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Ellie Kemp

Soccer Aid 2023: Date, tickets, how to watch on TV and teams

Manchester's Old Trafford will once again be home to Soccer Aid as the star-studded football match returns this spring.

Lioness legend Jill Scott will captain team England as they take on Soccer Aid World XI FC, overseen by Olympic champion Usain Bolt. While the winning squad will earns bragging rights, everyone is involved to help raise money for UNICEF.

Since its conception in 2006, Soccer Aid has raised more than £75 million for the humanitarian children's charity, with a record-breaking £15 million donated from last year's London Stadium match.

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Soccer Aid was last held in Manchester two years ago at City's Etihad Stadium, but United's Old Trafford hosted the year before, in 2020. Meanwhile England haven't lifted the trophy for five years. Could 2023 be the year that changes?

As the eclectic mix of celebrities and former footballers gear up for the match, we've rounded up everything you need to know about Soccer Aid 2023.

Read on to find out when it's on, exactly who's taking part and how to bag yourself some tickets.

When does Soccer Aid take place?

Soccer Aid returns to Old Trafford for the first time since 2020 (Getty Images)

The match takes place on Sunday, June 11, kicking off at 7.30pm.

Who is taking part in Soccer Aid?

Both line-ups are not yet complete, with more players to be announced. Here's everyone confirmed so far...

The England line-up consists of Tom Hiddleston, Danny Dyer, Gary Neville, Gary Cahill, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Jack Wilshere, Jermain Defoe, Eni Aluko, Karen Carney, Scarlette Douglas, Alex Brooker, Chunkz, Tom Grennan, Sir Mo Farah, Bugzy Malone, Joel Corry, Asa Butterfield, Liam Payne, David James as professional goalkeeper and Paddy McGuinness as celebrity goalkeeper.

Meanwhile Stormzy, Harry Redknapp, Emma Hayes, Vicky McClure and David Seaman all join as co-managers, with Jill Scott as captain.

On the World XI FC line-up so far are Ben Foster as professional goalkeeper, Gabriel Batistuta, Nani, Maisie Adam, Kaylyn Kyle, Heather O’Reilly, Mo Gilligan, Lee Mack, Steven Bartlett, Kem Cetinay, Noah Beck, Roberto Carlos, Francesco Totti, Leon Edwards and Tommy Fury.

Maurico Pochettino, Martin Compston and Robbie Keane form the World XI management team, with Usain Bolt as captain.

How can I buy Soccer Aid tickets?

Tickets are available from the SoccerAid website here.

Standard tickets for adults start at £20 and range up to £60, with children's prices from £10 to £30. There are also premium seats available at a cost of £100.

How to watch Soccer Aid on TV

The game will be broadcast live on ITV1 from 7.30pm. It can also be streamed on ITVX.

Dermot O’Leary and Alex Scott will be fronting the action live as it happens, with Iain Stirling and Sam Matterface commentating.

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