Join us for the Game of the Century: A Rotherham United Legends match in support of Rotherham Hospice
On Sunday 3rd May 2026, a star-studded team of former Rotherham United favourites will return to the AESSEAL New York Stadium for a very special Legends fixture – raising vital funds for Rotherham Hospice.
As Rotherham United brings its Centenary Year to a close, this celebratory match will help us continue our own mission of Living Life’s Wishes, ensuring everyone in our community can access personalised, compassionate end of life care.
This is more than a football match. It is a powerful show of togetherness from our town.
Why this Rotherham United Legends match matters
Rotherham Hospice is an independent charity. Every year, we care for around 1,700 patients and their loved ones, whether in our 14-bed Inpatient Unit or in people’s own homes across the borough.
While we receive NHS funding, we rely heavily on fundraising to continue delivering our services.
Funds raised from the Game of the Century will help us:
- Provide expert end of life care in our Inpatient Unit
- Support patients who wish to die at home through our Hospice at Home service
- Offer bereavement support for families
- Invest in staff training and development to maintain national standards of care
- Expand community services so more people can access support earlier
The potential £30,000 raised from this event could fund approximately 40 nights of expert end of life care on our Inpatient Unit or around 150 Hospice at Home visits for patients who wish to remain in familiar surroundings.
Every ticket purchased is a direct donation to Rotherham Hospice (and Rotherham United Community Trust), helping us add more life to every day for people facing terminal illness.
The match
Two Rotherham United Legends XIs will compete in a full 90-minute fixture, with former fan favourites managing from the dugout and special appearances from some of Rotherham’s well-known faces.
Player names will be announced in the build-up to the event – but we can promise a team sheet that will not disappoint.
Kick-off is 3pm on Sunday 3rd May 2026 at AESSEAL New York Stadium.
Tickets are priced at:
- £10 Adults
- £2.50 Juniors (under 18)
A family of four can attend for just £25 – and in doing so, help support two important local charities.
Your ticket purchase through Ticketmaster is your donation. There is no need to give via additional fundraising pages unless you wish to do so.
Hospitality: Legends’ Lunch
For supporters who would like to elevate their matchday experience, a Legends’ Lunch hospitality package is available for £45 per person (including VAT).
The package includes:
- Two-course meal
- Panoramic halfway line views
- Access to a paid bar
- On-site car parking
- Post-match opportunities to meet former players
Hospitality bookings are managed by Rotherham United’s Commercial Team.
📩 Enquiries: commercial@rotherhamunited.net
Sponsorship opportunities
Businesses and individuals can further support Rotherham Hospice through tailored sponsorship packages starting from £500.
Opportunities include Player Sponsorship and other matchday branding packages, all designed to maximise funds raised for hospice care in our community.
To discuss sponsorship options, please contact:
Ruth Wallbank, Head of Fundraising
📩 ruth.wallbank@rotherhamhospice.org.uk
Packages can be tailored to suit your business or personal preferences.
A celebration for our town
This fixture brings together two proud milestones:
- Rotherham United’s 100-year history
- Rotherham Hospice’s 30 years of caring for our community
Ruth Wallbank, Head of Fundraising at Rotherham Hospice, said:
“This really is the perfect way to end the season. Sharing a year that celebrates Rotherham United’s 100 years and our 30 years of living life’s wishes is something special.
To finish it together like this, with such fantastic support from the club and the Diamond Partners, means the world to us.”
When you take your seat at the AESSEAL New York Stadium, you are not just watching football.
You are helping to ensure that everyone in Rotherham can face the end of life with dignity, compassion and choice.
