Pepsi® and UC3 have announced that Linkin Park will headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show. The band will take to the stage at Munich Football Arena on May 31, 2025.
Linkin Park said of the news: “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 favorite 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 added: “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 LINKINPARK 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.”
As part of the announcement, the band has composed and recorded a new remix mashing up their 2004 Billboard Hot 100 No. 11 hit “Numb”. The track is featured in a short promo, which you can view: HERE.
Fans can watch the Kick Off Show via the official UEFA YouTube channel.
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