Linkin Park will headline the UEFA Champions League final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi on May 31 at the Munich Football Arena.
According to the announcement, the setlist will represent the “best of their legacy, past and present”. The Kick Off Show will available to view via local broadcasters and through the official UEFA YouTube channel.
The band returned last year with the From Zero album, which reached No.1 around the world. Linkin Park were the only rock band to pass two billion streams in 2024.
New single Up From The Bottom is taken from their upcoming From Zero (Deluxe Edition), released on May 16 via Warner Records.
The From Zero World Tour continues across the US and heads to stadiums in Europe this summer.
To announce the UEFA and Pepsi collaboration, Linkin Park have composed and recorded a remix of Numb which features in a short film.
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."
Eric Melis, VP of global brand marketing – Pepsi at PepsiCo, said: “We are proud to announce that one of the most influential rock bands of the 21st century will be headlining this year’s UEFA Champions League final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi. This marks our ninth year bringing together millions of viewers from around the world, with Linkin Park sure to put on a show like no other, live from the Munich Football Arena in Germany. We’re delighted to be working with a group of artists who live by our ‘Thirsty For More’ philosophy, reflecting the same spirit of innovation and boldness that Pepsi embodies – and we can’t wait to see how fans react to this unmissable show.”
Guy-Laurent Epstein, co-managing director, UC3, said: “This year’s UEFA Champions League final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi promises to be a spectacular moment, with one of the world’s most iconic rock bands performing live just minutes before the biggest match in European club football. Together with Pepsi, we’re proud to continue enhancing the fan experience – both in the stadium and for millions watching around the world – with unforgettable entertainment on and off the pitch.”
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