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What could make a matchup between pro football clubs Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain F.C. even more exciting? Enter The Killers.
The band is set to perform at the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday (May 30) at 11:45 a.m. ET/8:45 a.m. PT. The highly anticipated matchup between Arsenal and PSG kicks off at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT.
It’s likely The Killers will perform some of their top hits, as seen on the Billboard charts, including “Mr. Brightside” and “When You Were Young.” The live kick off show and the championship match are available to watch via Paramount+.
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Where to Watch 2026 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show Online, At a Glance:
- Date: May 30, at 11:45 a.m. ET/8:45 a.m. PT
- Kick Off Show Performers: The Killers
- Championship Matchup: Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain F.C.
- Streaming: Paramount+
The best way to watch is with the streaming service’s Essentials plan for $8.99 a month. When subscribed to this ad-supported plan, you’ll be able to tune into the kickoff show and the Arsenal and PSG match, plus you’ll gain access to Paramount’s library of TV shows and movies, the ability to watch on three devices at once, and select Showtime series.
In addition, the Premium subscription, which goes for $13.99 per month, allows you to watch the match in premium 4K video quality. Unlike Essentials, the Premium tier offers ad-free movies and TV shows, although you’ll still have ads on live matches.
Subscribers will also gain access to all of Showtime’s exclusive and original programs, local CBS stations, additional live sports and the ability to download content to watch on-the-go.
“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. We’re honored to celebrate the incredible teams and players at what will undoubtedly be an epic match,” said The Killers in a statement from Pepsi.
More on The Killers & 2026 UEFA Champions League
The news of The Killers’ show at the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final broke on March 26 and was accompanied by the release of a short film that featured the band alongside football legend Sir David Beckham. In the ad, Beckham cracks open a Pepsi and challenges The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers to a race to the UEFA Champions League final in Budapest. You can watch the video here.
Linkin Park performed ahead of the 2025 UEFA Champions League Final between PSG and Inter Milan in Munich, while Lenny Kravitz performed at the event in 2024 at London’s Wembley Stadium, ahead of the matchup between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid.
This year, Arsenal are gunning for its first-ever Champions League title. The last time the club reached the final was in 2006, when they lost to Barcelona. However, PSG are trying to win another title, hoping to make history with a back-to-back win. Both clubs are looking to make history in their own way. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell. The UEFA Champions League is one of the most prestigious competitions in the world of soccer.
Last we caught up with The Killers, the group was busy headlining the 2026 Tecate Pa’l Norte festival in Monterrey, Mexico. This is the third time the American rock band has headlined the multigenre festival. The show kicked off with “Mr. Brightside,” followed by “Spaceman,” “The Way It Was,” “Shot at the Night” and “For Reasons Unknown.”
