celeb news Linkin Park set to perform at Champions League final half-time show

[YoungDreamer]

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LINKIN PARK made their sensational comeback in 2024 with new album From Zero. And as part of their huge world tour, which kicks off again at the end of this month, I am told the US rockers have been booked to play the half-time show at the Champions League Final. The match is taking place in Germany at the Munich Football Arena on May 31, and the band will be putting on a show to remember. A well-placed insider told me:

 

"Linkin Park have signed the deal and they'll be playing at the Champions League half-time show. It's a really exciting gig for them and they will be doing some of their biggest hits like One Step Closer and Papercut, as well as new songs. Last year Lenny Kravitz was the performer, so they are following in some pretty big footsteps. The show will come during a break from their world tour — so they will have time to relax on either side of the concert. It's going to be a bumper year for the band, and getting booked to play this half-time show is like the cherry on the cake."

 

I first revealed Lenny was due to play last year's final back in February 2024, three months before it was officially announced, so I would expect the official confirmation for Linkin Park's involvement won't be made public for a while yet.

 

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/32557197/linkin-park-champions-league-final-half-time-show/

[Jay07]

Do Champions League games usually have half time shows?

[Nefertiti0]

11 minutes ago, Jay07 said:

Do Champions League games usually have half time shows?

they don't have half time show but opening ceremony

 

[Khal]

"Champions League Halftime Show"

 

The spread of American "showiness" and pageantry into everything, ewww.

[Nico Robin]

Their album has been a massive success in Germany! Good for them

[Katamari]

Germany loves them so it will be massive

[Bloodflowers.]

Linkin Park is the correct choice! They understand their demographic for once

[sugarysunflower]

1 hour ago, Khal said:

"Champions League Halftime Show"

 

The spread of American "showiness" and pageantry into everything, ewww.

It's been a feature of the World Cup shows for some time too, though………..

[Khal]

15 minutes ago, sugarysunflower said:

It's been a feature of the World Cup shows for some time too, though………..

Opening show for the first match and at the final? Yes, that's been at WCs for a while now.

 

HT shows though? Not that I'm aware of, 2026 is the first time a WC will have one.

[Komet]

nobody wants a show in the middle of a football match  People are going to the bathroom, discussing, watching the analysis of the first half