For just £55 per person you can treat yourself, friends and family to a sumptious buffet lunch, as well as watching the event from the best seats in the house.

To book up or for more information contact the Commercial Department on 01782 592216.

The legendary Banks and Pele will be joined by Archbishop Desmond Tutu on the day and both Pele and Tutu will unveil a statue in honour of the 1966 World Cup winning goalkeeper.

There are already many former footballers and celebrities confirmed to take part in the football match, including:

Mark Stein
Tony Pulis
Mike Pejic
Peter Beagrie
Chris Kamara
Ian Rush
John Barnes
Jan Molby
Peter Bonetti
Matt Le Tissier
Luther Blissett
Shayne Ward
Stoke born Cricketer Dominic Cork
Members of the band Kasabian
Members of the band The Twang
Actor James Nesbitt
Actor Michael Le Vell (Kevin Webster in Coronation Street)
Academy Award Nominee, and Director of The Bourne Ultimatum, Paul Greengrass

Further entertainment is also planned for the day, and includes a city schools Cup Final, live music and a carnival parade.

Local band The Novello's and Manchester-based International One will provide the music on the afternoon.

In the evening there will then be a Gala Dinner for 1,000 people at Trentham Gardens, where Banks, Pele and Tutu will be guests of honour.

"We are very excited about this historic weekend - and we know the whole city is very expectant," Committee Chairman Don Mullan said.

"To have Pele and Archbishop Desmond Tutu coming to this city to honour Gordon Banks - well, it is an historic day, never to be repeated.

"Tickets are now on sale and we know the people of Stoke-on-Trent and beyond will want to be at the Brit to take part in this celebration."