The Sidemen Charity Match, one of the biggest crossover attractions between sports and livestreaming entertainment today, is back. The exhibition game, which brings together some of the world's most prominent YouTubers, content creators and influencers, has been announced for April.
Streams Charts has prepared a primer for fans of the Sidemen creator group and those who love their mix of football and streaming. The guide below discusses all the available details, alongside the viewership history, of this highly popular sporting series.
What is the Sidemen Charity Match, and where is it taking place?
The Sidemen Charity Match is arguably the biggest creator-led charity football event of the year. This highly anticipated match pits Sidemen FC against the YouTube Allstars, with 2026 marking the first time the Sidemen are divided into separate teams. The game will be raising funds for Bright Side and BBC Children in Need.
The Sidemen Charity Match 2026 returns to Wembley Stadium, London, on Saturday, April 18, kicking off at 3:00 PM BST. Tickets, including those for the VIP hospitality packages, sold out within an astounding two hours. However, those still interested in attending the game live can keep themselves up to date about fresh availability here, with more information on the entire fan experience available on this link.
How to watch the Sidemen Charity Match 2026?
The Sidemen Charity Match 2026 will be livestreamed on the official channel of the popular British content group on YouTube. There will also be numerous community streamers and watch parties that will be broadcasting the match live, including the participants.
Who is participating in the Sidemen Charity Match 2026?
The full cast of influencers and creators who will be participating is not out yet, but here are the confirmed names:
- Harry "W2S" Lewis
- Olajide "KSI" Williams
- Joshua "Zerkaa" Bradley
- Vikram "Vikkstar123" Singh Barn
- Ethan "Behzinga" Leigh Payne
- Tobias "TBJZL" Brown
- Simon "Miniminter" Minter
- Nick "Lacy" Fosco
- Jason "JasonTheWeen" Nguyen
As mentioned earlier, this is the first time the Sidemen will be part of the YouTube Allstars team. So far, it has been disclosed that KSI, Miniminter and Behzinga will be the three members of the group to turn up for the side representing the red platform.
What happened at the Sidemen Charity Match 2025?
The previous edition, which welcomed an astonishing 90,000 spectators to Wembley Stadium, collected a record-breaking £4.7 million for the BBC's Children in Need, Sidemen's Bright Side and M7 Education, a never-before-achieved number for the series. Overall, these football events have raised over £8.5 million for various British charities since the first game was held in 2016.
The Sidemen Charity Match 2025, which brought together some of the biggest names in livestreaming from the UK, the US and beyond, ended in a chaotic 9:9 draw, with the Sidemen equalizing just a minute before the final whistle. Such entertaining action helped the game peak at 2,758,151 concurrent viewers, proving why it is one of the biggest creator-led football events in the world.
Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the Sidemen universe, April 18 is your chance to witness YouTube and livestreaming's biggest creators go head-to-head for a great cause — all while enjoying one of the most iconic venues in the world.
Header image via Wembley Stadium
