The Killers to headline UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show
March 26, 2026
By Nik Roseveare
The Killers will headline this year’s UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi on May 30th.
Bringing their stadium-sized anthems to one of the world’s most prestigious sporting stages, the band is set to deliver a high-octane performance featuring a career-spanning setlist of fan favourite hits, including global football anthem, Mr Brightside.
To announce this iconic show, The Killers’ featured in a short film alongside football figure, Sir David Beckham. In the film, audiences see the pair in a high-stakes race to the UEFA Champions League final in Budapest.
The Killers commented: “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.”
Eugene Willemsen, CEO, International Beverages at PepsiCo, saidd: “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. 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.”
Guy-Laurent Epstein, Co-Managing Director, UC3, added: “The UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi has grown into a true landmark moment in global entertainment, and this year’s edition is shaping up to be one of the most spectacular yet. The Killers are an iconic band whose energy will set the perfect tone in Budapest, delivering an exhilarating start to the biggest match in European club football. Together with Pepsi MAX, we’re proud to elevate the fan experience once again — in the stadium and for millions watching worldwide.”
Once more, Pepsi MAX and UC3 will mark the UEFA Champions League final with a momentous music performance showcasing the world’s most iconic artists and uniting football and music fans through one compelling entertainment spectacle. The UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi will be aired all around the world and territories globally, just minutes before the showpiece fixture of the club football season commences.
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