Sidemen Charity Match Returns at Wembley
Sidemen Charity Match Returns at Wembley : The Sidemen are back with their annual charity football match at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 8 March. The highly anticipated event, which has become a huge spectacle over the years, will feature some of YouTube’s biggest stars in a friendly but competitive match aimed at raising money for charity. With over 90,000 fans expected to attend and millions more watching live, this year’s match promises to be the biggest yet. Proceeds from the event will go to Bright Side and BBC Children in Need, continuing their tradition of using entertainment to make a difference.
The Sidemen, a group of seven prominent YouTubers (KSI, Wroetoshaw, Miniminter, Behzinga, TBJZL, Vikkstar123, and Zerkaa), have built an online empire since forming in 2013. Initially recognised for their video game content, most notably Grand Theft Auto V, the group’s influence has spread to multiple industries including fashion, fast food, literature and a Netflix documentary. Their annual charity football matches, which began in 2016, have become a staple of the YouTube community, having previously been held at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, The Valley in Charlton and West Ham’s London Stadium. However, hosting the match at Wembley this year marks a new milestone, cementing the Sidemen’s status as one of the world’s most influential digital creative groups.
The Sidemen Charity Match’s impact continues to grow each year. In 2023, the fifth edition of the match raised over £2 million for charity and set a Guinness World Record for the most-watched live sports broadcast on social media, with 2.5 million simultaneous viewers. This year, Sidemen aims to break that record once again, with fans around the world able to watch the match on the group’s official YouTube channel from 14:10 GMT. Given the impressive list of participating creators, the game is expected to attract even more attention than in previous years.
Sidemen Charity Match Returns at Wembley
The game will once again pit the Sidemen team against the YouTube Allstars, a team of content creators from a variety of platforms. Historically, the Sidemen have dominated the game, winning all but one of the previous games. However, the YouTube Allstars return with a determined team of famous influencers like Logan Paul, iShowSpeed, and Mr. Beast, who will definitely bring their competitive spirit to the field. Fans can expect exciting moments, unexpected goals, and plenty of fun stunts throughout the game.
This year’s roster is filled with notable internet personalities. The Sidemen team will feature Logan Paul, KSI, Miniminter, Wrotosha, Behzinga, TBJZL, Jerka, Vicstar123, and other creators like Joe Weller, Callux, XQC, and Mark Rober. Meanwhile, the YouTube Allstars team will feature heavyweights like Kai Senat, Max Fosh, ChrisMD, Chunkz, Deji, MrBeast, and Niko Omilana. With such an exciting lineup of players, the match is set to be an unforgettable clash of personalities and skills.
The Sidemen Charity Match has evolved into much more than just a game – it has become an annual event that brings together fans, creators, and charities for a good cause. Whether fans are attending Wembley in person or coming from all over the world, they can expect an afternoon of high-energy football, hilarious moments and a stellar performance from YouTube’s biggest stars united for charity. With the event’s history of breaking records and exceeding expectations, there’s no doubt that this year’s match will be one of the most talked about games in internet history.