Sidemen Charity Match 2026: Wembley Showdown Set for Spectacular Return
The Sidemen Charity Match makes its highly anticipated return this weekend, with millions of pounds expected to be raised for charitable causes at Wembley Stadium. Founded by the popular Sidemen YouTubers in 2016, this event has become a global phenomenon, generating over £8 million for charity across its previous six editions. The 2026 showdown promises to deliver excitement and drama, building on the legacy of past matches.
Match Details and Start Time
The game is scheduled to kick off at 3pm on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Tickets for the 90,000-seat Wembley Stadium sold out in a remarkable three hours, raising an impressive £4.7 million for the Bright Side and M7 Education charities. This marks the second consecutive year the charity match has been held at Wembley, following previous editions at St Mary's Stadium in 2016, The Valley in 2017, 2018, and 2022, and the London Stadium in 2023.
How to Watch the Charity Match
Fans worldwide can watch the Sidemen Charity Match for free on the official Sidemen YouTube channel. This accessibility ensures that the event reaches a broad audience, maximizing its charitable impact and engagement.
Lineups and Team Changes
This year's match features notable changes, with several Sidemen members switching to the YouTube Allstars team. Key players KSI, Miniminter, and Behzinga will represent the YouTube Allstars, adding a fresh dynamic to the competition. The full lineups are as follows:
- Sidemen FC: Manager Jack Joseph, with players including Deji, Marlon, Zerkaa, Arthur TV, Aminematue, ChrisMD, xQc, Adapt, Jynxzi, TBJZL, Niko, AB, AJ Shabeel, LazarBeam, Lacy, Wroetoshaw, and Vikkstar123.
- YouTube Allstars: Manager Calfreezy, with players including Sketch, KSI, CarryMinati, Miniminter, George Clarkey, Ibai, AngryGinge, Squeezie, MrWhoseTheBoss, Nykchazza, Fanum, Behzinga, Danny Aarons, Stable Ronaldo, El Rubius, ItalianBach, and Jasontheween.
Match Rules and Previous Results
If the game ends in a draw after 90 minutes, it will proceed directly to a penalty shootout, without extra time. This rule was introduced last year, when the 2025 match finished as an incredible 9-9 draw, with the YouTube Allstars winning 5-4 on penalties. Historically, the Sidemen hold a better overall record, with four victories compared to two wins by the YouTube Allstars. Past results include:
- 2016: Sidemen 7-2 YouTube Allstars
- 2017: Sidemen 0-2 YouTube Allstars
- 2018: Sidemen 7-1 YouTube Allstars
- 2022: Sidemen 8-7 YouTube Allstars
- 2023: Sidemen 8-5 YouTube Allstars
- 2025: Sidemen 9-9 YouTube Allstars (YouTube Allstars win 5-4 on penalties)
The Sidemen Charity Match 2026 is poised to be a thrilling event, combining entertainment with significant charitable contributions. Fans can look forward to a day of high-energy football and community spirit at Wembley Stadium.
