Game4Ricky line-up 2026: Confirmed football legends and celebs

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Famous faces from the world of sport, music and TV will come together to celebrate the life of Ricky Hatton – and raise money for charity – at Game4Ricky.

The British boxing icon, who was also a passionate mental health advocate and faced his own battles with depression, sadly passed away last year.

Hatton was a huge Man City fan and Joie Stadium, the home of the women's side, will play host to the charity match in November.

"Manchester meant everything to my dad," said Campbell Hatton, Ricky's son and captain of Team Hatton.

"Wherever he travelled in the world, he was always incredibly proud of where he came from and of the people of this city.

"What makes Game4Ricky so special is that it gives Manchester the chance to come together and celebrate him – not just as a world champion, but as a dad, a mate and somebody who genuinely loved this city and its people."

The game will see Team Hatton take on Team Hitman, captained by Ricky's brother Matthew Hatton, and we now know some of the big names that will be taking part.

Radio Times rounds up the list of legends and celebrities featuring in the Game4Ricky line-ups.

When is the Game4Ricky?

Game4Ricky kicks off at 2:15pm on Sunday 15 November 2026.

The match will be held at the Joie Stadium, which is the home of the Man City women's team.

Game4Ricky Team Hatton line-up

• Campbell Hatton (Boxer and Ricky Hatton's son)
• Joe Hart (Former England and Man City goalkeeper)
• Archie Renaux (Actor)
• Toni Duggan (Former England and Man City footballer)
• Des Walker (Former England and Sheffield Wednesday footballer)
• Paulie Malignaggi (Former boxer)
• Jason Manford (Comedian and TV presenter)
• Harry Pinero (YouTuber and TV personality)

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Game4Ricky Team Hitman line-up

• Matthew Hatton (Former boxer and Ricky Hatton's brother)
• David James (Former England and Man City goalkeeper)
• William Gallas (Former Premier League footballer)
• Natasha Dowie (Former England footballer)
• Joleon Lescott (Former England and Man City defender)
• Big Zuu (TV personality)
• Johnny Nelson (Former boxer)
• Jeff Brazier (TV presenter)

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Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.