The Sidemen are bringing back their highly anticipated Charity Match for 2025, blending the worlds of content creation, sports, and esports into an exciting event. Originally inspired by their participation in the 2015 Wembley Cup, this marks the sixth edition of the charity showdown between Sidemen FC and the YouTube Allstars. While the event is rooted in football, it has gained massive traction in the esports and streaming community, with prominent gaming personalities taking part.
When and Where is the 2025 Sidemen Charity Match?
The match is set to take place on March 8, 2025, kicking off at 3 p.m. GMT. Once again, Wembley Stadium, the home of England’s national football team, will host the event. As one of the biggest creator-driven events of the year, this charity match attracts a sold-out crowd and millions of viewers worldwide.
How to Watch the Sidemen Charity Match 2025
Tickets for the match went on sale in November and sold out almost instantly, filling Wembley Stadium to capacity. However, esports fans and gaming enthusiasts can still catch the action live from home.
The entire match will be streamed on the official Sidemen YouTube channel, ensuring that fans worldwide can tune in. Additionally, several top-tier streamers from the esports community are expected to host watch parties, including xQc and MrBeast, allowing their audiences to engage with the game in real time.
Who is Playing in the Sidemen Charity Match?
The Sidemen Charity Match 2025 will feature a star-studded roster, with a mix of Sidemen members, gaming influencers, and top-tier content creators from the streaming and esports scenes. Some of the confirmed participants include:
- Olajide “KSI” Olatunji
- Harry “W2S” Lewis
- Joshua “Zerkaa” Bradley
- Vikram “Vikkstar123” Singh Barn
- Ethan “Behzinga” Payne
- Tobias “TBJZL” Brown
- Simon “Miniminter” Minter
- Kai Cenat
- Roberto “Fanum” Pena
- Rani “Stable Ronaldo” Netz (popular FIFA streamer)
- Lannan “LazarBeam” Neville Eacott
- Niko Omilana
- Joe Weller
- Christopher “ChrisMD” Michael Dixon
- Emmanuel John “Manny” Brown
- Maximilian “Max Fosh” Arthur Fosh
- Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr.
- George Clarkey
While team rosters are yet to be finalized, Callum “Calfreezy” Airey and Josh “TheBurntChip” Larkin have been confirmed as managers, adding another level of excitement to the competition.
The Esports Connection & Streaming Influence
What makes this charity match particularly intriguing for esports fans is the overlap between gaming, content creation, and traditional sports. Many of the participants are key figures in esports and gaming culture, whether through FIFA streams, competitive gaming, or Twitch and YouTube content. Their presence elevates the match beyond a typical charity football event, making it a global spectacle that unites fans across gaming, esports, and sports entertainment.
Sidemen Charity Match Halftime Show
In addition to the football action, the Sidemen Charity Match 2025 will feature an exciting halftime show. While details remain under wraps, previous years have included performances, challenges, and surprise guest appearances from top-tier influencers, esports pros, and music artists.
Why This Matters to the Gaming & Esports Community
The Sidemen Charity Match is more than just a football match—it’s a crossover event that showcases the power of online gaming communities and their influence in mainstream entertainment. It bridges the gap between sports and esports, uniting fans from both worlds in support of charity.
With some of the biggest names in streaming and gaming involved, this year’s event is shaping up to be one of the most exciting creator-driven spectacles of 2025.
