Super Bowl LX kicks off at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, where the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots in the NFL championship. With 70,000 fans filling the sun-drenched venue, the Patriots win the coin toss and start the game as sunset approaches.
Seahawks Strike First
The Seahawks seize an early advantage after kicker Jason Myers nails a field goal, capping a sharp opening drive and putting the first points on the board.
High-Energy Pre-Game Shows
Punk rock band Green Day energizes the crowd before kickoff with hits like ‘Good Riddance,’ ‘Holiday,’ ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams,’ and ‘American Idiot.’ California locals deliver a stadium-rocking set, prompting fans on social media to push for them as halftime performers over Bad Bunny.
National Anthem Sparks Debate
Singer Charlie Puth, from New Jersey, offers a unique ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ arrangement in D major. The rendition divides viewers, with some praising the vocal flair and others 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 fans debate the pop star’s fit for the stage.
Other Standout Performances
Brandi Carlile delivers a moving ‘America the Beautiful.’ Rising artist Coco Jones follows with a powerful ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing,’ earning strong praise online.
Celebrity Presence
Hollywood stars pack the stands, including Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce watches from a luxury suite after his team’s playoff exit.
As night falls, attention turns to the gridiron action with both teams battling fiercely. Stay tuned for live updates.
