Gabrielle and Tom Grennan will headline the Football For Change Gala when the fundraising event returns to Liverpool later this year.
The annual gala, sponsored by global transport and logistics company DSV, will take place at the M&S Bank Arena on Saturday, November 14.
It will be the first time the event has been held in Liverpool since 2024, bringing together leading names from football, music, entertainment and business to raise money for young people across the UK.
Music icon Gabrielle and chart-topping singer-songwriter Tom Grennan will deliver headline performances during the evening.
The event will also feature an exclusive football question-and-answer session with Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville and a number of special guests from the sport.
Radio broadcaster and television personality Mark Wright will host the gala.
Football For Change was founded by Jamie Carragher, Conor Coady and Trent Alexander-Arnold to help address child poverty and improve opportunities for young people living in some of the UK’s most disadvantaged communities.
Working in partnership with the Communities Foundation, the initiative has raised more than £1.5 million for grassroots charities and community projects.
The organisations supported by Football For Change provide access to education, sport, training and other opportunities for young people facing significant challenges.
Money raised at this year’s gala will continue to fund projects that remove barriers, develop skills and help young people achieve their potential.
The Football For Change Gala has grown into a major annual event, bringing together figures from sport, entertainment and business who share a commitment to creating lasting social change.
Previous galas have featured performances from Sir Rod Stewart, Noel Gallagher, Texas, Boy George and Culture Club, and Paloma Faith.
Sir David Beckham has also supported the initiative, alongside football figures including Dominik Szoboszlai, Wayne Rooney, Jack Grealish, Harvey Elliott, Roy Keane, Jordan Henderson, Toni Duggan and Alex Greenwood.
Jamie Carragher, co-founder of Football For Change, said:
“Football has the power to inspire and bring people together, but it also has the ability to create real change. Every year we’re overwhelmed by the generosity of everyone who supports Football For Change, and this year’s gala promises to be our biggest yet. The funds raised will help grassroots organisations continue their incredible work, giving young people opportunities they may never otherwise have had.”
Surinder Dubro, Managing Director, UK, Contract Logistics at DSV said:
“As a global organisation, DSV understands the importance of connecting communities and creating opportunities. We are proud to partner with the 2026 Football For Change Gala and support a fantastic initiative that is helping transform the lives of young people facing poverty through the power of football. This aligns with our core social impact values in a way that delivers a genuine and lasting difference”.
Tickets and hospitality packages for the Football For Change Gala are available now here, with businesses and individuals invited to support an evening that celebrates the power of sport to change lives.
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