If you’ve been waiting to see whether the Sidemen would return to Wembley for another charity spectacle, the wait is over. On Saturday 18 April 2026, Sidemen FC faced off against the YouTube All-Stars at the national stadium for a football match that raised over €5 million for charity—and you could watch the whole thing for free. Here’s everything that happened, plus the details still worth knowing before the next edition.
Next match date: 18 April 2026 · Venue: Wembley Stadium, London · Kick-off: 3:00 p.m. BST · Streaming: YouTube (free) · Founded: 2016 · Capacity: 90,000 (Wembley)
Quick snapshot
- The 2026 match took place on Saturday 18 April at Wembley Stadium (Wembley Stadium)
- Free worldwide stream on the Sidemen YouTube channel, with 2:10 p.m. BST pre-show and 3:00 p.m. BST kick-off (Sports Illustrated)
- The 2026 match sold out Wembley in roughly two-and-a-half hours (ESPN)
- Full 2026 lineup not yet announced at time of writing
- Whether general admission tickets were fully exhausted before hospitality allocations
- Specific charity beneficiary split between Brightside and M7 Education
- First match held in 2016 (ESPN)
- 2025 edition drew roughly 8 million live viewers on YouTube and raised £4.7 million (ESPN)
- 2026 is the seventh charity fixture overall; this was the 10-year anniversary of the inaugural match (Sports Illustrated)
- Hospitality and secondary-market tickets remain available via Seat Unique and eTicketing.co
- The full official replay is available on the Sidemen YouTube channel (Seat Unique)
- Watch for early-bird ticket announcements for 2027 on the Sidemen FC website
Will there be a 2026 charity match?
Yes—the 2026 Sidemen Charity Match is a confirmed, sold-out event. Wembley Stadium’s official listings page confirms the date, venue, and ticket sale schedule for the match between Sidemen FC and the YouTube All-Stars. Sports coverage from Sports Illustrated and ESPN both confirm the date, time, and free-streaming arrangement for the seventh edition of the annual fixture.
Official announcement details
The Sidemen used their own social channels to break the news, with the official Instagram account posting a reel confirming the Wembley date and listing kick-off times for global cities including London (15:00), New York (10:00), Los Angeles (07:00), Dubai (18:00), and Mumbai (19:30)—a clear signal of the worldwide audience they were expecting.
The pre-sale opened to Side+ subscribers on Friday 30 January, with general ticket sales launching on Monday 2 February at 9:00 a.m. from Wembley’s official box office. Ticket prices were set at £15–£35 for general admission, according to the Sidemen Wiki.
Selling out Wembley in roughly two-and-a-half hours is not a typical result for a creator-run charity fixture—it signals that the Sidemen have built a fanbase willing to commit financially, not just passively watch.
Why the match moved to Wembley
The Sidemen Charity Match has grown from modest beginnings in 2016 to a venue-hopping fixture that now regularly fills national stadiums. Moving to Wembley in 2025 and again in 2026 reflects both the event’s commercial reach and its ability to attract top-tier creator talent willing to commit to a 90,000-seat venue. The Sidemen FC website acknowledged the sell-out with a headline that read “SOLD OUT – thanks to you all!”—underscoring how fan demand, rather than creator ego, drove the venue choice.
Where is the Sidemen football match 2026?
Wembley Stadium, London, HA9 0WS, United Kingdom. That much is settled across every official listing. The national stadium holds 90,000 spectators, making it the largest regular venue the Sidemen have used for their charity matches.
Wembley Stadium details
Wembley is England’s national stadium and one of the most recognizable sports venues in the world. Its 90,000-seat capacity matches the scale the Sidemen have been building toward since 2016. The venue’s event page lists a 3 p.m. kick-off for the match, with accessible tickets available through a dedicated phone line from the same time as general sale.
One policy detail worth noting: children under two years old are not permitted inside Wembley for this event, according to the stadium’s official listing.
If you’re travelling with a toddler, Wembley’s under-two policy means you’ll need to arrange childcare or stream the match from home—the venue does not make exceptions for this event.
Transport and parking
Wembley is served by Wembley Stadium station (London Overground and Jubilee line), Wembley Central (Bakerloo line and national rail), and Wembley Park (Metropolitan and Jubilee lines). Parking at or near the stadium is extremely limited on event days; public transport is the official recommendation from Wembley itself.
What is the Sidemen charity match on to watch?
The match is broadcast free worldwide on the Sidemen YouTube channel—the same channel with around 23 million subscribers. The official stream started at 2:10 p.m. BST on Saturday 18 April, with kick-off at 3:00 p.m. BST. The full replay is available on YouTube under the title “SIDEMEN CHARITY MATCH 2026 [OFFICIAL STREAM]”
Official YouTube stream
The free-streaming model has been central to the Sidemen match’s identity since the beginning. No paywall, no regional blackout—just a link and 23 million subscribers. Sports Illustrated confirmed the 2026 stream was free and worldwide, and the official replay URL on YouTube is publicly accessible.
For context, the 2025 edition drew approximately 8 million live viewers on YouTube and ended 9–9, decided by penalties, with £4.7 million raised for charity.
The free stream is the primary and essentially only official broadcast. No UK television network has carried the match—the Sidemen deliberately keep it YouTube-exclusive. If you miss the live window, the replay is your next option; no catch-up service is promised.
Alternative viewing options
There is no announced television broadcast. Hospitality packages sold through Seat Unique include match-day experiences but do not include a separate viewing feed. Secondary resale platforms like eTicketing.co list tickets for the 18 April date but do not offer streaming access—the free YouTube stream remains the only official way to watch the match remotely.
Is the 2026 Sidemen Charity Match sold out?
Yes—the primary general admission allocation sold out. The Sidemen FC website published “SOLD OUT – thanks to you all!” confirming the allocation was exhausted. ESPN reports that 90,000 fans were expected at Wembley after a record-setting sell-out in around two-and-a-half hours.
Ticket availability status
While general admission is sold out, hospitality and premium resale tickets remain available through authorised secondary platforms. Seat Unique offers official hospitality and VIP packages for Wembley, while eTicketing.co lists general admission, premium seating, and VIP hospitality on a resale basis—all under a money-back guarantee, according to the platform.
Unofficial resale through social media groups (including Facebook resale communities) also exists, though the Sidemen and Wembley have not endorsed any specific secondary platform beyond Seat Unique.
Hospitality packages
Seat Unique describes the 2026 hospitality packages as official Wembley VIP tickets, including premium seating positions and match-day inclusions beyond a standard seat. Prices are not listed publicly and are available on request through the platform.
If you missed primary sales, hospitality via Seat Unique is the safest authorised route—the money-back guarantee from eTicketing.co is useful but carries more counterparty risk since that platform is a secondary exchange, not an official partner.
Who won the Sidemen charity match?
The 2026 edition at Wembley saw 18 goals scored by 15 different players, according to an Instagram recap from the event. The 2025 match—held at Wembley, streamed on YouTube—ended 9–9 and was decided by penalties, with £4.7 million raised. The 2026 result details (final score, penalty outcome, total raised) are documented in the official YouTube replay and creator social content.
Previous winners list
The Sidemen Charity Match series began in 2016 with the inaugural fixture between Sidemen FC and YouTube All-Stars. Since then, the result has varied: some editions went to penalties, others were decided by goal margin. The 2026 match is the seventh overall and marked the 10-year anniversary of the first event.
The table below tracks the publicly documented results across editions where data is available.
| Year | Venue | Score / Result | Funds Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Various (inaugural event) | First edition | Not publicly disclosed |
| 2025 | Wembley Stadium | 9–9; decided on penalties | £4.7 million |
| 2026 | Wembley Stadium | 18 goals, 15 scorers (recap) | Over €5 million (recap) |
The pattern shows that the Sidemen Charity Match rarely produces a clear winner by full-time; shoot-outs have decided multiple editions.
2025 match result
The 2025 edition provides the most detailed publicly available result: 9–9 at full time, decided by a penalty shootout. Around 8 million viewers watched live on YouTube. The 2026 edition’s official result—final score, penalty shootout outcome, total funds raised—is documented in the YouTube replay but has not been fully confirmed across tier-1 sources at time of writing.
Who are the Sidemen?
The Sidemen are a British YouTube collective formed in 2013, comprising content creators who produce gaming, vlog, and podcast content. The group includes Joshua Bradley (Sidemen), Simon “M Miniminter” Courtney, Ethan Payne (Behzinga), Hugo “H3H3” Henry, Viktor “Vikkstar123” Larsson, Tobi “Tobbs” Oreb, and others. The Sidemen brand spans YouTube channels, a clothing line (Sides), a podcast (Sidemen Podcast), and the annual charity football match that has grown into one of the biggest creator-economy events in Europe.
Timeline
Three dates matter for the 2026 edition: one marks the beginning of the series, one is the immediate predecessor, and one is the confirmed 2026 event date itself.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2016 | First Sidemen Charity Match held; Sidemen FC vs. YouTube All-Stars inaugural fixture. |
| 2025 | Previous charity match at Wembley Stadium; streamed on YouTube; 9–9 draw decided on penalties; £4.7 million raised; approximately 8 million live viewers. |
| 18 April 2026 | Next Sidemen Charity Match at Wembley Stadium; sold out; free worldwide stream on YouTube. |
Clarity: What’s confirmed and what isn’t
Confirmed
- 2026 match date and venue confirmed by Wembley Stadium’s official event page
- Match streamed free on the Sidemen YouTube channel worldwide
- Hospitality packages available via Seat Unique
- Tickets sold out in roughly two-and-a-half hours
- 2026 edition is the seventh charity match; 10-year anniversary of inaugural 2016 event
- Primary charities: Brightside and M7 Education (per ESPN)
Unclear
- Full lineup not yet confirmed across tier-1 sources
- Exact split of funds raised between Brightside and M7 Education
- Whether the 2026 final score and result have been formally published beyond social media recaps
- Whether KSI participated, given prior public statements about stepping back
Quotes
“On Saturday, April 18th, the Sidemen will take over Wembley Stadium for a spectacular football match.”
— Wembley Stadium (official event listing)
“The game is on Saturday April 18, at Wembley Stadium in London. The 2026 Sidemen Charity Match again pits Sidemen FC against the YouTube All-Stars, continuing the established matchup format.”
— ESPN (sports journalism outlet)
“The 2026 match marks the 10-year anniversary of the inaugural Sidemen charity fixture between Sidemen FC and YouTube All-Stars, and 2026 is the seventh edition of the match overall.”
— Sports Illustrated (global sports publication)
Summary
The 2026 Sidemen Charity Match delivered on the scale the event has built over a decade: 90,000 fans at Wembley, a free global stream reaching millions, and a fundraising total that exceeded €5 million—all organized by a YouTube collective rather than a traditional sports institution. What makes this event structurally unusual is that the Sidemen control the broadcast, the ticketing narrative, and the charity relationship directly, without needing a broadcaster or governing body to mediate. For viewers, the implication is straightforward: if you want to watch the next edition, the Sidemen will tell you when and where to go—on their own platform, on their own terms.
Related reading: **Sidemen Charity Match 2026: Date, Lineups, and Results**
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For a comprehensive overview of the event, including ticket details and streaming options, check out this Sidemen Charity Match 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Sidemen Charity Match?
Like any football match, the Sidemen Charity Match follows standard rules: two 45-minute halves with a halftime break. Depending on whether extra time or a penalty shootout is required, the total duration typically runs to around two to two-and-a-half hours.
What charity does the Sidemen Charity Match support?
The 2026 match benefits Brightside and M7 Education, according to ESPN coverage. The 2025 edition raised £4.7 million for charity. The exact fund split between beneficiaries is not publicly confirmed in tier-1 sources.
Can I watch the match outside the UK?
Yes—the match is streamed free worldwide on the Sidemen YouTube channel with no regional restrictions announced. The official replay is also publicly available on YouTube after the event.
Are there VIP or hospitality packages available?
Yes. Official hospitality packages are available via Seat Unique, which describes them as official Wembley VIP tickets with premium seating and match-day inclusions. Secondary resale platforms including eTicketing.co also list VIP and hospitality options, though these are not direct venue partnerships.
Who are the Sidemen?
The Sidemen are a British YouTube collective formed in 2013, known for gaming videos, vlogs, and the Sidemen Podcast. Key members include Miniminter, Behzinga, H3H3, Vikkstar123, and others. They host the annual Sidemen Charity Match as their flagship live event.
Is the match open to all ages?
Children under two are not permitted at Wembley Stadium for the Sidemen Charity Match, per the venue’s official policy. All other ages are welcome with a valid ticket.
What was the result of the 2025 Sidemen Charity Match?
The 2025 edition ended 9–9 at full time and was decided on penalties. Approximately 8 million people watched live on YouTube, and £4.7 million was raised for charity.
How can I watch past Sidemen Charity Matches?
Official match replays are available on the Sidemen YouTube channel. The 2026 full replay is titled “SIDEMEN CHARITY MATCH 2026 [OFFICIAL STREAM]” and includes a donation link via the SidemenFC site.
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