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Champions Festival Events β¨
Get ready for four actioned-packed days as the Champions Festival takes over the iconic Heroes' Square / HΕsΓΆk tereΒ in the heart of Hungarian capital city of Budapest!
π΅ Thursday 28 May
10:00 | Champions Festival opens π
All day | Interactive roaming performers, including street bands, football freestylers, face painters, giant bubble shows, stilt walkers, pop-up street performances and activities for the whole family! π
π Main Stage
12:00 β 13:00 | DJ Yamina π§
13:30 β 14:00 | Kids Quiz & Fan Challenges π
14:00 β 14:30 | Local Dance & Cultural Showcase π
15:30 β 16:00 | Freestyle Football Show β½β¨
16:00 β 16:45 | Live DJ Subpop π§
17:00 β 17:45 | Interactive Fan Quiz & Giveaways π
20:00 β 21:00 | Resident DJ Hory π§
21:00 β 22:00 | OPENING CONCERT: Vasovski Symphonic Live x Carson Coma πΈβ¨
π Champions Pitch
Featuring special guests, live performances, UEFA and Host City ambassadors to welcome the arrival of the UEFA Champions League Trophy at the heart of the festival.
Teams from across the region go head-to-head in the MLSZ Grassroots tournament for the chance to be crowned the Fair Play Cup champions.
An exclusive showcase session where participants must master various team and skill challenges, all driven by UEFA Champions League partner FedEx.
An energetic cross-sport skills clash featuring thrilling drills and skill challenges.
High-profile entertainment meets the pitch as celebrities face off in a special tournament hosted by RTL.
Fast-paced football drills and skills action featuring an exciting line-up of Legends, Influencers, and Celebrities.
π΅ Friday 29 May
10:00 | Champions Festival opens π
All day | Interactive roaming performers, including street bands, football freestylers, face painters, giant bubble shows, stilt walkers, pop-up street performances and activities for the whole family! π
π Main Stage
11:00 β 12:00 | Morning Youth Dance & Music Showcase π€
12:30 β 13:00 | Football Freestyle Showcase β½
13:30 β 14:30 | Warm-Up Beats DJ Session π§
15:30 β 16:15 | Football Freestyle Battle π
From 17:30 | Ultimate Champions Legends Tournament β Live Broadcast πΊβ½
18:00 β 19:30 | DJ Revolution ποΈ
20:00 β 20:45 | DJ StadiumX π§
21:00 β 22:00 | FRIDAY NIGHT SHOW: SIGALA ππΆ
π Champions Pitch
Fans face off in a multiple-choice football quiz. Their answers decide which target their player must hit.
Creators team up together to take on a series of fast football challenges.
A 5 v 5 match with skills challenges.
Football drills and match with The Amigos for the Children Foundation.
Football drills with kids and influencers.
A brilliant youth showcase match highlighting the inspiring work and community spirit of the Homeless Football Foundation.
A dedicated Football Social Responsibility session showcasing the community efforts of the Silver Boots Foundation.
High-energy pitch action and skill showcases featuring fan-favorite Legends, Influencers, and Celebrities.
A late-night, open-pitch block welcoming fans and visitors to join in on casual football play.
π΅ Saturday 30 May
10:00 | Champions Festival opens π
All day | Interactive roaming performers, including street bands, football freestylers, face painters, giant bubble shows, stilt walkers, pop-up street performances and activities for the whole family! π
From 13:15 | Heineken Fan Pass Activation π
π Main Stage
10:30 β 11:45 | Matchday Vibes β DJ Kempy & DJ Aaron Sole π§
11:30 β 13:00 | Freestyle & Trick Teaching for Kids β½
14:30 β 15:30 | Legends & Influencers Show π
15:00 β 17:30 | DJ Breda Bia & DJ Loti Begi π§
π Champions Pitch
5 v 5 tournament.
Football drills with kids and influencers.
An inspiring and inclusive Football Social Responsibility showcase celebrating the incredible athletes of the Special Olympics.
Top-tier footwork and trick-shot challenges led by renowned tournament Legends and star creators.
The pitch opens to festival attendees for public football games.
π΅ Sunday 31 May
10:00 | Champions Festival opens π
All day | Interactive roaming performers, including street bands, football freestylers, face painters, giant bubble shows, stilt walkers, pop-up street performances and activities for the whole family! π
π Main Stage
11:30 β 13:00 | Sunday Chill #1 β Live DJ ImmiV ππ§
11:45 β 13:00 | Freestyle Football & Kids Activities β½π
14:00 β 14:30 | Cultural & Community Showcase | Police Orchestra πΈ
14:45 β 15:15 | Sunday Chill #2 β Live DJ ImmiV ππ§
16:15 β 17:00 | Song Factory Budapest β¨πΆ
17:45 β 18:15 | Volunteers Thank You & Closing Moments ππ
π Champions Pitch
Promoting lifelong fitness with a specialized walking football showcase featuring regional legends from FerencvΓ‘rosi TC.
Celebrating the future of the women's game with a vibrant girls' grassroots football showcase.
A powerful, unity-focused exhibition match highlighting the platform of football to bring people together, organised with UNHCR Hungary.
The final tournament instalment of skills challenges, tricks, and drills featuring special guest Legends and Celebrities.
The festival pitch closes out with casual free play sessions alongside a dedicated celebration thanking the brilliant team of volunteers who made the event possible.