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Sidemen

Sidemen (also known as SDMN) are a British YouTube collective made up of internet personalities and content creators.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Sidemen (also known as SDMN) are a British YouTube collective made up of internet personalities and content creators. They produce challenge videos, sketches, reactions, gaming content, and other entertainment across multiple YouTube channels. The group has been active since 2013 and is known for its large combined subscriber base and charity football matches.

History

The Sidemen formed in 2013 as an online entertainment collective. They began by making gaming-related content and later expanded into broader entertainment formats, building a large audience across several channels.

Content and channels

The group publishes challenge videos, sketches, reaction content, and gaming commentary. Their channel network includes Sidemen, MoreSidemen, SidemenReacts, SidemenShorts, Side+, and EvenMoreSidemen.

Popularity and reach

The Sidemen have become one of the most-followed creator collectives in the United Kingdom. By May 2025, their combined YouTube subscriber total was reported at more than 155 million.

Other ventures

Beyond YouTube, the Sidemen are associated with branded projects and charity events. Their charity football matches have become a recurring part of their public profile.

Key facts

  • The Sidemen are a British collective of YouTubers, social media influencers, and internet personalities.
  • The group formed in 2013 and has remained active since then.
  • Their content includes challenges, sketches, gaming commentary, vlogs, and reaction videos.
  • They operate multiple YouTube channels, including their main Sidemen channel and MoreSidemen.
  • As of May 2025, their combined subscriber count was reported at over 155 million.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Sidemen?
The Sidemen are a British YouTube collective made up of internet personalities and content creators who produce entertainment videos across several channels.
When were the Sidemen formed?
They were formed in 2013.
Who are the Sidemen members?
The group is commonly listed as KSI, Miniminter, Zerkaa, TBJZL, Behzinga, Vikkstar123, and W2S.
What kind of videos do they make?
They make challenge videos, sketches, reaction videos, gaming commentary, vlogs, and other entertainment content.
How many subscribers do they have?
As of May 2025, their combined subscriber count was reported at over 155 million.
Are the Sidemen only a YouTube group?
No. They are primarily a YouTube collective, but they also run branded ventures and charity events.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidemen
    Supports: Formation, members, years active, channel names, content types, and May 2025 subscriber figures.
  2. Fandom (Wikitubia) — https://youtube.fandom.com/wiki/Sidemen
    Supports: Former name The Ultimate Sidemen, formation date, and general description of the group.
  3. TV Tropes — https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/WebVideo/Sidemen
    Supports: General history, early content focus, and channel structure.