Pepsi has secured a major coup for its UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by enlisting legendary rock band Linkin Park as this year’s headlining act. The performance, scheduled for May 31st at Munich’s Football Arena, represents a strategic fusion of sports and music entertainment. The event will capitalize on both the global appeal of elite European football and the band’s resurgent popularity following their recent comeback.

Having recently released their first album in seven years — ‘From Zero’ — Linkin Park brings renewed energy to the event, promising a setlist that spans their career while incorporating a specially composed remix blending their signature sound with football-inspired audio elements.

This collaboration holds significant appeal for multiple demographics. Football fans tuning in for the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show will be treated to a high-energy pre-game spectacle, while longtime Linkin Park followers will be drawn to the band’s first major performance since their return.

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