Winning edge to Xsolla and Stevenage FC charity campaign
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
A heartfelt thank you to Stevenage Football Club and video game company Xsolla for the warm welcome and football shirt sponsorship at Stevenage FC’s match against Blackpool in April. It was a privilege to be able to demonstrate some of our life-changing tech to so many fans and families at the match – and celebrate a 1-0 home win in Stevenage and SpecialEffect colours!
You can bid for the signed match-worn shirts until 27 April.
Huge thanks to Stuart Dinsey, Berkley Egenes, Sally Kevan and all their amazing colleagues at Stevenage FC and Xsolla (who donated their shirt sponsorship for the match) for making this happen, raising vital funds and awareness through this brilliant partnership.
SpecialEffect will receive a percentage of the shirt sales for match and throughout the rest of the season. Xsolla will match donations from these sales, with the goal of using the funds to provide up to 50 accessible setups at the end of the 2025-2026 season, and to support programmes leading up to the 50th Anniversary Season of Stevenage FC in 2026-2027.
This program reflects Xsolla’s commitment to driving positive change and making games available so everyone can enjoy them.
“Gaming is for everyone – no barriers, no limits,” said Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla. “Supporting SpecialEffect aligns with our mission to make gaming accessible to everyone. By being a part of their mission, we can help to ensure every person has the opportunity to play, connect, and experience the joy and community that video games bring.”
“The Club has a close association with gamers, so this is a natural partnership for us,” said Stevenage FC Director, Stuart Dinsey. “The work SpecialEffect does is truly transformative – helping people combat isolation via eye-gaze technology, bespoke controllers, occupational therapists, and more. We will use our ever-growing reach to support this.”
Thanks also to Light Tones Studios for all their support with the event, including this Gaming for Everyone video that celebrates the power of play.
Find out more about the campaign and how Xsolla is helping to make gaming accessible for all.