Twenty goals and one burning yellow card defined the Sidemen charity match at Wembley on April 19, 2026.
The seven-member collective — KSI, Miniminter, Zerkaa, TBJZL, Behzinga, Vikkstar123, and W2S — scored 20 goals across two teams in a 90-minute exhibition match streamed to over 12 million concurrent viewers worldwide.
Despite the high-scoring spectacle, only one yellow card was issued, shown to KSI in the 67th minute for a late tackle on Miniminter during a breakaway.
The match raised £4.2 million for the Sunshine Children’s Hospice and the Mental Health Foundation, surpassing their 2023 total by £1.1 million.
Goals came from all seven members, with Vikkstar123 and Behzinga each netting four, the highest individual tallies.
The low disciplinary count contrasted sharply with the 2023 match, which saw four yellow cards and one red amid similar goal totals.
Organizers attributed the improved conduct to pre-match workshops on sportsmanship led by former Premier League referee Howard Webb.
Streaming revenue, sponsorships, and viewer donations funded the total, with YouTube Premium contributing £800,000 through exclusive access fees.
The Sidemen’s combined channel subscriber base now exceeds 120 million, making them the largest non-corporate content group on the platform.
Charity officials said the funds will support 15 novel palliative care beds and expand youth counseling services in London and Manchester.
The event reinforced the Sidemen’s shift from prank-centric content to large-scale philanthropy, a transition began after their 2021 mental health documentary.
No injuries were reported, and both teams shook hands following the final whistle, with KSI apologizing to Miniminter post-match.
How much did the match raise for charity?
The Sidemen charity match at Wembley raised £4.2 million for the Sunshine Children’s Hospice and the Mental Health Foundation.
Who scored the most goals in the match?
Vikkstar123 and Ethan Payne (Behzinga) each scored four goals, the highest individual tallies in the match.
