The Sidemen Charity Match 2025 wasn’t just another YouTube event—it was a historic moment in digital entertainment.
Taking over Wembley Stadium for the first time, the match shattered records in attendance, viewership, and fundraising.
With a sold-out crowd of 90,000, over 14 million online viewers, and £4.7 million raised for charity, this year’s showdown was the biggest yet.
Held on March 8, 2025, the annual match saw Sidemen FC take on the YouTube Allstars, with a lineup stacked with some of the internet’s most recognizable names. And let’s just say, they did not disappoint.
A Star-Studded Lineup Took Over Wembley
This wasn’t your average charity match—this was an all-out internet spectacle, featuring some of the biggest personalities in entertainment, gaming, and sports.
Sidemen FC:
- KSI – YouTuber, musician, and boxer
- Miniminter – Founding Sidemen member and football enthusiast
- TBJZL – Known for his football skills and precision passing
- Behzinga – The fitness king of the group
- Vikkstar123 – Call of Duty legend turned footballer
- W2S (Harry Lewis) – The wildcard of the team
- Zerkaa – One of the smartest playmakers on the field
YouTube Allstars:
- MrBeast – YouTube’s philanthropy king, stepping onto the pitch
- IShowSpeed – The chaotic energy and heart of the squad
- Logan Paul – WWE superstar and entrepreneur, bringing his combat sports experience
- xQc – Twitch’s most unpredictable streamer
- Theo Baker – Football YouTuber and skilled player
- Niko Omilana – Prankster-turned-footballer
- Chunkz – Crowd favorite and skilled striker
With sold-out tickets in just three hours and over 230,000 fans attempting to buy seats, it was clear this was no ordinary match. But the real action? That was still to come.
The Most Insane Moment of the Game
The Sidemen Charity Match 2025 was a goal-fest, ending in an unbelievable 9-9 draw—the kind of high-scoring madness you only see in FIFA video games. With the pressure sky-high, it all came down to a penalty shootout.
And that’s when IShowSpeed stepped up. With millions watching worldwide, the YouTube star took the final penalty and buried it in the back of the net, securing a historic win for the YouTube Allstars—their first since 2017 (The Sun).
If that wasn’t wild enough, Logan Paul brought his WWE background to the match—suplexing his own teammate Joe Weller mid-game. Because why play by the rules when you can body-slam your way into highlight reels? (TalkSport).
Record-Breaking Numbers: Attendance, Views, and Donations
This year’s Sidemen Charity Match wasn’t just fun—it was historic.
- Attendance: 90,000 fans packed Wembley, making it the largest audience in Sidemen Charity Match history.
- Online Viewership: Over 14 million people tuned in to watch the action unfold, setting a new record for the event.
- Funds Raised: The event raised an incredible £4.7 million, smashing the previous record of £2.4 million set in 2023. Proceeds went to BBC Children in Need, Bright Side (the Sidemen’s own charity), and M7 Education (Front Office Sports).
A Game-Changer for Influencer Sports
The Sidemen Charity Match 2025 was more than just a game—it was a cultural moment.
From record-breaking numbers to jaw-dropping highlights, it proved that YouTubers aren’t just content creators—they’re game-changers in sports and philanthropy.
With each passing year, this match gets bigger, wilder, and more impactful. So, the real question is—how will they top this in 2026?
