Soundgarden has announced its return to the stage for a special performance featuring Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless. The band, joined by Momsen and Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, is set to headline the halftime show of the NFL’s season opener in Seattle.
The announcement details the upcoming show, which will take place at Lumen Field ahead of a much-anticipated matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
“Soundgarden, featuring Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless, and Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, will be performing at halftime of the NFL’s season opener in Seattle on Wednesday, September 9th,” the announcement read.
The statement also touched on the significance of the matchup itself, noting the connection to last season’s championship game.
“The game is a Super Bowl LX rematch between the champion Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots,” the announcement continued. “GO HAWKS!!”
The performance marks a rare stage return for Soundgarden. Fans are now looking ahead to more details as the September 9th date approaches.
The showcase caps off a night already loaded with storylines beyond the music. Kickoff at Lumen Field is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. The game will be nationally televised on NBC and available to stream on Peacock and NFL+, giving the halftime performance a massive audience well beyond the stadium.
Mike McCready’s role in the evening extends past his guitar work alongside Soundgarden. The Pearl Jam guitarist is also set to perform the national anthem ahead of kickoff. He will appear on behalf of the Washington Innocence Project, one of the Seahawks’ Spirit of 12 partner organizations.
The matchup itself carries extra weight for Seattle fans. The Seahawks and Patriots last met on football’s biggest stage in Super Bowl LX, where Seattle claimed the championship with a 29-13 victory. Wednesday’s season opener effectively serves as a rematch of that title game. It adds another layer of anticipation to an already stacked night.
The Seahawks’ 2026 home opener is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about nights of the young NFL season. The night combines the championship banner raising, the Super Bowl LX rematch storyline, and a halftime lineup pairing Soundgarden with Taylor Momsen and Mike McCready.
