Linkin Park Returns in Full Force at the 2025 Champions League Final

• Who’s performing at the 2025 Champions League Final?
• What can fans expect from the new Linkin Park?
• Where will the most anticipated show of the year take place?

UEFA has officially confirmed that American rock band Linkin Park will headline the pre-match show at the 2025 UEFA Champions League Final.

The event is set for May 31 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

Their performance will be part of the Pepsi Kick Off Show, which has become one of the most anticipated moments for fans of both football and music.

After the tragic passing of frontman Chester Bennington in 2017, the band has entered a new musical chapter.

Linkin Park to Perform at Champions League Final

See you at the @ChampionsLeague final in Munich. Tune in to the #PepsiKickOffShow on May 31st, 2025. pic.twitter.com/vyjkkyjwuo

— LINKIN PARK (@linkinpark) April 16, 2025

Now, with Emily Armstrong stepping in as lead vocalist, the band has returned with renewed energy.

Armstrong, known for her dynamic stage presence and powerful voice, has won over both fans and critics.

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The Champions League performance will be a major opportunity for global audiences to experience this new lineup live.

During the show, Linkin Park will perform a mix of classic hits like In the End and Numb, along with new material.

Live at the Allianz Arena

LINKIN PARK will perform at the Champions League Final at Munich’s Allianz Arena in a nearly 30-minute SHOW. pic.twitter.com/fwfdogmgxh

– Indie 505 (@indie5051) April 16, 2025

Among the new tracks is «The Emptiness Machine,» the lead single from their comeback album From Zero, according to Fox Sports.

The album marks the band’s first studio release since their return, blending their iconic sound with modern influences.

The setting for this highly anticipated performance is the Allianz Arena.

This is a stadium that seats over 66,000 and is renowned for its futuristic design and state-of-the-art lighting.

Kick Off Show Tradition

The venue has hosted major events, including FIFA World Cup and UEFA EURO matches.

The Champions League Kick Off Show has become a tradition that brings music and sport together on a global stage.

Past performers include Dua Lipa, Imagine Dragons, and Lenny Kravitz.

This year, Linkin Park’s presence promises an unforgettable show for fans around the world.