LINKIN PARK ROCK THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL KICK OFF SHOW PRESENTED BY PEPSI®

Munich (ots/PRNewswire) - MILLIONS OF FANS AROUND THE WORLD WATCHED THE ICONIC ROCK BAND'S UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE AHEAD OF THE BIGGEST GAME IN CLUB FOOTBALLPEPSIKICKOFFSHOW - Global superstars LINKIN PARK delivered an extraordinary headline performance at the Munich Football Arena for this year's UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show, presented by Pepsi. One of the world's most iconic rock bands performed live just minutes before the biggest game in European club football. The eagerly anticipated show was an unforgettable experience for the thousands in the stadium and the millions of viewers around the world.The UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show, presented by Pepsi, took place in front of a sold-out crowd ahead of the epic encounter between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano. LINKIN PARK entertained fans with an exhilarating performance that featured fan-favorite songs, an iconic stage, and top-notch special effects. LINKIN PARK recently made a triumphant return to the spotlight with the release of FROM ZERO, their first new music in seven years. The album topped charts worldwide and includes the number-one hits "Heavy Is The Crown" and "The Emptiness Machine," which became the biggest rock song of 2024 with over 250 million streams. As reported by Billboard, LINKIN PARK was the only rock band to surpass 2 billion annual streams in 2024. Now, the band has taken their brand-new era to new heights, uniting football and music fans with a captivating performance and a setlist that represents the best of their legacy, past and present. Throughout the show, LINKIN PARK delivered a typically energetic performance of their iconic hits such as "In The End" and "Numb," as well as "Heavy Is The Crown" and "The Emptiness Machine" from their new FROM ZERO (Deluxe Edition) album, released on May 16. Fans can catch LINKIN PARK now on their From Zero World Tour. All dates and remaining tickets are available at linkinpark.com/tour (http://inkinpark.com/tour). The setlist also included a snippet of the song "LINKIN PARK," recorded for the official announcement in April, which blends the band's iconic sound with the culture of European football. Featuring sounds inspired by the UEFA Champions League—the thwack of the ball, the whistle of a free kick, the sounds of the world's most passionate fans—the segment was a direct nod to football fans in the stadium and around the world. LINKIN PARK's standout performance combined masked performers in flowing capes, dynamic flag choreography, and innovative SFX to create a visually stunning blend of music, movement, and design. Pepsi is proud to present the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show each year, where the worlds of football and music merge for one night of epic entertainment. This landmark event will continue to showcase the biggest artists and unite football and music fans through a captivating spectacle that embodies Pepsi's global platform, "Thirsty For More." Fans are encouraged to stay up-to-date by following Pepsi on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/pepsiglobal/?hl=en), https://twitter.com/PepsiCoX (formerly Twitter (https://twitter.com/PepsiCo)), and https://www.facebook.com/PepsiGlobal/Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PepsiGlobal/). PEPSIKICKOFFSHOW Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2700645/LINKIN_PARK.jpg Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2700647/LINKIN_PARK.jpg Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2665176/Pepsi_Logo.jpg View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/linkin-park-rocken-die-uefa-champions-league-final-kick-off-show-prasentiert-von-pepsi-302470071.html Press contact: [email protected]; [email protected] Original content from: Pepsi, transmitted by news aktuell Original report: https://www.presseportal.de/pm/179915/6046060