When a group of YouTubers sells out one of the biggest stadiums in the world, it’s not just a spectacle — it’s a statement. On 8 March 2025, 90,000 fans packed Wembley Stadium for the Sidemen Charity Match, an event that raised over £4.5 million for charity.

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Money raised: £4.5 million ·
Attendance: 90,000 (sell-out) ·
Date: 8 March 2025 ·
Venue: Wembley Stadium ·
Teams: Sidemen FC vs YouTube Allstars ·
Ticket status: Sold out

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
3Timeline signal
4What’s next

Eight facts in the key facts table show the event’s scale: the date, venue, sell-out crowd, and the fundraising haul that more than doubled the 2023 total.

Metric Detail
Event name Sidemen Charity Match 2025
Date 8 March 2025
Venue Wembley Stadium, London
Kick-off time 3:00 PM GMT
Final score Sidemen FC 6 – 3 YouTube Allstars
Attendance 90,000 (sell-out)
Money raised £4.5 million+
Tickets Sold out (prices ranged from £12 to £169 hospitality)

Is there a Sidemen Charity Match in 2025?

Yes — the Sidemen Charity Match 2025 took place on Saturday, 8 March 2025 at Wembley Stadium in London, as confirmed by the Wembley Stadium official event page. The match pitted Sidemen FC against the YouTube Allstars, a team of top creators from around the world.

When and where was the Sidemen Charity Match 2025 held?

  • Date: Saturday, 8 March 2025 (Wembley Stadium official venue)
  • Venue: Wembley Stadium, the 90,000-capacity national stadium in London (Sponsorship.org industry coverage)
  • Format: Charity football match between two teams of influencers (Wembley Stadium official venue)

The implication: selling out Wembley for a creator-led event signals that influencer charity matches have moved from niche internet events to mainstream live spectacles.

What time is the Sidemen Charity Match?

Gates opened at 1:30 PM GMT, with the official Sidemen livestream starting at 2:10 PM GMT and kick-off at 3:00 PM GMT, according to the official YouTube stream (event livestream).

What is the kick-off time for the Sidemen Charity Match 2025?

  • Gates: 1:30 PM GMT (Wembley Stadium official venue)
  • Livestream start: 2:10 PM GMT (YouTube official stream schedule)
  • Kick-off: 3:00 PM GMT (YouTube official stream)

Why this matters: the early start allowed families with children to attend — Wembley’s policy required under-14s to be accompanied by an adult, and no under-2s were permitted (Wembley Stadium venue policies).

How can I watch the Sidemen Charity Match live?

The match was livestreamed for free on the Sidemen YouTube channel (official event stream). There was no traditional TV broadcast. An on-demand replay is available on the same channel after the live event.

Where to watch Sidemen Charity Match 2025?

  • Official livestream: YouTube – search “Sidemen Charity Match 2025” (YouTube official stream)
  • Replay: available on the Sidemen YouTube channel post-match (Sidemen FC club official site)
  • No cable or satellite broadcast (Wembley Stadium event page)

The trade-off: live attendance sold out months in advance, but a free YouTube broadcast gave millions of global fans access — a model that may become the standard for influencer-led events.

How much money did the Sidemen Charity Match 2025 raise?

The 2025 edition raised over £4.5 million, surpassing the previous records of £2.4 million in 2023 and £1.5 million in 2022. According to the official livestream statements (event stream breakdown), fundraising was split 43% to Bright Side, 50% to BBC Children in Need, and 7% to M7 Education. Separately, the stream noted that profits from match-related activities would be donated 86% to Bright Side and 14% to M7 Education.

Which charities benefited from the Sidemen Charity Match 2025?

  • Bright Side – 43% of match fundraising (YouTube official split announced)
  • BBC Children in Need – 50% of match fundraising (YouTube official split)
  • M7 Education – 7% of match fundraising (YouTube official split)

How does the 2025 total compare to previous matches? The table below shows the growth trajectory.

Three editions, one trend: consecutive record-breaking totals.

Year Amount raised Source
2022 £1.5 million Wikipedia (community reference)
2023 £2.4 million Wikipedia (community reference)
2025 £4.5 million+ YouTube official stream

The pattern: each edition has roughly doubled the previous total, suggesting that influencer charity matches have crossed into a scale where corporate sponsors, hospitality packages, and global streaming revenue compound the money raised.

What was the final score and lineup of the Sidemen Charity Match 2025?

Sidemen FC defeated YouTube Allstars 6–3, according to the official match coverage (YouTube livestream). The home team included KSI, W2S, Miniminter, and other Sidemen members; the Allstars featured prominent YouTubers like MrBeast (captain) and others.

Who scored in the Sidemen Charity Match 2025?

  • Full goalscorers list is available on FotMob (sports stats database) and Wikipedia (community wiki)
  • Confirmed final score: Sidemen FC 6 – 3 YouTube Allstars (YouTube official stream)

What were the team lineups?

  • Sidemen FC: KSI, W2S, Miniminter, Zerkaa, TBJZL, Behzinga, Vikkstar123, plus guests (Sidemen FC club official site)
  • YouTube Allstars: MrBeast (captain), and other creators (Wembley Stadium event page)
The upshot

The Sidemen FC victory extends their unbeaten record in these charity matches. For the Allstars, the loss doesn’t matter — the real win was the £4.5 million raised.

The pattern: each match sees the Sidemen FC maintain their unbeaten streak while raising millions for charity.

Timeline of the Sidemen Charity Match 2025

  • November 2024 — Match announced; hospitality packages released (Wembley Stadium official venue)
  • December 2024 — General ticket sale at 9:00 AM GMT; sold out within 3–4 hours, with over 62,000 in the queue (Football Ground Guide fan resource)
  • February 2025 — Team lineups unveiled via social media (Sidemen FC club official site)
  • 8 March 2025 — Match day: 90,000 attendance, Sidemen FC win 6-3 (Wembley Stadium official venue)
  • March 2025 (post-match) — Fundraising total announced: £4.5 million+ (Wikipedia community reference)
  • 2026 (planned) — Seventh charity match expected; tickets not yet on sale (YouTube official stream)

The timeline shows steady progression from announcement to record-breaking results.

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Clarity check: What’s confirmed, what’s still uncertain

Confirmed facts

  • Match took place 8 March 2025 at Wembley (Wembley Stadium official venue)
  • Over £4.5 million raised (Wikipedia community reference)
  • Sidemen FC won 6-3 (YouTube official stream)
  • Tickets sold out (Sponsorship.org industry coverage)
  • Beneficiaries announced: Bright Side, BBC Children in Need, M7 Education (YouTube official stream)

What’s unclear

  • Exact final distribution of funds among the three charities (YouTube official stream announced split but final figures not published)
  • Full details for 2026 match (date, teams, venue) are not confirmed (Wembley Stadium 2025 page)
  • KSI’s reasons for leaving Sidemen remain speculative, per Wikipedia (community wiki)
  • Whether 2026 tickets have already sold out is unconfirmed (Sidemen FC official site has no 2026 ticket page)
What to watch

For fans and charities alike, the unclear area is the final allocation of the £4.5 million. The announced split (43/50/7) may shift once all revenue streams are accounted for. Sidemen FC fans should monitor the official YouTube channel for the post-event financial report.

The key takeaway: while most major details are confirmed, the final charity distribution remains to be audited.

Quotes from the Sidemen Charity Match 2025

“We can’t believe the support – this is our biggest match yet.”

— Sidemen (collective statement), as quoted by BBC News (public broadcaster)

“The 2025 edition raised over £4.5 million after selling out Wembley Stadium.”

— Wikipedia (community-maintained reference)

“All 90,000 tickets sold out in just 3 hours after going on sale at 9:00am.”

— Sponsorship.org (industry coverage)

For fans in Canada and beyond, the record-breaking £4.5 million haul signals that influencer-led charity events are now a legitimate major fundraising channel. The choice for traditional sports charities is clear: partner with digital creators, or risk being left off the pitch.

For those wanting a complete overview of the event, the Sidemen Charity Match 2025 recap provides all the details from Wembley Stadium.

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Frequently asked questions

What charities benefited from the Sidemen Charity Match 2025?

Funds were split among Bright Side (43%), BBC Children in Need (50%), and M7 Education (7%), as stated on the official YouTube stream (event rules).

How can I get tickets for the 2026 Sidemen Charity Match?

Tickets for 2026 are not yet on sale. Follow the Sidemen YouTube channel and Sidemen FC official site (club site) for announcements.

Who won the Sidemen Charity Match 2025?

Sidemen FC won 6–3 against the YouTube Allstars (YouTube official stream).

Can I watch the Sidemen Charity Match on TV?

No — the match was exclusively livestreamed on YouTube (Wembley Stadium event page).

How long does the Sidemen Charity Match last?

The match lasted approximately 90 minutes plus stoppage time; the full livestream including pre-show ran about 3 hours (YouTube official stream duration).

Are there age restrictions for attending the Sidemen Charity Match?

Wembley Stadium policy: no under-2s allowed; under-14s must be accompanied by an adult (Wembley Stadium official page).

What is the history of the Sidemen Charity Match?

The first match was held in 2020; editions in 2022 and 2023 raised £1.5m and £2.4m respectively (Wikipedia community reference).

These FAQs address the most common queries about the event.