Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid will square off for the most coveted award in club football at Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom, on Saturday, June 1. The UEFA Champions League final officially begins at 1.
In order to break the record for the most trophies by any team, Madrid is aiming to win their 15th trophy in the competition. Since the last time this match was held at Wembley in 2013, they have triumphed in five of the past ten Champions League finals.
Dortmund wants to win the Champions League for the first time since 1997 in order to break their trophy drought in Europe. When they advanced to the final at this stadium eleven years prior, Bayern Munich prevailed 2-1 owing to a thrilling late strike by Arjen Robben.
Modern convention demands that there be a magnificent opening ceremony before a ball is kicked. In previous seasons, the pre-match celebrations have featured performances by artists such as Dua Lipa, Imagine Dragons, and Camila Cabello.
Before the 2024 final, Sporting News looks at who will perform at the opening ceremony.
Who is performing in the 2024 Champions League final opening ceremony?
Global music icon Lenny Kravitz is set to take to the stage at Wembley Stadium ahead of the 2024 UEFA Champions League final.
The legendary rockstar will perform for the Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi, just before the most anticipated club match of the year between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on June 1.
Millions of fans across the globe will be treated to Kravitz’s most well-known songs, guaranteeing an unforgettable beginning to the most watched yearly athletic event in the world. It’s going to be such an amazing occasion ahead of a final that means so much to so many, the four-time GRAMMY winner said, adding that he was eager to play in “a city which holds a special place in my heart”. We can’t wait to show you all we have in store, and it’s the ideal reason to get together and enjoy some music and the sense of unity, camaraderie, and togetherness.”
The performers from every Champions League final since 2016 are listed below. The COVID-19 pandemic prevented 2020’s opening ceremony from taking place.
| Year | Location | Performer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | London, England | Lenny Kravitz |
| 2023 | Istanbul, Turkey | Anitta, Burna Boy |
| 2022 | Paris, France | Camila Cabello |
| 2021 | Porto, Portugal | Marshmello, Selena Gomez, Khalid |
| 2020 | Lisbon, Portugal | None |
| 2019 | Madrid, Spain | Imagine Dragons |
| 2018 | Kyiv, Ukraine | Dua Lipa, Sean Paul |
| 2017 | Cardiff, Wales | Black Eyed Peas |
| 2016 | Milan, Italy | Alicia Keys |
Who is Lenny Kravitz?
Four-time Grammy Award winner Lenny Kravitz is a well-known musician that performs in the rock, funk, blues, and soul genres.
In his thirty-year career, he has sold over 40 million copies of his 11 studio albums worldwide. Among his most well-known songs are “Are You Gonna Go My Way,” “Fly Away,” and “American Woman.”
In addition to his career in music, Kravitz has a notable filmography, including roles in films like “Precious” and “The Hunger Games” trilogy.
Kravitz just got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was given the “Music Icon Award” at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards.
The 60-year-old was initially married to Lisa Bonet, a former cast member of The Cosby Show, and is the father of actress, model, and singer Zoe Kravitz.
Lenny Kravitz net worth
Kravitz has an estimated net worth $90 million. This impressive figure reflects his success in the music industry, where his albums have sold millions of copies globally. In addition to his earnings from music, Kravitz has also accumulated wealth through his acting career and various entrepreneurial ventures, including his design firm, Kravitz Design Inc.
His popularity and influence in both music and fashion continue to contribute to his substantial wealth.
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Champions League match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | CBS, TUDN USA, Univision | Paramount+, TUDN App, ViX, Univision NOW, Fubo |
| Canada | — | DAZN |
| UK | TNT Sports 1 | discovery+ |
| India | Sony Ten 2 | JioTV, Sony LIV |
USA: The UEFA Champions League final is available to stream on Paramount+ (English). New users can currently get a FREE seven-day trial. For this game there will be additional broadcast options on TUDN and CBS with Fubo also streaming all the action from Wembley and the streaming service also offering a free trial.
ViX, TUDN and Univision are the places to go for Spanish subscribers.
Canada: Every Champions League game streams live on DAZN.
UK: This final showdown will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and streamed on discovery+. Every UEFA Champions League and Europa League match this season is available on TNT Sports for only £30.99 / month.
India: The game will be shown on Sony Ten 2, while live streaming will be available on JioTV and Sony LIV.
If you’re going overseas or Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund cannot be seen live where you are, you may utilize a Virtual Private Network (VPN). By enabling you to get around regional limitations and access your preferred streaming services from any device, anywhere in the globe, VPNs provide a private and secure internet connection.
