Def Leppard To Play Wembley Stadium

They play a pre-game show for the NFL International Series

Published 26th Aug 2014

Def Leppard are lined up the play a very special show at London’s Wembley Stadium next month.

The Sheffield rock icons will warm up the 90,000 strong crowd at the NFL International Series game between Oakland Raiders and Miami Dolphins on Sunday 28th September.

Joe Elliot said of the pre-game show: “Having most recently visited Wembley in May to watch Sheffield United in the FA Cup semi-final, I know what the atmosphere in the ground is like for ‘our’ football.

“So I’m really looking forward to performing there before the NFL game and of course soaking up the excitement of the actual match. I can’t wait!”

Alistair Kirkwood, Managing Director of NFLUK, added: “Having Def Leppard perform at Wembley is going to be very exciting and a lot of fun.

“We know their performance will get Wembley pumping, have the fans on their feet and set the tone for a great game.”

Previous pre-game artists in the nine-year history of the International Series at Wembley include Goo Goo Dolls, Stereophonics and Train.

The game kicks off at 6pm and will be aired live in the UK on Channel 4.