Linkin Park to Headline Champions League Final in Munich

Linkin Park, the iconic American rock band, will headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show on May 31 at Munich's Allianz Arena, marking their first major performance since reforming with new lead vocalist Emily Armstrong. The band, known for classics like 'Numb' and 'Crawling,' will debut a special remix of 'Numb' featuring sounds inspired by the Champions League, as well as perform tracks from their new chart-topping album 'From Zero.' This event is their first large-scale appearance since the death of former frontman Chester Bennington in 2017 and follows their recent global success with singles like 'The Emptiness Machine.' The Champions League final, watched by an estimated 450 million people worldwide, will continue its tradition of star-studded pre-match shows, with Linkin Park joining previous acts such as Lenny Kravitz, Dua Lipa, and Imagine Dragons. The performance reflects both the band’s enduring popularity and the competition’s evolution into a major entertainment platform. Linkin Park expressed excitement at the opportunity to connect with both the stadium crowd and millions of viewers worldwide.