After Party Studios, a renowned production company, is set to produce the live stream of the highly anticipated Sidemen Charity Match. This marks the fourth consecutive year that After Party has been involved in this annual event.
The match is scheduled for 18 April at Wembley Stadium with an expected attendance of 90,000 spectators. The event will see YouTube creators and internet stars face off in a football match. This year's line-up includes core members of Sidemen FC such as Zerkaa, W2S, Vikkstar, Tobi Brown (TBJZL), Deji, Miniminter, Behzinga and KSI. Other notable participants include Niko Omilana (The Traitors), WillNe, Lazarbeam, XQC among others. For the first time ever in this annual event's history; members from Sidemen will be split across two teams - SDMN FC and YouTube AllStars.
Joshua Barnett, CEO of After Party Studios and executive producer of the Sidemen Charity Match, said:
“The Sidemen Charity Match has grown into one of the most significant creator-led live events in the world , breaking viewing records and raising millions for charity. Returning to a sold-out Wembley Stadium in 2026, this year’ s match will be our most ambitious yet, covering even more angles, making the fans in stadium become part of the action and really dialling up the inner rivalry between the Sidemen teams.”
Live streaming details
The live stream of the match will be available on YouTube and has been commissioned by Sidemen Entertainment. The 180-minute show will be hosted by Munya Chawawa and Elz The Witch with Spencer FC and Stephen Tries providing commentary throughout the game. Multi-cam directors Matt Amos (Brits, BAFTAs) and Gemma Knight (MLS soccer) are tasked with capturing every moment of this thrilling encounter while Amanda Cox serves as lead producer alongside Andy Wood who takes up duties as live producer.
Sidemen Entertainment CEO Victor Bengtsson along with Head of Operations Anna Sirius have commissioned this entire event which promises to deliver high-quality entertainment for sports fans around the globe. Last year’s charity match featured popular personalities like MrBeast and Logan Paul drawing over 20 million viewers worldwide. It was a thrilling 9-9 draw that raised over £4.7 million for charities including Bright Side, BBC Children In Need, and M7 Education. SDMN FC emerged as the winners lifting the trophy.
This year's event will continue to support charitable causes with all proceeds going towards Bright Side and M7 Education. This initiative not only provides entertainment but also contributes significantly to these noble causes. Sports fans and sports betting enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting match filled with popular internet personalities while contributing towards a good cause. The involvement of After Party Studios ensures high-quality production making this event a must-watch for all.
