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Sidemen Charity Match

Imagine a super fun soccer game where YouTubers play to help people and raise tons of money!

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Wembley Stadium hosting the 2025 Sidemen charity match

Wembley Stadium hosting the 2025 Sidemen charity match

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Sidemen Charity Football Match 2018
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Opening ceremony of the Sidemen Charity Match 2025 at Wembley Stadium
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Sidemen Charity Match 2023 Pre-Game
Sidemen Charity Match 2025 Warm up
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Sidemen Charity Match 2025 Before Game

Key Facts

Event Type
Charity football (soccer) match.
First Played
2016.
Total Raised So Far
Over £8.5 million.
WOW Fact
One game was watched by over 2.5 million people at the same time!

Meet the Sidemen Soccer Stars!

Have you ever watched your favorite YouTubers? Well, a group called the Sidemen, who are super popular online, decided to play a big soccer game! They get together with other famous YouTubers to play against each other.

It's like a giant playground game, but with a really important mission: to help charities. They wear cool jerseys and play their best to make people happy and raise money for good causes.

Where Did This Awesome Game Come From?

This amazing charity soccer game started way back in 2016! That’s almost as old as some of you! The Sidemen, who are seven friends, thought it would be a fantastic idea to use their love for soccer and their huge online following to do something good. They’ve held these games every so often since then, picking different stadiums that are super big, like places where real soccer teams play!

Why This Game is a Superhero!

This soccer match is like a superhero because it helps so many people! All the money raised goes to different charities in Britain. These charities do important work, like helping sick kids, protecting animals, or making sure people have food.

So, when the Sidemen and their friends play, they're not just having fun; they're making a real difference in the world. It shows that even playing games can be a way to be kind and helpful.

How They Score Big for Charity!

It’s pretty simple! The Sidemen team plays against another team made up of other YouTubers, often called the YouTube Allstars. Everyone watches the game live on YouTube, which is like watching TV but on your computer or tablet! As people watch, they can donate money. The more people watch, the more money is raised. It’s a win-win: the players have fun, and charities get lots of support!

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