Sidemen 2026: Details ahead of their next charity football match
The Sidemen charity football match has become a regular event in British culture since it first took place in June 2016 at St Mary's Stadium. Since then, five
footballgroundguide.comHere’s the latest on the 2026 Sidemen Charity Match.
- Event date and format: The Sidemen Charity Match 2026 is set for Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wembley Stadium, with Sidemen FC vs. the YouTube Allstars. Proceeds are directed to Bright Side and BBC Children in Need.[2][7]
- Ticketing and attendance: Tickets reportedly sold out quickly in previous years, and organizers continued with a similar pricing approach for 2026; standard tickets were expected to be in a comparable price range, with strong demand noted.[4][5]
- Broadcast and lineup: The event includes a livestream on the Sidemen YouTube channel, with a final lineup and commentators announced closer to showtime; kickoff around 3:00 PM BST, and the stream starting earlier for pre-match coverage.[3][9]
- Charities: Proceeds support Bright Side and BBC Children in Need (also referenced as M7 Education in some listings).[5][7]
- Context and anticipation: The 2025 edition raised substantial funds at Wembley (tens of millions in donations across events), helping set expectations for 2026’s impact given the expanded lineup.[1][5]
Illustrative snapshot:
- Kickoff: 3:00 PM BST (live stream begins around 2:10 PM BST with commentators)[9]
- Location: Wembley Stadium, London[7]
- Charities: Bright Side and BBC Children in Need[2][5]
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