Story added: 20th May 2017
Jamie’s Game V is almost upon us: celebs, entertainment and plenty of football fun perfect for all ages awaits.
Organised by CSF in conjunction with Sellebrity Soccer, Jamie’s Game has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds since it debuted in 2013 to support disabled and disadvantaged people in the local community.
Below is some more information about the day; so if you’re keen to know the celebrity line up, where to pick up a programme or even when to meet your favourite superhero (yes, that’s right – superhero!) find out below:
Jossa XI vs Bailey XI
Jamie’s Game 5
May 21, 2017
K.O 3pm
Norwich City Football Club
Key timings
Super Hero Meet n’ Greet – 12.30pm
Gates open – 1.30pm
Disability pitch display – 1.35pm
East Coast Emeralds -1.55pm
Rock Choir – 2.30pm
Disability Dance Allstars – 2.40pm
Kick-off – 3.00pm
Half time entertainment (Sam Kelly, TheatreTrain & Mascot race) – 3.45pm
Second half kick off – 4.00pm
Full time – 4.45pm
Celebs
The fifth iteration of the match sees captain Jake Wood take on reality star Dan Osborne, supported by a host of celebrities from the worlds of film, TV, music, and sport.
The team names for the fifth annual Jamie’s Game this Sunday will be Jossa XI vs Bailey XI in honour of the two respective managers, actress Jacqueline Jossa and singer Sam Bailey.
Among the celebrities that will be lacing up their boots for this year’s game are previous Jamie’s Game captains Calum Best (TV Star) and Jim Chapman (YouTube sensation), while new faces include Dan Edgar (TOWIE) and Aaron Sidwell (EastEnders).
See the full list of celebrities here. Teams will be confirmed nearer to kick-off.
Tickets
You can purchase tickets online here, by phone on 0844 826 1902 and on the day!
We strongly recommend tickets are pre-purchased to avoid queues on the day. Pre-booked tickets can be collected from the South Sound Ticket Collection point, located next to the Ticket Office. The collection point will be open from 12pm.
The Ticket Office will be open from 12pm until 3pm.
General ticket prices:
Adults £10
U18s £5
U12s £2
65+ £8
Entertainment
We’ve got a fabulous line up of entertainment for Sunday to accompany the action on the pitch.
Half-time entertainment will come from UK folk singer song writer Sam Kelly (Britain’s Got Talent), while pre-match entertainment is led by Rock Choir, as well as a variety of dance troupes and performers.
See the full matchday entertainment preview here.
Matchday Programme
The official Jamie’s Game matchday programme is available to purchase on the day for £3, from our programme vendors outside the stadium. All proceeds raised will go directly to the Foundation.
The first 1000 supporters to purchase a programme will receive a FREE matchday Norwich City FC flag.
More on the programme here.
Raffle
Our exclusive Jamie’s Game gameday competition is back. The top prize is an exclusive match worn shirt from one of the celebrities playing on the day, plus the chance to enter the post-match VIP lounge and hang out with the celebrities. Signed merchandise is up for grabs for the runners up.
To enter, you can purchase a strip of raffle tickets for £1 from one of our volunteers / programme vendors.
Hero Hire
New to Jamie’s Game this year, is the introduction of a cast of superheroes, princesses and cartoon characters who will be around the stadium on match day to meet, greet (and hopefully delight) some of our youngest fans.
A number of characters, including Paw Patrol, Princess Belle & Iron Man will be available to meet prior to the game to all game ticket holders in the Russell Alison Lounge (between 12.30pm – 2.30pm), while the other characters will be located inside and outside of the stadium.
Parking
If you have pre-booked your parking at Norwich City Football Club. First-come, first-served parking will be available in this car park, and is priced at £5.
Social media updates
For up-to-date information and live game updates, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Don’t forget to tag us in your posts using the hashtag #JamiesGame
23rd May 2017
Michelle Allen to be the Jamie's Game Community Hero
22nd May 2017
Spectacular second-half comeback the talking point at fifth charity football match
21st May 2017
A provisional first look at the lineups for Jamie's Game V have been revealed, ahead of this afternoon's match.
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