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what songs did green day play at super bowl

Green Day’s official Super Bowl LX pre-game kickoff performance at Levi’s Stadium in 2026 was a short, four-song medley-style set built entirely from some of their biggest hits.

Quick Scoop

Here’s what they played for the Super Bowl kickoff broadcast:

  1. Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)
  1. Holiday (excerpt/medley segment)
  1. Boulevard of Broken Dreams
  1. American Idiot

They started with the more reflective Good Riddance while past Super Bowl MVPs were introduced, then shifted into a higher-energy run through “Holiday,” “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” and “American Idiot” to match the big-game atmosphere.

Extra context: not the halftime show

  • This was a Super Bowl “kickoff” / pre-game performance, not the official halftime show.
  • It was also billed as their first major Super Bowl–related appearance, even though they previously headlined the Super Bowl Music Fest concert back in 2022 (that was a full 20+ song concert, not the in-game show).

Why these songs?

  • All four are among their most recognizable tracks and regular live staples.
  • “American Idiot” and “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” are signature songs from the same album, while “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” is a long-time closer and TV favorite, making them ideal picks for a broad Super Bowl audience.

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