FORMER footballers and celebrities are ready to go take to the field for the inaugural Game4Hope TODAY.
From Rivaldo and Cafu to John Bishop and BigZuu, a are raising money for Shelter and in the Community to tackle homelessness in Merseyside and across the country.
and Everton legends will join forces to form a Merseyside XI, which will be managed by Toffees great Peter Reid and Reds winger .
Icons of Merseyside like champion boxer , UFC fighter Molly McCann, Everton hero Tim Cahill and Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler are all in action at .
Their opponents have some talent of their own, though, with World Cup winner , Clarence Seedorf and all playing.
In addition to the star-studded match, has been confirmed to be performing at half-time.
When is Game4Hope 2026?
- Game4Hope will take place on Saturday, September 26.
- Kick-off has been set for 4.45pm BST, with half-time entertainment also provided in Liverpool.
- Everton’s former ground Goodison Park will host all of the action.
Game4Hope TV channel and FREE live stream
- The charity match will be broadcast live on 5 in the UK.
- It will also be streamed live and for free on 5’s app and website.
- Alternatively, SunSport’s live blog will bring you minute-by-minute updates from the day in Liverpool.
Game4Hope full teams
More stars will be announced in the build-up to the match.
Merseyside XI
- Leighton Baines
- Tim Cahill
- Gareth Barry
- Phil Jagielka
- Yakubu
- Robbie Fowler
- David James
- Ryan Babel
- Jari Litmanen
- John Aldridge
- Joleon Lescott
- Louis Saha
- Tony Bellew
- Big Zuu
- Molly McCann
- Still Ryan
- James Nelson-Joyce
- John Bishop
- Chelcee Grimes
Rest of the World XI
- Cafu
- Rivaldo
- Clarence Seedorf
- Jaap Stam
- Mustapha Hadji
- Des Walker
- Toheeb Jimoh
- Moe Hashim
- Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (Nitro from Gladiators)
- Johnny Nelson
- Jack Fowler
- Rachel Yankey
- Roman Kemp
