Soccer Aid 2025 is set to take place on Sunday, June 15th, at Old Trafford in Manchester. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM BST.
The event, a charity football match in aid of UNICEF, brings together a mix of professional players and celebrities to raise funds for children around the world. Since its inception in 2006, Soccer Aid has raised over £106 million for UNICEF.
For those in the UK, the match will be broadcast live and free-to-air on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 6:00 PM BST. It will also be available to stream online via ITVX.
This year's match promises a thrilling contest with a star-studded lineup. Lionesses legend Jill Scott captains England, joined by familiar faces such as Gary Neville, Wayne Rooney (in a player/manager role), Paul Scholes, and Sir Mo Farah. On the celebrity side, Tom Grennan and Paddy McGuinness will also be participating. Tyson Fury will also be joining the England team as one of their managers, alongside Harry Redknapp and Vicky McClure. David James will be the goalkeeping coach. Joe Hart and Steph Houghton are making their Soccer Aid debuts this year.
The World XI boasts a formidable squad, including the likes of Leonardo Bonucci and Nemanja Vidić in defense, with Edwin van der Sar as goalkeeper. The celebrity contingent includes Lee Mack and Richard Gadd. Peter Schmeichel and Robbie Keane will be coaching the World XI.
Here are the confirmed squads:
England:
World XI:
Tickets are still available for purchase via the Soccer Aid website. Prices range from £10.50 for under-16 seats to £94.50 for premium hospitality tickets, which include lounge access and a complimentary program.
Soccer Aid Week, which began on June 7th, features Soccer Aid-themed episodes of popular shows. These include "Deal or No Deal," "Riddiculous," and "The 1% Club," all with celebrity guests.
The money raised from Soccer Aid supports UNICEF's work in providing therapeutic food, healthcare, safe spaces, and crisis support to children worldwide.
