bowl invite only thing, but it seemed like Billie was going to talk about the super bowl performance. I think he tried to say it twice or so before he realized that they were asking about the party beforehand. 

Yes, and he said something like „we mustn’t say“, probably because it wasn’t official at that moment.

[jengd]

I have no idea what an “MVP” is or whatever it is but depending on the set up GD may be there almost as background music, the focus may be more on the other people so it could be a difficult line for them. If they go off script it could look disrespectful but that hopefully won’t stop them playing at least one song with a clear message, or maybe a message in a t-shirt depending on how dance Billie decides to dress. 

[Tomcat20]

On 1/29/2026 at 11:28 PM, Montclare said:

It's one of the few times I'd support Know Your Enemy being played, since it'd be easy to slip in "Do you know Trump/Ice's the enemy".

Very likely, especially since the song can also be interpreted in a sports context. It's a perfect double entendre.

 

Remember this promo from back in 2009?

 

[sergiewoo]

I think im a little scared and excited for how green day will present themselves during the performance. It seems like there's going to be a bit (or maybe even a lot) of control involved in this and if that's so they're obviously going to find a way to put a message out in one way or another

[Mollyluna]

8 minutes ago, sergiewoo said:

I think im a little scared and excited for how green day will present themselves during the performance. It seems like there's going to be a bit (or maybe even a lot) of control involved in this and if that's so they're obviously going to find a way to put a message out in one way or another

I feel the same. On social media there is so much excitement about their performance and really high expectations. I hope the band doesn’t feel pressured too much. I hope they‘ll manage to have a great performance with a message!

[Tre's Busted Drumkit]

8 hours ago, Mollyluna said:

But isn’t the lead vocal the „dangerous“ part in a GD performance?😂

Pretty much lol

4 hours ago, sergiewoo said:

I think im a little scared and excited for how green day will present themselves during the performance. It seems like there's going to be a bit (or maybe even a lot) of control involved in this and if that's so they're obviously going to find a way to put a message out in one way or another

Just play Holiday five times. Dedicate it to a different person each time, and give a different person the floor each time around. The homophobic slur in there can be easily replaced with other slurs each time.

[killjoywhatsername]

The expectations seems crazy. I’m in a discord for a political podcast and people seem to think Green Day will really put the fire to the Trump admin and I’ve had friends tell me the same. I just don’t see it. I love the band (obviously, I mean, I’m on here 😂) but besides changing a lyric in AI and/or Holiday I don’t see the rebellion that I think a lot of people are expecting from this band. 

[Luna Jinx]

1 hour ago, killjoywhatsername said:

The expectations seems crazy. I’m in a discord for a political podcast and people seem to think Green Day will really put the fire to the Trump admin and I’ve had friends tell me the same. I just don’t see it. I love the band (obviously, I mean, I’m on here 😂) but besides changing a lyric in AI and/or Holiday I don’t see the rebellion that I think a lot of people are expecting from this band. 

They have hit the mark hard and definitely have been heard in the past but they’ve been a little tone deaf on what it’s like to actually live as a poor or marginalized group. They are not poor and have been protected by wealth and yes people around them and people that don’t know any better either. There’s no way to avoid it with the way they are and always surrounded by the same people and sheltered/protected lifestyle. There’s no point in risking too much or needing to lawyer-up for anything. Costs too much. 

They are a great band and they do a lot more than most. However, they do have filters and they do seem to keep their guards up. I doubt anything super groundbreaking or shattering will happen with the Super Bowl performance. They’ll do a great job and continue with their normal routine.

From a semi-casual fan something big might be expected to shake up political and entertainment media. As a seasoned fan, I’m not expecting anything too much. A great performance and not much more.

[arcadiagay]

I am keeping my expectations low and I am just excited to see a Green Day performance. I don't think there's any reason to be anxious for this performance. My only hope is that people won't hate on them if the performance doesn't meet people's expectations.

[Clockwise]

7 hours ago, killjoywhatsername said:

The expectations seems crazy. I’m in a discord for a political podcast and people seem to think Green Day will really put the fire to the Trump admin and I’ve had friends tell me the same. I just don’t see it. I love the band (obviously, I mean, I’m on here 😂) but besides changing a lyric in AI and/or Holiday I don’t see the rebellion that I think a lot of people are expecting from this band. 

What podcast is it?

[killjoywhatsername]

6 hours ago, Clockwise said:

What podcast is it?

Pod Save America, the hosts are kinda dubbed the Obama Bros cause they worked for that admin. I’m much more to the left of them but joined their discord to see what people who listen to them think and it’s been so entertaining that I’ve stuck with it. 

[Mozzabillie]

I’m so very much looking forward to watching this. I’ll be getting off of work just in time to see Green Day if they come on at 6:00 Eastern Standard Time.

[Clockwise]

16 hours ago, killjoywhatsername said:

Pod Save America, the hosts are kinda dubbed the Obama Bros cause they worked for that admin. I’m much more to the left of them but joined their discord to see what people who listen to them think and it’s been so entertaining that I’ve stuck with it. 

Yeah I've watched it before, they're not bad. I'm more of a Majority Report guy. Glad to hear their Discord is looking forward to GD though lol.

[sellthesunrise]

I am interested if they will be releasing any event-specific Green Day merch. I guess the most likely scenario is they have a stand at the Super Bowl and then maybe do a drop or wide release after the fact. But I could also see them announcing something Friday in celebration of the big weekend.

[Reverend Strychnine Twitch]

It would be nice if they did release a non album single during these hard times in the U.S and just before or after their Super Bowl performance since all attention are already on them. 

[Reverend Strychnine Twitch]

So who's winning Super Bowl on Sunday?

Definitely Green Day 🔥

[Cris.]

I keep imagining them involving the bunny somehow and people being super confused or thinking it has something to do with Bad Bunny  

Other than that, I expect them to be their normal selves: I do think AI will be part of the setlist because I don't think you invite Green Day to play at your event but not play one of their top 5 most iconic and recognized songs. I see the organizers asking Green Day not to sing AI akin to them asking Bad Bunny to sing his songs in English  I don't expect them to say anything crazier than what they do at their regular shows: "I'm not a part of the MAGA agenda", "this is not a party, this is a celebration, let's take care of each other" type of speech, and maybe one or two "fuck ICE"/"chinga la migra". How much of this will be censored/bleeped, I don't know. But I guess we will find out because we are bound to also see phone-recorded videos from people in attendance, so if there is a huge discrepancy, we'll know. 

I think people's expectations (and I mean like normies/people who are not Green Day  fans but just excited to have another anti-Trump band on stage at the Super Bowl) are way too high. They are seeing this Green Day/Bad Bunny combo as something that will basically start a revolution, or offend Trump so deeply that he will leave the country and spend the rest of his days hiding in the mountains. 

It's just another performative thing. Like celebrities saying stuff about ICE (this year, last year was Gaza, before that it was about opposing fascism, before that probably Ukraine, before that trans right, before that MeToo, before that the environment, and so on), and us feeling good about ourselves because the celebrity we like is supporting the social cause of the hour, and feeling we've done our part because we re-posted their little comment. (Sorry, I'm feeling very cynical as of late). 

[Mollyluna]

20 minutes ago, Cris. said:

I think people's expectations (and I mean like normies/people who are not Green Day  fans but just excited to have another anti-Trump band on stage at the Super Bowl) are way too high. They are seeing this Green Day/Bad Bunny combo as something that will basically start a revolution, or offend Trump so deeply that he will leave the country and spend the rest of his days hiding in the mountains. 

Exactly, there is so much hype. The expectations are so high that GD will never be able to meet them. And they don’t have to, in my opinion. It’s not for musicians to save the world. With their art they can only make it a bit better. Or more bearable.