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Millions of football fans around the world watched the iconic rock band deliver a spectacular performance ahead of the pinnacle of the club football season.
Budapest, HungaryMay 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — #PEPSIKICKOFFSHOW — Global superstars The Killers delivered a breathtaking headline performance at the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.
THE KILLERS headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, via Getty Images.
The UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi took place minutes before the pinnacle of the club football season between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, with The Killers performing classic hits and stadium anthems, including “When You Were Young,” “Human,” “All These Things That I’ve Done,” and “Mr. Brightside.”
The band brought their iconic aura to the biggest stage in club football, delivering an unforgettable performance for thousands in the stadium and millions watching worldwide, uniting football fans and music lovers alike.
Since bursting onto the world stage with their iconic debut album “Hot Fuss” in 2004, The Killers have firmly established themselves as globally recognized rock icons of the 21st century. The band has sold over 35 million albums, including multi-platinum hits such as “Mr. Brightside,” “When You Were Young,” and “Human.” The band recently confirmed that their eighth studio album is in the works, with an exciting global tour set to follow.
Before kickoff, fans in the stadium and global broadcast viewers were surprised to see Sir David Beckham appear on the big screen, asking the crowd, “Ready for kickoff?” As Beckham dropped a coin into a jukebox to start The Killers’ vinyl record, the stadium transformed into a neon-lit visual spectacle, with imagery and choreography inspired by the band’s Las Vegas origins.
Pepsi has a long-standing tradition in sports and music, presenting the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show since 2016, merging the worlds of football and music each year to create epic nights of entertainment. The event embodies the spirit of Pepsi’s global platform, Pepsi Football Nation, which celebrates football culture on and off the pitch, bringing fans closer to the moments beyond the 90 minutes of play.
THE KILLERS headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, via Getty Images.