Get ready to break the habit—of boring pre-match shows! In a move that’s sure to have football fans and rock lovers alike counting down the days, iconic band Linkin Park has been officially confirmed as the headliners for the UEFA Champions League Final Kick-Off Show at Munich’s Allianz Arena this May.
The iconic band will be cranking up the volume before Europe’s biggest club football showdown. Linkin Park will take the stage with a setlist packed with their greatest hits and fresh tracks from their brand-new album, From Zero—their first release in seven years after the tragic passing of frontman Chester Bennington.
To mark the occasion, the band has cooked up a special remix, laced with the sights and sounds of the Champions League, which will make its world debut live at the final. Expect a mashup of football fever and rock nostalgia, with a dash of Allianz Arena magic.
In a statement, Linkin Park said, “With our new album and ongoing tour, we’ve been overwhelmed by the fans’ energy and excitement. We can’t wait to share that same energy and excitement at the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi. This marks a totally new experience for us as a band, and we’re excited to share some of our favourite songs from the past and present, with the thousands in the crowd and millions watching around the world.”
As the Champions League quarter-finals wrap up, with PSG and Barcelona already through and Arsenal and Inter Milan holding the advantage in their ties, the stage is set for a final that promises fireworks—on and off the pitch. With Linkin Park headlining, this year’s showpiece is guaranteed to be one for the history books.
