Linkin Park is set to perform a pre-match show at the Champions League final in Munich on May 31, as announced by UEFA. The American rock band, known for their iconic riffs, will blend their music with the atmosphere of the UEFA Champions League event. This follows a trend of incorporating musical acts into major football tournaments, such as Lenny Kravitz's performance at the previous year's final at Wembley Stadium.
In a bid to enhance the spectacle of European women's football, UEFA has introduced pre-match concerts starting from the upcoming season, thanks to a partnership with Pepsi. This collaboration will feature kick-off shows at the Women's Champions League final until 2030 and the 2029 European Championship final. While incorporating music into football events has had mixed success, notable performances like Dua Lipa's appearance at the 2018 final have left a mark on fans, with Liverpool supporters adopting her song as an unofficial anthem despite their defeat in the final.