Sidemen Charity Match 2026: YouTube All-Stars Win on Penalties, 2.2M Peak Viewers
YouTube All-Stars have claimed the Sidemen Charity Match 2026 trophy for the second consecutive year, beating Sidemen FC on penalties after a thrilling 10-10 draw at Wembley Stadium. The event peaked at 2.2 million concurrent viewers and raised approximately $8.4 million for charity.
Final Score
SDMN FC
10
1 penFinal
–
After pens
YouTube All-Stars
10
4 pensYouTube All-Stars win on penalties 4-1
Key Numbers
2.2M
Peak viewers across all channels incl. co-streamers
$8.4M
Raised for charity (£6.7M+)
2×
YouTube All-Stars win in a row (2025 & 2026)
Viewership: Lowest Since 2022
According to Streams Charts, the 2026 edition peaked at 2,263,833 concurrent viewers across all channels including co-streamers on YouTube, Twitch, and Kick. The official Sidemen stream alone peaked at 1,958,742 viewers. While still a massive event, this marks the lowest peak viewership for the Sidemen Charity Match since 2022.
The official Sidemen stream peaked at 1,958,742 viewers. Top co-streamers: ohnepixel (63,703) and ibai (61,945). Data via Streams Charts.
$8.4 Million Raised for Charity
Despite the viewership dip, the event delivered in the most important category. The Sidemen Charity Match 2026 raised approximately $8.4 million (£6.7M+) for charity, underscoring the event's enduring impact as one of the most significant charity streams in the world.
YouTube All-Stars have now won the Sidemen Charity Match on penalties for two consecutive years (2025 and 2026), both times in a penalty shootout after a draw in regular time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Sidemen Charity Match 2026?
YouTube All-Stars won the Sidemen Charity Match 2026 on penalties for the second year in a row. The match ended 10-10 after regular time, with YouTube All-Stars winning the penalty shootout 4-1.
What was the final score of the Sidemen Charity Match 2026?
The final score was Sidemen FC 10-10 YouTube All-Stars after regular time. YouTube All-Stars then won the penalty shootout 4-1 to take the title.
How many viewers watched the Sidemen Charity Match 2026?
The Sidemen Charity Match 2026 peaked at 2,263,833 concurrent viewers across all channels including co-streamers on YouTube, Twitch, and Kick, according to Streams Charts. The official Sidemen YouTube stream alone peaked at 1,958,742 viewers. This is the lowest peak viewership for the event since 2022, when the match recorded an all-time record of 2,807,969 peak viewers.
How much money did the Sidemen Charity Match 2026 raise?
The Sidemen Charity Match 2026 raised approximately $8.4 million (£6.7M+) for charity.
What is the all-time peak viewership record for the Sidemen Charity Match?
The all-time peak viewership record for the Sidemen Charity Match belongs to the 2022 edition with 2,807,969 peak concurrent viewers on YouTube.