The Killers to Headline UEFA Champions League Final Kick-Off Show: Our Excited Commitment to the Event
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The Killers will headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi, as exclusively reported by Billboard U.K.
The band’s performance is scheduled to take place moments before the final’s kickoff at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary, on May 30.
The UEFA Champions League, Europe’s premier club football competition, has been held annually since 1955.
The Killers are expected to deliver a setlist featuring fan favorites, including their hit “Mr. Brightside.” The show will be available to watch for free via local broadcasters and on UEFA’s YouTube channel.
In a statement, The Killers expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity, saying, “When we were asked to perform at the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi, we said yes without hesitation; some stages speak for themselves. We’re honored to celebrate the incredible teams and players at what will undoubtedly be an epic match.”
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The Las Vegas-based band joins a lineup of past performers, including Linkin Park (2025), Lenny Kravitz (2024), Camila Cabello (2022), and Dua Lipa (2018).
The ongoing 2025-26 Champions League competition is set to confirm its finalists in the coming months. Last year, Paris Saint Germain claimed the trophy after a decisive 5-0 victory over Inter Milan.
Eugene Willemsen, chief executive of International Beverages at PepsiCo, remarked, “Pepsi MAX has a proud history of bringing big cultural moments in sports and music to fans around the world, and this year is no different. Through Pepsi Football Nation, our fan platform celebrating the culture and passion at the heart of the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show, we’re proud to welcome one of the most loved rock bands of the 21st century, The Killers, to the stage in Budapest.”
He further added, “We are delighted to partner with a band that embodies the spirit of Pepsi MAX, creating the kind of moments that define how the game is experienced. We can’t wait for them to deliver their electrifying performance and world-renowned anthems at the Puskás Aréna, and we look forward to the reaction from fans in the stadium and around the world.”
