The Killers will perform at the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show before the title match between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain F.C. on Saturday, May 30, at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. The band’s set is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. ET / 8:45 a.m. PT, with the final kicking off at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT. Both the pregame performance and the championship match will stream live on Paramount+.
The British-American rock band is expected to deliver a hit-filled set, likely including some of their best-known songs such as “Mr. Brightside” and “When You Were Young,” both of which became major Billboard-charting hits. The event adds another major music moment to one of soccer’s biggest stages, blending live entertainment with the excitement of the UEFA Champions League final.
For viewers, Paramount+ offers access to the kickoff show and the match through its Essentials plan, which costs $8.99 per month. The ad-supported tier includes access to the platform’s library of shows and movies, streaming on up to three devices at once, and select Showtime series. The Premium plan, priced at $13.99 per month, includes 4K streaming for the match, ad-free movies and TV shows, and additional features such as local CBS stations, live sports, downloads for offline viewing, and full access to Showtime originals. Live matches still include ads on the Premium tier.
The Killers said they accepted the invitation to perform at the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi without hesitation, calling it a special stage and saying they were honored to celebrate the players and teams involved in what they described as an epic match. Their participation was announced on March 26 alongside a short film featuring Sir David Beckham, who appears in a Pepsi-themed ad that promotes the final in Budapest.
The band follows other major artists who have performed before the Champions League final in recent years, including Linkin Park in 2025 in Munich and Lenny Kravitz in 2024 at Wembley Stadium in London. This year’s final carries high stakes for both clubs. Arsenal are seeking their first Champions League title after last reaching the final in 2006, when they lost to Barcelona. Paris Saint-Germain are also chasing history and aiming to add another European crown to their record.
The Killers recently headlined the 2026 Tecate Pa’l Norte festival in Monterrey, Mexico, marking their third time topping the multigenre event. Their set included favorites such as “Mr. Brightside,” “Spaceman,” “The Way It Was,” “Shot at the Night” and “For Reasons Unknown.”
