Soundgarden to perform at Seahawks NFL season opener halftime show

Soundgarden will make a rare live appearance on September 9, 2026, performing as the halftime act for the Seattle Seahawks' NFL season opener against the New England Patriots at Lumen Field in Seattle. The grunge band's surviving members, guitarist Kim Thayil, bassist Ben Shepherd, and drummer Matt Cameron, will be joined by The Pretty Reckless singer Taylor Momsen on vocals and Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready.

The performance marks the band's fifth live show since the death of frontman Chris Cornell in May 2017. Momsen has become the group's frequent collaborator in the years since, having previously joined them for their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in November 2025, the Taylor Hawkins tribute show in 2022, and the "I Am the Highway" tribute concert in 2019. McCready also performed with the band at their Hall of Fame induction. The Seahawks, the defending NFL champions, will open their 2026 season against the Patriots, the team they defeated in the previous season's Super Bowl. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock, though it has not been confirmed whether the halftime performance will be part of the...