The Grey Cup is turning green in 2023.
The 110th Grey Cup is set for Sunday as the Montreal Alouettes and Winnipeg Blue Bombers face off in the CFL Championship game. Both sides are prepared to compete at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario, to determine the champion of this season.
The conclusion of football will not be without entertainment in between, and the CFL has an international sensation in this year’s halftime show – Green Day.
There’s no need for an introduction to Green Day’s prominence in the world of rock and roll. The band was at the forefront of the punk movement in the early 2000s and has become one of the most popular music acts worldwide.
Here is everything you need to know about Green Day and the 2023 Grey Cup Halftime Show:
Who is performing during the 110th Grey Cup halftime?
Green Day is featured as the entertainment for the 110th Grey Cup halftime show
In 2023, the CFL is going with just one musical act, building on the trend of featuring multiple artists in recent years. In the past two years, the CFL had three different artists for the Grey Cup Halftime Show: in 2022, it was country singer Jordan Davis, Taylor Hubbard, and Josh Ross, and in 2021, it was The Lumineers and the Canadian rock band Arkells.
Green Day is an American punk rock band from California.
What time will the Grey Cup Halftime Show start? The Grey Cup Halftime Show is expected to start around 7:30 PM ET.
The Grey Cup kickoff time is scheduled for 6:00 PM ET, so the halftime show is likely to begin approximately 90 minutes after the early kickoff.
Who is Green Day?
Green Day is a rock band that has been in existence since 1986. The current lineup includes lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tré Cool.
Formed in Berkeley, California, the band has become a global sensation in the rock and roll world, emerging as one of the most popular music acts in the world. Green Day has sold over 75 million records worldwide and accumulated over 10 billion audio/visual streams. The group has been nominated for 20 Grammy Awards and has won five. In 2015, Green Day was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, their first year of eligibility.
Green Day has an extensive list of hit songs, including “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “American Idiot,” “Holiday,” and “Wake Me Up When September Ends.”
History of the Grey Cup Halftime Show The Grey Cup did not always feature a halftime entertainment show. This tradition in the league began in 1990 when the CFL presented its first halftime show.
The Grey Cup Halftime Show has featured several high-profile artists over the years, including Justin Bieber, Shania Twain (twice), Bryan Adams, and Canadian legends like Nickelback.
Here’s a glimpse into the history of the Grey Cup Halftime Show:
Here is a list of the Grey Cup date, location, and performers for recent years:
- 110th Grey Cup:
- Date: November 19, 2023
- Location: Mosaic Stadium (Regina)
- Performers: Green Day
- 109th Grey Cup:
- Date: November 20, 2022
- Location: Mosaic Stadium (Regina)
- Performers: Taylor Hubbard, Jordan Davis, Josh Ross
- 108th Grey Cup:
- Date: December 21, 2021
- Location: Tim Hortons Field (Hamilton)
- Performers: Arkells, The Lumineers, K.Flay
- 107th Grey Cup:
- Date: November 24, 2019
- Location: McMahon Stadium (Calgary)
- Performer: Keith Urban
- 106th Grey Cup:
- Date: November 25, 2018
- Location: Commonwealth Stadium (Edmonton)
- Performer: Alessia Cara
- 105th Grey Cup:
- Date: November 26, 2017
- Location: TD Place (Ottawa)
- Performer: Shania Twain
- 104th Grey Cup:
- Date: November 27, 2016
- Location: BMO Field (Toronto)
- Performer: OneRepublic
- 103rd Grey Cup:
- Date: November 29, 2015
- Location: Investors Group Field (Winnipeg)
- Performer: Fall Out Boy
- 102nd Grey Cup:
- Date: November 30, 2014
- Location: BC Place (Vancouver)
- Performer: Imagine Dragons
- 101st Grey Cup:
- Date: November 24, 2013
- Location: Mosaic Stadium (Regina)
- Performer: Hedley
This list provides information about the date, venue, and performers for each Grey Cup from the 101st to the upcoming 110th Grey Cup.
