The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots launch Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara under a sun-drenched California sky. With 70,000 fans filling the stands, the Patriots win the coin toss and kick off as the sun dips toward the horizon.

Seahawks Strike First

The Seahawks seize an early advantage, capping a sharp opening drive with a field goal from kicker Jason Myers. This puts the first points on the board in the NFL season finale.

High-Energy Pre-Game Shows

Punk rock band Green Day ignites the stadium with a dynamic set before kickoff. The California group performs an instrumental ‘Good Riddance,’ followed by ‘Holiday,’ a mellow ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams,’ and closes with ‘American Idiot.’ Fans flood social media, praising the show and suggesting Green Day deserved the halftime slot over Bad Bunny.

National Anthem Sparks Debate

Singer Charlie Puth delivers a distinctive ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ in D major, featuring bold vocal runs. The rendition divides viewers, with some questioning if it was live. One X user posts, ‘I know Charlie Puth is like a pitch perfect guy but it sounded lip synced.’ Another asks, ‘Did Charlie Puth just lip sync the national anthem?’ Critics call it the ‘worst national anthem of all-time,’ while others debate the pop star’s fit for the occasion.

Brandi Carlile offers a moving ‘America the Beautiful,’ and rising artist Coco Jones earns widespread acclaim for her rendition of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing.’

Star-Studded Crowd

Hollywood elite packs the stands, including Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Kansas City Chiefs standout Travis Kelce watches from a luxury suite after his team’s playoff exit.

Thousands converge on Santa Clara for the showdown, shifting focus from festivities to football as players emerge from the tunnel.