Doha: Stadium 974 will host the second edition of the "Match for Hope" charity football match on February 14. The event brings together football legends and famous content creators to raise funds for the Education Above All Foundation (EAA) projects.
According to Qatar News Agency, Match for Hope 2025 is organized by Q Life, a cultural platform under the State of Qatar's International Media Office (IMO), in collaboration with Education Above All Foundation (EAA) and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy. Q Life announced that tickets for the match are now on sale at www.match4hope.com.
This year's match will see returning captain AboFlah team up with one of the biggest and most widely recognized creators in the world, KSI, to take on last year's winner Chunkz and famous American streamer IShowSpeed. Full team lineups and details of the half-time show featuring an international performer will be announced across Match for Hope social media channels in the coming days.
This year's event aims to raise funds for EAA initiatives in Lebanon, Nigeria, Palestine, Syria, and Pakistan, bringing together last year's fan favourites and new star talent to compete for the trophy. Match for Hope 2025 will include a week of activities for fans, including a dedicated fan zone where fans can meet their favourite creators and buy creator merchandise. Additionally, there will be a live podcast area with a line-up of star names set to host their shows.
The first Match for Hope in 2024 was one of the most entertaining live creator events of the year, attracting more than 34,000 spectators at Qatar's Ahmad bin Ali Stadium and an international live viewership of over 22.5 million. The match raised over QR 32 million (over $8.8 million) for EAA Foundation initiatives, supporting over 70,000 out-of-school children in six countries: Palestine, Sudan, Mali, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Pakistan.
Match for Hope 2025 can be watched live on 14 February on Al Kass Sports Channels, beIN Sports, and YouTube.