More Red Lion than Three Lions as YouTubers put on 20-goal show

Good afternoon and welcome to our live blog for the Sidemen FC vs YouTube Allstars charity football match at Wembley.

Returning for its seventh instalment, the event is organised by YouTube group, the Sidemen. 90,000 fans will arrive in north-west London to witness their favourite content creators and online personalities feature in a blockbuster at England’s showpiece stadium. The event is a fantastic way of raising money for charity, with last year’s edition generating over £4.7 million.

This year, all proceeds will go to the following charities.

Bright Side: a grant-making charity that helps individuals “find and maintain a safe place to call home” and aids “young people in accessing education, spaces and opportunities.”

M7 Education: an educative organisation which “helps teachers bring learning to life through amazing, memorable school trips and workshops.”

This game is the 10th anniversary of this fundraiser. Back in 2016, the match was held at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, with the Sidemen winning 7-2. Three matches were hosted at The Valley, Championship outfit Charlton Athletic’s home, between 2017 and 2022, before a game at the London Stadium in 2023 and last year’s edition at Wembley.

After a decade of exponential growth, the popularity of these internet stars and influencers has skyrocketed, and it promises to be an unforgettable occasion for a generation of young spectators.

In 2025, it was 9-9 after 90 minutes, with the All Stars claiming a 5-4 penalty shootout win. It was their first victory in the event since 2017.

This afternoon’s match marks a different direction for the event. Some Sidemen members, KSI, Miniminter and Behzinga, will play on the All Stars side. Meanwhile, Zerkaa, Wroetoshaw, Vikkstar and TBJZL will stay on the Sidemen team.

You can freely watch the game via a live stream, which begins at 14:10, on the Sidemen’s YouTube channel.