Tickets on sale to see Game4Ukraine at Stamford Bridge
From the official Chelsea FC website:
Several Chelsea legends will be among the footballing royalty joined on the Stamford Bridge pitch by celebrity guests for the Game4Ukraine charity match, raising vital funds for the rebuilding of Ukraine, with tickets available on general sale now.
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, announced the Game4Ukraine personally in a public address, revealing that Chelsea will host the special match in west London on Saturday 5 August in support of his UNITED24 initiative, to raise funds for the reconstruction of the Mykhailo-Kotsiubynsky Lyceum in Chernihiv Oblast, a school struck by missiles.
Get your tickets to the Game4Ukraine at Stamford Bridge now
The game will kick off at 6pm and see two sides – Team Yellow and Team Blue, representing the national colours of Ukraine – competing at Stamford Bridge, captained by former Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko and current Arsenal full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko, who are past and present Ukrainian internationals, and ambassadors for UNITED24.
‘I support the initiative of Andriy Shevchenko and Oleksandr Zinchenko to hold a charity match in London,’ said President Zelenskyy. ‘The Game4Ukraine at Stamford Bridge is an opportunity for the football community all over the world to unite, show solidarity, help Ukraine, and help our children return to their school desks.’
Shevchenko added: ‘We discussed a charity match for Ukraine with President Zelenskyy a year ago, when I became the first ambassador of UNITED24. It took time to arrange such an event. The game for Ukraine and for the sake of Ukraine will take place at a stadium that I know very well. It is Chelsea’s home stadium, Stamford Bridge. I am sure that both Chelsea and Arsenal fans will support this match, as well as everyone who likes football and wants to express their solidarity with Ukraine.’
The two captains will select their teams from a pool featuring some of the greatest footballers of the modern era, in addition to a number of celebrity guest players. The host of star names from Chelsea, the wider footballing world and beyond who will make up the squads will be revealed between now and August.
The day will also feature live music inside the stadium thanks to a pitchside concert during an extended 45-minute half-time break.
Tickets are available here now, with general admission priced at £28 for adults and £15 for juniors and seniors. In addition, there are special general admission-plus tickets, which will provide a sought-after pitchside location close to the action or a spot near the stage for a perfect view of the half-time concert, for £50 for adults or £25 for juniors and seniors.
The award-winning Club Chelsea hospitality packages at Stamford Bridge are also available to purchase for the Game4Ukraine here, priced £50 for a seat only or from £120 for full hospitality.
Game4Ukraine ticket details
Wednesday 31 May from 10am ONLINE ONLY: Tickets on general sale 20 tickets per person, priced from £28 for adults or £15 for juniors and seniors. BUY NOW
Wednesday 31 May from 10am ONLINE ONLY: Hospitality packages available priced £50 for seat only and from £120 for full hospitality. BUY NOW
President Zelenskyy set up the UNITED24 initiative as a way for people around the world to donate directly to the Ukrainian state in support of a number of specific causes and it has already raised in excess of £275 million, with contributions pouring in from all over the globe.
However, there is still a lot more that needs to be done to help the country recover from this terrible war. All of the funds raised by the Game4Ukraine, through ticket sales, sponsorship and a special range of merchandise available on the day, will go towards restoring a vital hub for education, guaranteeing that children can learn in a safe and stable environment.
You can find further information on the Game4Ukraine and UNITED24 or make a donation here
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