The Event

A City United
For One Day

For Game4Ricky, Manchester will set old rivalries aside. Joie Stadium will become a place for shared stories, collective celebration and a tribute worthy of the People’s Champion.

Made for Manchester. Shared with the world.

One city
One occasion

Game4Ricky brings the energy of a huge football occasion together with the warmth of a city remembering one of its own. From the stands to the screen, the spirit of the day will travel far beyond Manchester.

What makes the day different

For one day, the colours
take a back seat

Game4Ricky is built on something bigger than rivalry. It is a chance to come together in a shared tribute to Ricky — a proud Mancunian who meant so much to football, boxing and the people around him.

With a cast of football legends, sporting icons and talent from across entertainment, Joie Stadium will host a celebration with the scale, character and heart the occasion deserves.

More than a match

An occasion
for everyone

Every part of the matchday will be designed to create memorable moments for the stadium and for audiences following around the world.

Legends on the pitch

A remarkable line-up of footballing greats and familiar faces, announced in the lead-up to the game.

Entertainment with scale

Surprise talent, half-time performances, competitions and activations will keep the occasion moving from arrival to final whistle.

A family day out

Big-match atmosphere with something for every generation — all united around one powerful message.

Shared with the world

With broadcast coverage reaching audiences around the world, Game4Ricky will take Manchester’s tribute to a truly global stage.

Legends on the pitch

Two teams
One tribute

Team Hitman and Team Hatton unite footballing legends and familiar faces for one very special occasion. Explore the confirmed squads below, with more names to follow.

The squad