Soccer Aid 2023 sees the world's biggest charity football match returning for another annual match-up in aid of UNICEF.
Launched by Jonathan Wilkes and Robbie Williams back in 2006, the annual match has raised millions for the children's charity over the years. Every year, the match is an exciting opportunity to watch celebs and athletes go head-to-head on the pitch in aid of the brilliant cause.
We already knew that the likes of Jill Scott, Tommy Fury, Gary Neville, Mo Farah, and Lee Mack would be taking part in the competition this year, but plenty more big names have joined the lineup, including a Marvel star, a face you might recognize from Netflix's Sex Education and an EastEnders legend.
Here's what you need to know about Soccer Aid 2023...
When is Soccer Aid 2023? How to watch Soccer Aid 2023
Soccer Aid 2023 will take place on Sunday, June 11. The game will be broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX.
Coverage starts at 6.30 pm, and kick-off is at 7.30 pm.
Where is Soccer Aid 2023 taking place?
This year, Soccer Aid will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Also known as "The Theatre of Dreams", Old Trafford is the second largest football stadium in the UK (after Wembley Stadium), with a recorded capacity of more than 74,000. It's home to the Premier League side, Manchester United.
Who is presenting Soccer Aid 2023?
Dermot O'Leary has hosted Soccer Aid since 2010, so it's no surprise that he's returning to the event once again.
He's not the only returning face, either, as O'Leary will once again be joined by popular football pundit, Alex Scott, who's serving as a pitch-side presenter. Love Island 2023 presenter Maya Jama is also expected to be back as a presenter as well.
The official Soccer Aid Twitter account has also confirmed that comedian and Love Island narrator Iain Stirling and professional sports presenter and commentator Sam Matterface will be back in the commentary box this year.
Back in the commentary box 🎙️Welcome back, @IainDoesJokes & @SamMatterface! 💙April 12, 2023
Soccer Aid 2023: captains and full line-up
I'm A Celebrity 2022 winner and former England Lioness Jill Scott has become the first female captain for Soccer Aid's England XI this year, where she'll be hoping to lead the team to glory against returning World XI captain, Usain Bolt.
The line-ups for Soccer Aid 2023 have been partially revealed, but there are still new names being announced every now and then as the World XI side continues to fill out.
New announcements are added to the official Soccer Aid 2023 line-up page, but we've listed every name we heard so far below:
Soccer Aid 2023 England XI line-up
- Captain: Jill Scott (former footballer)
- Paddy McGuiness (TV presenter)
- Bugzy Malone (rapper)
- Tom Grennan (musician)
- Sir Mo Farah (athlete)
- Alex Brooker (comedian)
- Chunkz (YouTuber)
- Joel Corry (musician)
- Jermain Defoe (former footballer)
- Karen Carney (former footballer)
- Gary Cahill (former footballer)
- Jack Wilshere (former footballer)
- Gary Neville (former footballer)
- Paul Scholes (former footballer)
- Eni Aluko (former footballer)
- David James (former goalkeeper)
- Scarlette Douglas (TV presenter)
- Nicky Butt (former footballer and coach)
- Liam Payne (singer)
- Danny Dyer (actor)
- Asa Butterfield (actor)
- Tom Hiddleston (actor)
- Coach: Emma Hayes (professional football manager)
- Coach: Vicky McClure (actor)
- Coach: Stormzy
- Coach: Harry Redknapp (professional football manager)
- Coach: David Seaman (former footballer)
Soccer Aid 2023 World XI line-up
- Captain: Usain Bolt (athlete)
- Lee Mack (comedian)
- Steven Bartlett (businessman and media personality)
- Kem Cetinay (Reality TV star)
- Tommy Fury (professional boxer)
- Mo Gilligan (comedian)
- Maisie Adam (comedian)
- Heather O'Reilly (x3 Olympic gold medallist)
- Kalyn Kyle (football broadcaster and Olympic bronze medallist)
- Noah Beck (social media personality)
- Ben Foster (Wrexham AFC goalkeeper)
- Roberto Carlos (professional footballer)
- Luis Nani (professional footballer)
- Francesco Totti (former footballer)
- Gabriel Batistuta (former footballer)
- Leon Edwards (UFC athlete)
- Sam Claflin (actor)
- Hernan Crespo (former footballer)
- Patrice Evra (former footballer)
- Niko Omilana (YouTuber)
- Coach: Robbie Keane (former footballer)
- Coach: Martin Compston (actor, former footballer)
- Coach: Mauricio Pochettino (former footballer)
- Coach: Mel C (singer)
Can you buy tickets for Soccer Aid 2023?
At the time of writing, tickets for Soccer Aid 2023 are still available to purchase.
You can find all the relevant info that you need and decide which seats will be right for you over on the Soccer Aid website.
Who won Soccer Aid 2022?
Last year's match ended in a nailbiting 2-2 draw after 90 minutes, but the World XI went on to bag their fourth consecutive victory after Bolt's World XI side went 3-1 up in a penalty shoot-out.
Is there a Soccer Aid 2023 trailer?
Yes! The trailer for Soccer Aid 2023 dropped earlier in the year and does a great job of hyping up the experience.
Among teasing some of the big names taking part, it also shows off the atmosphere from previous years and includes just a few snapshots of on-pitch action (including Lee Mack's winning penalty for the World XI side from last year).
