Sky Max to broadcast Game4Ukraine in UK & Ireland bringing icons from football and music together as a force for good

Game4Ukraine, the brainchild of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukrainian footballing royalty Andriy Shevchenko and Oleksandr Zinchenko will be kicking off exclusively on Sky Max, in the UK and Ireland on Saturday 5th August at 5-9pm. The 11-a-side legends match will also be free-to-stream for everyone based in Ukraine. 

Game4Ukraine will see Team Blue coached by legendary Chelsea manager Emma Hayes take on former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger’s Team Yellow with an array of Premier League, World Cup and European Cup winners across both sides including Gerard Piqué, Clarence Seedorf, Patrick Vieira, Fabio Cannavaro, Samuel Eto’o, Gianfranco Zola and  Michael Essien. 
 
Fans will also be entertained throughout the event with Super Bowl style performances where the stadium will transform into a concert venue with world class entertainers including Alesha Dixon, Melanie C (DJ), Pete Doherty, The Pretenders, Tom Grennan, and Tom Walker, as well as Ukranian artist Vakarchuk of Ocean Elzy Band and Boombox. 

Tom Grennan commented: “I’ feel so lucky to be able to be a part of Game4Ukraine where two of my biggest passions, music and football will come together for the most special cause, I can’t wait to play in the match and perform to a packed-out stadium and entertain all the fans.” 

“It’s amazing and humbling and I can’t wait to wear my Game4Ukraine shirt alongside such an A list cast of international legends on the pitch and on the stage” 

Melanie C added: “The power of music and sport translates all over the world, across generations. I am honoured to show my support for the children of Ukraine in raising vital funds for their future. It’s going to be an incredible day of entertainment both on and off the pitch for everyone, and I’ll be making sure everyone is up dancing in the Half-Time Show.” 

Game4Ukraine’s mission is to bring the football community and communities beyond together in the face of adversity to promote optimism; looking to the future and rebuilding vital educational resources so that safe and sanitary conditions are provided for the children of Ukraine. 
Shevchenko and Zinchenko are Ambassadors of UNITED24 - the official fundraising platform of Ukraine curated by President Zelenskyy and the pair recently joined the President in visiting the Mykhailo-Kotsiubynsky Lyceum school, in Chernihiv Oblast which has been almost destroyed by missile strikes and will directly benefit from funds raised by the match. 

Fans can book their tickets now and donate to the fundraiser at www.game4ukraine.com. Alongside legends of the beautiful game, a host of celebrities will be flexing their football skills in what promises to be a highly competitive match.

When and were is GAME4UKRAINE taking place?

• August 5th, 2023 
• Kick-Off: 18:00 (gates open 16:00) 
• Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London SW6 1HS 
• Sky Max: August 5th, 2023 at 5-9pm

Who's Playing?

Arsene Wenger (Team Yellow Coach), Emma Hayes (Team Blue Coach)

Players include: Antonio Valencia, Bacary Sagna, Carlo Cudicini, Charlie Adam, Chelcee Grimes, Christian Panucci, Clarence Seedorf, Claude Makélélé, Danny Drinkwater, David James, Dida, Fabio Cannavaro, Gael Clichy, Gerard Piqué, Gianfranco Zola, Glen Johnson, Jack Wilshere, James Arthur, Jens Lehmann, Jermain Defoe, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, John Arne Riise, Joleon Lescott, Luca Toni, Mark Nobel, Martin Skrtel, Massimo Oddo, Michael Essien, Mikaël Silvestre, Patrick Vieira, Patrik Berger, Per Mertesacker, Petr Cech, Phil Dunster, Ricardo Carvalho, Robert Pires, Russell Howard, Samuel Eto’o, Serginho, Shota Arveladze, Toheeb Jimoh, Wes Morgan, William Gallas 

Chelsea FC and Ukrainian international Mykhailo Mudryk will also be appearing and Oleksandr Zinchenko will participate in a non-playing captain capacity, as he continues his recovery in preparation for the upcoming Community Shield fixture.  

Andriy Shevchenko commented on the event: “Football has always had an incredible ability to bring people together and we really hope this will be a day to remember for everyone, united in looking towards a better future.”

Oleksander Zinchenko added: “It’s incredible to see so many big names from the world of football come together to help us raise vital funds to start rebuilding our beautiful country. I hope we can fill the stadium on August 5th and really make this a day to be proud of.”

Yellow Team Coach Arsene Wenger said “We have an incredible line-up of talent involved in Game4Ukraine and I’m honoured to be leading them out, alongside Emma Hayes. It’s going to be a great day with lots of entertainment, and hopefully we can raise enough money to begin the vital rebuild of schools in Ukraine.” 

Blue Team Coach Emma Hayes added: “What a privilege and a wonderful opportunity to coach. I simply couldn’t turn this down. I feel very honoured to lead the team with Andriy Shevchenko as our captain and across the technical area from Arsene Wenger who I have looked up to for many years. I can’t remember the last time that I saw this volume of talent on show all at once, so please do come out and support such a brilliant cause.” 

CREDIT: 

Game4Ukraine will broadcast Live on Sky Max on Saturday 5th August at 5-9pm. 

Buy tickets and donate now at: www.game4ukraine.com 

Social:  

Instagram | @Game4Ukraine  

Twitter | @game_4_ukraine 

#Game4Ukraine 

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