Sidemen Charity Match 
Saturday 8 March 2025
15.00 KO

Wembley Stadium connected by EE is delighted to host this year’s Sidemen Charity Football Match, featuring some of the world’s biggest content creators.

We want all fans travelling to the event to have the best experience possible. Below is some key information, which will ensure Wembley is a safe environment for all visitors on the day.

Tickets

Tickets for this event have sold out. Anyone without a ticket should not travel to the game. All tickets are strictly non-transferable and are not available to distribute to other supporters.

NOTE: Wembley Stadium has installed new ticket reading machines ahead of the 2025 season. As you approach the turnstile make sure you have your ticket ready with the barcode or QR code visible and ready to scan. More information here

Stadium access

The game Kicks Off at 15.00.

General admission to the stadium will be available from 13:00. Doors for hospitality will open one hour earlier at 12:00

Make sure you arrive at the stadium in good time to assist with security protocols. Please refer to your ticket for your turnstile colour zone. The quickest route to your turnstile entry point is by following the signage for the colour zone. Please ensure you enter via the correct turnstile.

Children (14 years and under) must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of two are not permitted into the stadium.

Stadium Security

The safety and security of fans at Wembley Stadium is of paramount importance, and we always have robust and thorough security measures in place before, during and after each event. We work closely with the Police, the Safety Advisory Group and the relevant authorities to ensure that the stadium’s security protocols meet the highest standards.

Search dogs with handlers will also be patrolling around the stadium to identify and apprehend anyone with illegal or prohibited items, including pyrotechnics and banned substances.

No-street-drinking zone

Brent Council have enforced a no-street-drinking zone on Olympic Way and the surrounding area for ALL events at Wembley Stadium. This is part of the current Public Space Order Protection in place around the stadium on event days. More information on the order can be found here.

Fans drinking on Olympic Way and the surrounding streets ahead of the event l will be asked to hand over their alcohol and enforcement action may be considered. Supporters wanting alcohol before the game should head for the licensed bars or restaurants in the area or make their way to the dedicated fan zones outside the stadium.

East Village

East Village is a dedicated Fan Zone outside the stadium where supporters can join fellow fans to enjoy a drink, including alcohol, get some food and soak up the pre-match party atmosphere with music from our resident DJ.

It is located on the East Concourse area of the stadium and is open from 11:00. It will stop serving alcohol one hour before kick-off.

Supporters will need to present a valid stadium ticket to enter the area which has a limited capacity. The stadium’s bag policy (see below) also applies to anyone visiting the fan zone.

Restricted bag policy

Wembley Stadium operates a restricted bag policy. Each person can only bring one small bag into the stadium, and it must not be bigger than A4 size: Height – 297mm (11.7 inches) - Width – 210mm (8.27 inches) - Depth – 210mm (8.27 inches)

Please note, this means the overall bag size – bags that are half-full and folded over to reduce their size will not be accepted. Anyone carrying bags that do not meet the criteria above will not be allowed into the stadium. A full list of prohibited items can be found here.

Prohibited Items

As per our ground rules, glass bottles of any size are not permitted inside the stadium. All glass bottles will be confiscated on entry.

To ensure you do not lose any expensive perfumes, please refrain from packing them in your bag when attending events at Wembley.

Food and drink, large cameras, selfie sticks and umbrellas are also not allowed to be brought into the stadium.

For a full list of prohibited items please see here

Pyrotechnics

The use of pyrotechnics, flares and smoke devices inside or outside Wembley Stadium is illegal and prohibited. Anyone caught carrying or using pyrotechnical equipment inside the stadium will be immediately ejected from the stadium, banned from future events and dealt with by police.

Those caught using pyrotechnic equipment anywhere outside of the stadium will be in breach of the PSPO order and face enforcement action. More information here.

TRAVEL ADVICE

Rail / London Underground

Wembley Stadium benefits from easy access to three rail / London Underground stations. These are:

Wembley Stadium station
Wembley Central station
Wembley Park station

Supporters are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance to avoid disappointment or delay to their travel. All those travelling by rail should plan to arrive at Wembley stations no later than one hour prior to kick-off, to allow sufficient time to walk to and enter the stadium.

Post-match, fans are asked to leave the ground promptly. Please allow for longer journey times from Wembley Stadium to London Euston station due to crowd safety controls for safe station access.

Please check the National Rail Enquiries and TfL websites to plan your travel in advance and to be notified of real-time travel information and status updates on match day.

NOTE: Several train operators running services into London (including Thameslink) are carrying out scheduled maintenance works over the weekend. Please check National Rail Enquiries to plan your journey well in advance.

By Car

NOTE: If you are travelling to the stadium by car: There are currently major road works in operation around the Wembley High Road area. More information here. There is also a planned closure on the M25 over the weekend between Junction 10 & 11 in both directions at Wisley. More information can be found here. Please plan your journey well in advance

Event day parking at Wembley Stadium is limited and must be booked in advance via the Wembley Official Parking website. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Any vehicles which do not pre-book will not be granted access to the stadium car parks. Customers are advised to park via the official car parks only.

Blue badge parking is available for ticketholders with accessibility requirements, and this can be booked directly through the Wembley Official Parking website. For all accessibility travel information please see our dedicated access travel information page here

By Coach

National Express is the official coach partner to Wembley Stadium. National Express drop off at the stadium from over 50 locations around the UK making it the easiest and most convenient way to travel to Wembley. To book a National Express service for the Carabao Cup Final visit the National Express website or call 08717 81 81 81.

Disabled supporters

Wembley Stadium is a welcoming and inclusive venue for all guests with access requirements. There are 310 spaces for wheelchair users across Level One, Two & Three of the Stadium, each with a personal assistant/companion seat, subject to eligibility.

The stadium also provides a range of services for guests with specialist access requirements including a shuttle service from Wembley Park Station, British Sign Language for most events, audio descriptive commentary and Two Sensory Rooms.  For any further accessibility information, please review Wembley Stadium’s Access Information page, or visit the Guest support portal.

Persistent standing

Persistent standing during a match at Wembley Stadium is strictly forbidden (unless with a ticket for the safe standing area) and may result in ejection from the ground. Persistent standing not only compromises crowd safety, but also affects the matchday experience of fellow spectators, especially children and elderly people.

Anti-social and discriminatory behaviour

Wembley Stadium operates a zero-tolerance policy on any form of anti-social and discriminatory behaviour. If you witness any anti-social or discriminatory behaviour on the day, text HELP to 66566 or contact your nearest steward.

Food and Drink

Wembley Stadium offers an extensive range of food and drink options inside the stadium – more information is available here.

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