Fans will be able to see incoming Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino take charge of a match at Manchester United’s Old Trafford home when Soccer Aid 2023 kicks off on Sunday.
Former Southampton, Tottenham and PSG boss Pochettino will be leading the World XI side, which features two fellow ex-Argentina internationals in legendary strikers Gabriel Batistuta and Hernan Crespo.
Fastest man in the world Usain Bolt will captain Pochettino’s team against a similarly star-studded England lineup captained by Lionesses icon Jill Scott.
Want to watch the action online or on TV? Here’s what time it starts, how to watch and how to donate to the cause.
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What time is Soccer Aid?
The event at Old Trafford begins at 5.30 p.m. local time, with TV and online coverage starting at 6.30 p.m. and kick-off at 7.30 p.m.
That means Soccer Aid kick-off is at 2.30 p.m ET in the US.
How to watch Soccer Aid: live stream, TV channel
Soccer Aid 2023 will be available to watch on TV and stream live in the UK. Fans can catch the action on channels ITV 1 and STV, or stream the event on ITV’s streaming platform, ITVX.
UNICEF UK Ambassador Dermot O’Leary will be joined by former Arsenal and England player Alex Scott to present the coverage.
Sadly for US audiences, there are no TV or streaming services available but they will be able to follow live updates on the Soccer Aid social channels.
| TV channel | Streaming | |
|---|---|---|
| USA | – | – |
| UK | ITV 1, STV | ITVX |
How to donate to Soccer Aid
Donations can be made on Soccer Aid’s official website. Encouraging the public to show their support again this year, Soccer Aid co-founder and chart-topping pop star Robbie Williams said he was “so proud” of its development since it began 17 years ago.
“It’s an incredible achievement that will help UNICEF ensure children around the world get the best start in life,” Williams added of the fundraising total so far.