Linkin Park to Perform at Champions League Final in Munich
UEFA has revealed that Linkin Park will perform a pre-match live show ahead of the Champions League final on May 31 in Munich. The renowned American rock band, who recently released their first album in seven years, will also debut a special remix of the famous Champions League anthem during their performance at the Allianz Arena. This announcement highlights the growing trend of live music performances becoming a staple at major football events.
In recent years, musical acts have played an increasingly prominent role in UEFA's marquee events, with artists such as Lenny Kravitz taking the stage at the previous year's Champions League final. UEFA's partnership with Pepsi will extend this trend, with pre-match concerts scheduled for the Women's Champions League finals and other major European tournaments through 2030. These performances are part of a broader initiative to elevate the fan experience by combining the excitement of live music with high-stakes football.
While the integration of musical performances at football finals has been met with mixed responses from broadcasters, who sometimes prefer focusing on pre-match analysis, there have been notable moments where music intersected with the football atmosphere. For example, DuaLipa's performance at the 2018 Champions League final in Kyiv became iconic, as her song "One Kiss" was adopted by Liverpool fans as an unofficial anthem during their run to the final.
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