Xsolla launch charity campaign with Stevenage FC and SpecialEffect
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Global video game company Xsolla and English football club Stevenage FC have launched a charity campaign that will aim to fund 50 accessible controller setups for gamers with physical disabilities.
Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetise their games, has partnered with Stevenage FC to launch a charity campaign with SpecialEffect in the United Kingdom, a charity dedicated to helping gamers with physical disabilities to enjoy video games.
Through the official partnership of Stevenage FC, Xsolla is donating the kit for the club’s match against Blackpool on 6 April. SpecialEffect will be the primary kit brand for the match and will receive a percentage of the jersey sales leading up to the match and throughout the rest of the season.
Xsolla will match donations from jersey 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.”
SpecialEffect’s Partnership Manager Liam Lawler added, “We are incredibly grateful and honoured to be chosen as the charity partner of Stevenage FC. The generosity of Xsolla in donating 50 accessible setups and putting SpecialEffect front and centre of the third kit is a powerful testament to our shared mission to make gaming accessible. Being on the third kit is a powerful platform to raise vital funds and awareness. We’re excited to work together to make a lasting impact on the growing number of young gamers with disabilities that SpecialEffect works with and helps.”
Find out more about the campaign and how Xsolla is helping to make gaming accessible for all.