The UEFA Champions League Final will get an added spotlight from The Killers, who are set to perform at the Kick Off Show before Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain F.C. The live pre-match show will stream on Paramount+, giving viewers an easy way to watch both the performance and the final in one place.
The band is scheduled to take the stage at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday at 11:45 a.m. ET/8:45 a.m. PT. The match between Arsenal and PSG follows at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT, making the performance part of a tightly packed build-up to one of soccer’s biggest nights.
How to watch online
Paramount+ is the streaming home for the Kick Off Show and the championship match. The service’s Essentials plan costs $8.99 a month and includes live access, along with the Paramount library of TV shows and movies, three-device streaming, and select Showtime series.
The Premium plan costs $13.99 per month and adds premium 4K video quality for the match. It also includes ad-free movies and TV shows, though ads still appear on live matches, plus access to Showtime originals, local CBS stations, additional live sports, and downloads for offline viewing.
What to expect from the performance
The Killers are likely to lean on some of their best-known songs, including “Mr. Brightside” and “When You Were Young.” Their appearance adds a concert element to a final that already carries major stakes for both clubs.
The band said in a statement from Pepsi, “When we were asked to perform at the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi, we said, ‘Yes’ without hesitation; some stages speak for themselves.”
Why this final has extra attention
The build-up also reflects a pattern of major artists opening recent finals, with Linkin Park performing before the 2025 final in Munich and Lenny Kravitz appearing ahead of the 2024 final at Wembley Stadium. The 2026 edition continues that tradition by pairing elite football with a high-profile live show.
Arsenal are chasing their first Champions League title, while PSG are aiming to add another trophy and make history with back-to-back success. That combination of musical performance and title pressure makes the Paramount+ stream the key destination for fans following the full event.
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