The Killers are taking one of the biggest stages on the planet. The rock icons will headline the Kick Off Show at the UEFA Champions League Final on May 30 at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. The show is presented by Pepsi and produced by Live Nation, broadcasting to an audience that annually surpasses the Super Bowl in global viewership.
This is a performance built for scale. Live Nation’s James Massing, SVP of Special Operations, is leading production, navigating the narrow pre-kickoff window with a full stadium show for millions watching live. The Killers have the catalog for exactly this kind of moment, with over 35 million albums sold and anthems like “Mr. Brightside,” “When You Were Young,” and “Human” that register across every language and time zone.
The band didn’t hesitate. The Killers said: “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.” That confidence is earned. Their last two reported Pollstar dates in August 2025 both sold out, including a 14,109-ticket night in Canandaigua, NY, that grossed over $1 million.
The Champions League Final appearance arrives as the quartet confirms its eighth studio album is in development, with a tour also on the horizon. Budapest is a statement of where The Killers stand right now, and what’s coming next only adds to the weight of the moment.
The UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi takes place May 30 at Puskás Aréna in Budapest.