Chuck E. Cheese Accused of Kicking Child at Arcade

Video shows incident at soccer game, but parents say it was an accident

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:25pm

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Charles Entertainment Cheese, better known as Chuck E. Cheese, has found himself in trouble again after a video surfaced showing the mascot kicking a child during a soccer game at one of his arcades. This comes less than a year after Cheese was arrested for alleged credit card fraud in Tallahassee.

Why it matters

Chuck E. Cheese has faced a number of legal issues in recent years, raising concerns about the company's oversight and the behavior of its mascots. While this latest incident appears to be an accident, it highlights the need for better training and safety protocols at Chuck E. Cheese locations.

The details

The video shows Cheese gesturing for a child to move out of the way before kicking a soccer ball, accidentally hitting a young girl who had darted in front of him. Cheese appears apologetic after the incident, and the parents have taken it in stride, with many online commenters also defending the mascot and saying it was an accident due to the limited visibility in the costume.

  • In July, Mr. Cheese was arrested in Tallahassee for alleged credit card fraud.
  • The latest incident occurred during a soccer game at a Chuck E. Cheese arcade.

The players

Charles Entertainment Cheese

Also known as Chuck E. Cheese, the mascot of the popular pizza and arcade chain.

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What they’re saying

“Seems like an open and shut case to me, and the commenters on X agree with that assessment, overwhelmingly coming to the defense of the pizza-obsessed rodent.”

— Austin Perry, Author

What’s next

The company has not yet commented on the incident, and it's unclear if any further action will be taken.

The takeaway

This latest incident with Chuck E. Cheese highlights the need for better oversight and safety protocols at the company's locations, as well as the importance of giving the benefit of the doubt when incidents appear to be accidents.