Following their high-profile performance at the 2025 UEFA Champions League Finals, the newly revitalized Linkin Park, now co-fronted by Emily Armstrong, is partnering with iconic sports collectible company Topps for a special series of limited-edition trading cards. The band’s appearance before the significant international sporting event drew considerable media attention, including some pointed criticism from former Dutch football star Marco van Basten.
These exclusive cards are part of the Topps Now series, which issues limited print runs commemorating notable moments in sports and pop culture. The collection features cards of the entire band on stage, along with individual cards for Mike Shinoda and Emily Armstrong. Like other Topps Now releases, these Linkin Park cards will have special variants, including highly sought-after signed editions. Mike Shinoda also has a unique variant that includes an actual used guitar pick, adding a rare touch for collectors. While obtaining these rare versions depends on chance, fans can purchase multiple packs to increase their odds.
The band’s four-song set at the UEFA Champions League Final on Saturday, May 31, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, included fan favorites like “In The End” and “Numb,” alongside newer tracks such as “The Emptiness Machine” and “Heavy Is The Crown.” The performance occurred before Paris Saint-Germain’s victory over Inter Milan. While many fans enjoyed the show, Marco van Basten publicly criticized the performance on air, stating: “The Linkin Park performance was garbage, absolutely garbage. It’s a disgrace that UEFA allows this.” However, it is widely believed his comments were directed more at UEFA’s choice to host a pre-match concert rather than a critique of the band’s musical quality itself.
For those eager to experience Linkin Park‘s revamped sound live, the band has an extensive global tour planned. Fans will have numerous opportunities to catch them in action across Europe, North America, and South America.
Linkin Park Tour Dates:
Europe:
- June 12: Novarock Festival – Nickelsdorf, AT
- June 14: Rock for People Festival – Hradec Kralove, CZ
- June 16: Heinz-Von-Heiden Arena – Hannover, DE (+ Architects)
- June 18: Olympiastadion – Berlin, DE (+ Architects)
- June 20: Bernexpo – Bern, CH
- June 24: I-DAYS Festival – Milan, IT
- June 26: Gelredome – Arnhem, NL (+ Spiritbox)
- June 28: Wembley Stadium – London, UK (+ Spiritbox & JPEGMAFIA)
- July 1: Merkur Spiel Arena – Dusseldorf, DE (+ Architects & JPEGMAFIA)
- July 3: Rock Werchter Festival – Werchter, BE
- July 5: Open’er Festival – Gdynia, PL
- July 8: Deutsche Bank Park – Frankfurt, DE (+ Architects & JPEGMAFIA)
- July 11: Stade de France – Paris, FR
North America:
- July 29: Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NY (+ PVRIS)
- August 1: TD Garden – Boston, MA (+ PVRIS)
- August 3: Prudential Center – Newark, NJ (+ PVRIS)
- August 6: Bell Centre – Montreal, QC (+ PVRIS)
- August 8: Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, ON (+ PVRIS)
- August 11: United Center – Chicago, IL (+ PVRIS)
- August 14: Little Caesars Arena – Detroit, MI (+ PVRIS)
- August 16: Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA (+ Jean Dawson)
- August 19: PPG Paints Arena – Pittsburgh, PA (+ Jean Dawson)
- August 21: Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN (+ Jean Dawson)
- August 23: Enterprise Center – St. Louis, MO (+ Jean Dawson)
- August 25: Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee, WI (+ Jean Dawson)
- August 27: Target Center – Minneapolis, MN (+ Jean Dawson)
- August 29: CHI Health Center – Omaha, NE (+ Jean Dawson)
- August 31: T-Mobile Center – Kansas City, MO (+ Jean Dawson)
- September 3: Ball Arena – Denver, CO (+ Jean Dawson)
- September 6: Footprint Center – Phoenix, AZ (+ Jean Dawson)
- September 13: Venue TBA – Los Angeles, CA (+ JPEGMAFIA)
- September 15: SAP Center – San Jose, CA (+ JPEGMAFIA)
- September 17: Golden 1 Center – Sacramento, CA (+ JPEGMAFIA)
- September 19: Moda Center – Portland, OR (+ JPEGMAFIA)
- September 21: Rogers Arena – Vancouver, BC (+ JPEGMAFIA)
- September 24: Climate Pledge Arena – Seattle, WA (+ JPEGMAFIA)
South America:
- October 26: Venue TBA – Bogota, CO
- October 29: Venue TBA – Lima, PE
- November 1: Venue TBA – Buenos Aires, AR
- November 5: Venue TBA – Santiago, CL
- November 10: Venue TBA – São Paulo, BR
- November 13: Venue TBA – Brasilia, BR
