The Sidemen Charity Match is expanding, the stakes are increasing, and pride & reputation are rising steadily. Following the British YouTube channel Sidemen’s announcement that their popular charity match would return in 2023, there was a lot of excitement on social media.
The much-awaited charity event, which was first held in 2016, has since become a yearly spectacular. Last year’s match, for example, attracted an astounding 2.6 million concurrent views and more than 18 million views in the first 24 hours.
Some of the greatest names in YouTube, music, and sports are coming back this year, and participants will use their appearances to raise money for charity throughout the nation.
Here is all the information you need to know about the 2023 Sidemen Charity Football Match including how to get tickets and a possible lineup.
Sidemen Charity Match 2023
This summer, the Sidemen will host another exciting charity football game, and this time they’re going large.
For those who are not familiar, the Sidemen Charity contest is a 90-minute soccer contest between the home team SDMN FC, which consists of all seven Sidemen members and a handful of their friends, and the visiting team YouTube All-Stars XI, which normally consists of UK and worldwide creators/streamers.
Once more, the content creators will get together to play football and donate money to various charities. Millions of viewers from around the world will be tuned in to witness their favorite online personalities square off on the pitch if recent history is any sign.
In September of last year, Sidemen competed in a charity match and defeated YouTube All-Stars 8-7. Both teams had extremely well-known YouTube and Twitch creators, which undoubtedly attracted crowds.
The lineup for the 2023 tournament has not yet been made public, despite big names like Mr. Beast, Karl Jacobs, GeorgeNotFound, and IShowSpeed joining Brits like KSI, Minimeter, Niko Omilana, and Chunkz on the pitch.
The date and location are currently the only details that have been made publicly available. The Sidemen Charity Match will take place in September 2023, on September 9, the same as last year.
With the acquiring the London Stadium for the game, the location is also upgraded. Fans of the Premier League will be familiar with the 60,000-seat venue as West Ham United FC’s home.
Some of you may have seen it in Sidemen Sunday
We’re back 🎉
09.09.23
London Stadium
60,000 in attendance
Ticket info at https://t.co/G0jrVpuOWF 🎫 pic.twitter.com/xlnzOpFp6T
— Sidemen (@Sidemen) May 29, 2023
About The Group SIDEMEN
Internet stars KSI, Miniminter, Zerkaa, TBJZL, Behzinga, Vikkstar123, and W2S make form the British YouTube group is known as The Sidemen.
To collect money for various philanthropic organizations, the group has sponsored four football games. The seven members of the group and several other YouTubers who were linked with them have competed as Sidemen Football Club in all of the matches so far, while other YouTubers have competed as the YouTube Allstars.
Sidemen Charity Match is for a Good cause
The Sidemen Charity Match reaches a significant milestone in 2023 thanks to its return for a fifth time as well as the noble cause for which it raised an incredible amount in the previous year.
In addition to TikTok sensation Noah Beck, Mr. Beast, and LazarBeam, among other well-known figures, the 2022 match included an All-Stars roster and raised a total of £1,074,379 for charity. The charity events in 2023 benefit Calm, Teenage Cancer Trust, and Rays of Sunshine.
Graham Gilmore, CEO of London Stadium stated,
Following the announcement, Graham Gilmore, CEO of London Stadium, has expressed his excitement about hosting this year’s event.
“This event goes from strength to strength, with the move to London Stadium demonstrating the success The Sidemen have built over recent years, not only in bringing so many great names together but raising money for important charities too,” he said. “In addition, we will be delighted to welcome the huge global audience on streaming and digital channels, who will be joining the 60k plus fans in the Stadium!”
Joshua Bradley aka Zerkaa, The Sidemen says,
“This is a major milestone for us. When we first set up this event back in 2016, we never thought we’d be playing in a stadium of over 62,000 people. Not only are we able to give back to our loyal fans, but being able to raise further funds for charities that are so close to our hearts give us a lot to be proud and thankful for. We can’t wait to see all of you in September.”
When is the Sidemen Charity Match scheduled for 2023?
Fans of the Sidemen won’t have to wait long for the start of this year’s charity event at the London Stadium. The Sidemen Charity Match is on September 9, 2023. Sam Uwins, the manager of the British YouTube group, confirmed this on Twitter.
Uwins went on to claim in his tweet that,
“This is going to be the best event so far and could be the biggest single-day YouTube event ever.”
On Saturday, September 9, the Sidemen Charity game will occur. A time has not yet been set for the game to begin. 60,000 people are expected to line up at the London Stadium.
Where will it be held?
The Sidemen Charity Match will take place in 2023 at the London Stadium. This venue is much larger than anything we’ve seen in past years, with 60,000 seats available. The Valley, the home field of Charlton Athletic Football Club, hosted the previous three games.
When Will the Sidemen Charity Match in 2023 Start?
Even though the Sidemen Charity Match’s precise start time has not yet been established, we can make a reliable guess based on the previous year’s match.
This year’s game is most likely to begin at 3 PM based on the timing of last year’s contest. It’s crucial to remember that this is just a prediction and that the event’s organizers could reveal a different start time closer to the actual event.
To avoid missing the real kickoff time, it is advised that viewers stay up to date with the latest information from official sources, such as the Sidemen’s social media accounts or their website.
How to watch?
Through the official Sidemen account on YouTube, you can watch the Sidemen Charity Match live. Of course, this implies that you may watch on any gadget that can stream content from YouTube, such as an Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, or Chromecast. Any appropriate mobile device can cast the feed to your TV, and smart TVs typically have a built-in YouTube app.
However, Chunkz, IShowSpeed, Cal The Dragon, Noah Beck, and Harry Pinero all made an appearance the year before. All of the Sidemen members for this year, including Miniminter, KSI, Zerkaa, Behzinga, TBJZL, Vikkstar123, and W2S, have already been confirmed.
Who will perform in the match?
The entire squad roster for the competition has yet to be chosen or made public. All seven members of the Sidemen group—JJ “KSI,” Harry “W2S,” Simon “Miniminter,” Vik “Vikkstar123,” Ethan “Behzinga,” Josh “Zerkaa,” and Tobi “TBJZL”—are all but guaranteed to start the game, barring any injuries.
Two additional well-known performers have already been formally announced for the occasion. Jimmy “MrBeast” and Darren “IShowSpeed” are two YouTube streamers. Niko Omilana of the Beta Squad was depicted on one of the posters, hinting that he will also be featured in the event.
One of these two will be making an appearance in this year’s charity match…
Welcome to the charity match speed 🤝 pic.twitter.com/zOzh0e4Uw4
— Sidemen (@Sidemen) June 19, 2023
Where to buy tickets?
The Sidemen have finally answered all the often-asked questions from fans about how to get into the capital in September by releasing all the necessary information. Even though the arena is far larger than it was for the previous iterations, demand is predicted to increase even more than it did the year before.
As part of the pre-sale release on June 30, Side+ members could buy tickets. Pre-sealing for Side+ subscribers will begin on June 30 and only a few tickets will be made available.
Memberships to Side+ Plus start at £6.99 per month and are available here. After that, all tickets are released on Monday, July 3. Fans can express their interest in buying tickets by registering here.
For more details and to express your interest, visit The Sidemen FC website. Entry fees start at £8 per person. If tickets are not available when they are needed, you will be able to tune in and watch every moment of the action as it happens live on The Sidemen YouTube channel.
Tickets sold out in just 90 minutes
Update: Sadly, all stadium tickets were sold out today, July 3, within an hour and a half of their availability on the sidemenfc.com website. But if you’re fortunate, you could still be able to buy some tickets from brokers.
On Monday, July 3, tickets for the game went on sale to the general public, and fans quickly purchased their seats for the day. The Sidemen announced that the London Stadium would be sold out in September two hours after tickets went on sale.
“SOLD OUT. 62k tickets gone to you guys, thank you so much, this is going to be an incredible event that will go down in YouTube history,” they wrote on Twitter.
“If you didn’t manage to get a ticket you can still watch it live on the day and donate to support. Bring on September 9th.”
On social media, thousands of supporters expressed their disappointment at not getting tickets, with the queue swelled to over 25,000 people at one point.
The match will still be available for viewing on the Sidemen’s official YouTube channel for supporters who did not purchase tickets.
SOLD OUT 🤯
62k tickets gone to you guys, thank you so much, this is going to be an incredible event that will go down in YouTube history.
If you didn’t manage to get a ticket you can still watch it live on the day and donate to support.
Bring on September 9th 💙 pic.twitter.com/LRdXKYoi81
— Sidemen (@Sidemen) July 3, 2023
This year’s fundraising event will support the Teenage Cancer Trust, Rays of Sunshine, and CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).
Both organizations are dedicated to aiding sick youngsters. The information was initially released on Sunday, as was noted in the post. The Sidemen Charity Match is returning, though, and the news has been officially announced on social media.
The lineup for Sidemen’s Charity Match 2023
The Sidemen Charity Match lineup for 2023 has not yet been officially revealed. Fans can anticipate seeing KSI, W2S, Miniminter, and many other celebrities in addition to their favorite Sidemen members.
Every year, a variety of well-known social media celebrities, professional footballers, and popular YouTubers are included in the lineup, ensuring an interesting matchup on the field.
Chunkz, Yung Filly, JME, iShowSpeed, Mr. Beast, and other notable guests made special performances for the fans in 2022. Although nothing concrete has been finalized, organizers have promised famous football players would don their boots once more.
Finally,
The Sidemen Charity Match 2023 promises to be an exciting and memorable occasion, bringing together your favorite Sidemen stars and other well-known YouTubers for an exhilarating football match.
You will support worthy causes while witnessing amazing abilities and amusing moments on the field. Set a reminder for Saturday, September 9, 2023, and don’t miss the chance to participate in the Sidemen Charity Match.
Be sure to keep an eye on this section for the most recent updates as anticipation for the Sidemen Charity Match 2023 grows. More details about the event, such as the confirmed players and lineups, will be released in the coming weeks. Stay connected to receive the most recent information. Stay Tuned for Updates.
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