Soccer Aid for UNICEF Mascot Design Competition

Soccer Aid for UNICEF is once again calling on primary and secondary school pupils across the country to unleash their creativity and compassion and design their dream mascot ahead of this year’s match at Chelsea’s iconic Stamford Bridge stadium on Sunday 9th June. 

This exciting opportunity could win youngsters a place as a mascot walking out onto the pitch, or a ticket to see the game live, in person.   

The Mascot Design Competition is part of the Soccer Aid for UNICEF Academy – the brand-new school’s footballing fundraiser from Soccer Aid for UNICEF – and aims to spark some friendly competition between schools, all while raising vital funds to help every child, everywhere, enjoy happy, healthy, and play-filled childhoods.  

The UNICEF Youth Advisory Board will judge entries and are on the lookout for mascot designs that not only bring good luck to both the England and World XI FC teams but capture the heart and spirit of Soccer Aid for UNICEF: giving every child the right to play. 

Sarah Wren, Head of Soccer Aid for UNICEF, said: “We’re so excited to launch this Mascot Design Competition to inspire children to embrace their creativity, regardless of ability. We’re encouraging kids across the UK to get playful, colourful, and have a blast experimenting with different mascot styles – all in the spirit of supporting Soccer Aid for UNICEF. Together, we’re not just creating mascots, we’re raising essential funds for children around the world to give them the best start in life”.   

Since the campaign’s inaugural match in 2006, Soccer Aid for UNICEF has raised over £90 million to help build a better world for every child. The 2024 event will be held at Stamford Bridge on Sunday 9th June and will air live and exclusively on ITV1, STV and ITVX. 

Tickets for the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match are available at:www.socceraid.org.uk/tickets