The official UEFA Champions League Anthem, often simply referred to as "," is one of the most recognizable pieces of sports music in the world. Written by English composer Tony Britten in 1992, the anthem was commissioned to mark the competition's rebranding from the European Cup. Composition and History
The iconic 1992 recording was performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and sung by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus. UEFA Champions League Theme Song MP3
Special live versions are often performed at the Champions League Final by artists such as Andrea Bocelli (2009, 2016, 2017) and 2Cellos (2018). The official UEFA Champions League Anthem, often simply
While the official UEFA site notes it cannot be legally downloaded from their platform, the original version has been released commercially on services like Apple Music and Spotify, where it has amassed over 24 million streams . Special live versions are often performed at the
Prior to the 2024–25 season, Britten slightly refined and re-recorded the anthem with the Tenebrae choir to update its identity for a new generation. Lyrics in Three Languages
The anthem is played at the start of every Champions League match and during television broadcasts.
Britten adapted the music from George Frideric Handel’s Zadok the Priest , a classical anthem traditionally performed at the coronation of British monarchs since 1727.