Sidemen Charity Match 2026: Date, Teams & How to Watch Live

What Is the Sidemen Charity Match?

The Sidemen Charity Match is the biggest creator-led charity football event in the world. Running since 2016, it pits the Sidemen against a team of top YouTubers and influencers in a full match at Wembley Stadium — one of the most iconic football venues on the planet.

Over the years the series has raised over £8.5 million for British charities. The 2025 edition alone raised a record-breaking £4.7 million for BBC's Children in Need, Sidemen's Bright Side, and M7 Education, with 90,000 fans in attendance.

What's New in 2026: Sidemen Split Across Teams

The biggest change for the Sidemen Charity Match 2026 is that — for the first time in the event's history — the Sidemen will not all play on the same side. The group is being split across both teams: KSI, Miniminter, and Behzinga have been confirmed as YouTube Allstars, facing off against their own group members.

This format change is expected to dramatically increase the drama and entertainment value of the match, as fans will watch the Sidemen go head-to-head against each other in a competitive charity setting.

Confirmed Participants

The full roster has not yet been announced, but the following creators are confirmed for the Sidemen Charity Match 2026:

How to Watch the Sidemen Charity Match 2026 Live

The Sidemen Charity Match 2026 live stream will be free to watch on the official Sidemen YouTube channel. No subscription or ticket is needed to watch online — just open YouTube at kickoff time on April 18 at 3:00 PM BST.

Additionally, many of the participating creators will stream from their own POV on their individual channels, giving viewers multiple perspectives of the action. Watch parties from other streamers are also expected to draw large audiences on Twitch and YouTube.

Tickets: Already Sold Out

Physical tickets for Wembley Stadium — including VIP hospitality packages — sold out within two hours of going on sale. While no new tickets are currently available, fans should keep checking official channels for any potential re-releases or resale opportunities closer to April 18.

Sidemen Charity Match 2025: Last Year's Record

For context on just how big this event is: the 2025 edition ended in a dramatic 9–9 draw, with the Sidemen equalizing in the final minute. The match peaked at 2,758,151 concurrent viewers across platforms — one of the most-watched creator events in livestreaming history.

The 2025 match raised a record £4.7 million for charity, pushing the all-time total across all Sidemen Charity Match editions past £8.5 million.