The Killers perform at the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal

The American band led by Brandon Flowers took to the stage set up on the lawn at Puskás Arena, at Budapeste, at Hungria, and delivered an opening show for the 67 thousand fans present before the kickoff between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.

The group bet on a striking visual production. Dançarinas featured, a body of backing vocals and a robust scheme of lights and pyrotechnics gave the tone of a televised event to the moment. The presentation was sponsored by Pepsi.

The Killers chooses main hits for the pitch

The repertoire featured the best-known hits of the Las Vegas band’s career. When You Were Young opened space for the audience’s energy. Human and All These Things That I’ve Done kept the pace high. Mr. Brightside, The Killers’s biggest success, closed the sequence with a strong reaction from the stands.

The structure of the show sought to resemble old television programs, with choreography and effects that enhanced the experience inside the stadium. The band delivered the songs with the classic lineup, highlighting Brandon Flowers’s distinctive voice.

The musical moment was consolidated as a recent tradition in Champions League’s decision. Nas previous editions, Linkin Park, Lenny Kravitz, Anitta and Burna Boy also took the stage in tournament finals.

• Linkin Park brought heavy rock in one of the first editions with a show
• Lenny Kravitz mixed rock and funk in an energetic performance
• Anitta represented Brasil with dance hits
• Burna Boy brought afrobeats to the European lawn

The Killers’s recent Carreira includes passing through Sul’s América

The performance at Hungria takes place a few months after Sul’s América tour. In March 2026, The Killers headlined Festival Estéreo Picnic, at Colômbia. In December 2023, the band had already played Brasil as headliner of Primavera Sound in Autódromo of Interlagos, in São Paulo.

Esses shows reinforce the growth of the group’s international presence outside of Estados Unidos. Formado in 2001, The Killers has accumulated more than two decades of career with albums that mix indie rock, new wave and influences from the 1980s.

Brandon Flowers maintains his role as charismatic frontman. The vocalist tends to interact a lot with the public during live performances, creating a connection even at large-scale events like an Champions League final.

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Transmissão from the Champions League final includes TV and streaming options

The Champions League grand final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal is broadcast live on Brasil on open TV on SBT. TNT Sports also shows the game, with a signal available on HBO Max streaming.

The presence of The Killers broadened the event’s appeal beyond the strictly football audience. Muitos spectators turned on the broadcast precisely to watch the opening show before the confrontation.

The Puskás Arena stadium, home of the Hungarian national team, received a special setup for the musical halftime. The structure allowed the show to take place without interfering with the preparation of the field for the match.

Detalhes of production and impact on the event

Pepsi, master sponsor of the musical activation, invested in a production that integrated music and football. The result was a visual spectacle that worked for both those in the stadium and the television audience.

The band did not make long statements during the performance. Preferiu focuses on the songs, delivering faithful versions of the hits that have marked their career since the 2004 album Hot Fuss.

Fãs of The Killers on social media celebrated the crossover between music and sport. Muitos highlighted the choice of Mr. Brightside as the ending, a song that usually generates collective singing anywhere in the world.

The event reinforces the growing role of musical attractions in major sporting competitions. Clubes and organizers seek to expand the product’s reach with names that appeal to different generations.

The Champions League final is still underway after the show. Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal compete for the European club title in Puskás Arena.