Match of the Day

Name: Match of the Day
Genre: Talk, News
Released: 1964-08-22
Rating: 7.6

RETURNING63 Seasons3,298 Episodes★ 7.6

Match of the Day is a talk and news series on BBC One that premiered in 1964, with 63 seasons and 3,298 episodes to date. The next episode, Season 63 Episode 17, airs on Oct 31, 2026.

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NetworkBBC One

First AiredAug 22, 1964

Last AiredOct 25, 2026

GenreTalk, News

Runtime80 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionBBC Sport

BBC's football highlights and analysis. "The longest-running football television programme in the world" as recognised by Guinness World Records in 2015.

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S63 E17Saturday (October 31st, 2026)Oct 31, 20263d

Seasons & Episodes63 seasons · 3300 episodes

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E1Saturday (August 22, 2026)

Aug 22, 202679m

Highlights of the opening weekend of the 2026/27 Premier League season, with all three newly promoted teams in action.

E2Sunday (August 23, 2026)

Aug 23, 202659m

Highlights of the day's three matches in the Premier League: Manchester City v Bournemouth, Newcastle United v Liverpool and Brighton v Aston Villa.

E3Saturday (August 29, 2026)

Aug 29, 202669m

Highlights from five Premier League matches, including Liverpool’s first home game of the season against Nottingham Forest and a clash between two newly promoted teams as Coventry host Hull.

E4Sunday (August 30, 2026)

Aug 30, 202669m

Gabby Logan presents highlights of four Premier League matches, including Manchester United’s first home game of the season against newly promoted Ipswich. Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea take on Brighton at Stamford Bridge, Brentford go to Leeds, and Sunderland host Fulham at the Stadium of Light.

E5Saturday (September 5th, 2026)

Sep 5, 202689m

Gabby Logan presents highlights of eight Premier League matches, including Hull City v Aston Villa, Manchester City v Coventry, Fulham v Crystal Palace and Newcastle v Bournemouth.

E6Sunday (September 6th, 2026)

Sep 6, 202654m

Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's two Premier League games as well as August’s Goal of the Month. Champions Arsenal face Xabi Alonso’s new-look Chelsea in a London derby, whilst Manchester United travel to Everton having won on their only previous visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

E7Saturday (September 12th, 2026)

Sep 12, 202684m

Highlights of seven Premier League matches, including Sunderland at home to champions Arsenal, Liverpool against Fulham, now managed by former Red Alvaro Arbeloa, and Hull's visit to Chelsea.

E8Sunday (September 13th, 2026)

Sep 13, 202649m

Highlights of two Premier League matches, including the Manchester derby from Old Trafford. In the other game, newly promoted Coventry welcome Brighton to the CBS Arena.

E9Saturday (September 19th, 2026)

Sep 19, 202680m

Highlights of five Premier League matches, including champions Arsenal's trip to Brighton. Spurs play Aston Villa, Everton host Ipswich, Newcastle welcome Hull to St James’ Park and Nottingham Forest face Coventry. Plus, Friday’s west London derby between Brentford and Chelsea.

E10Sunday (September 20th, 2026)

Sep 20, 202669m

Kelly Cates presents highlights of Sunday’s two Premier League games, including new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola’s return to his former side, Bournemouth.

E11Saturday (October 10th, 2026)

Oct 10, 202680m

Highlights of six Premier League matches, including champions Arsenal against Leeds at the Emirates. Bottom-of-the-table Spurs travel to Manchester United.

E12Sunday (October 11th, 2026)

Oct 11, 202664m

Mark Chapman with highlights of three Premier League games. Manchester City face Liverpool at Anfield, newly promoted Hull City meet unbeaten Everton, and Nottingham Forest travel to Crystal Palace.

E13Saturday (October 17th, 2026)

Oct 17, 202669m

Highlights of Saturday’s five Premier League matches, including Manchester City at home to newly promoted Ipswich Town and Liverpool’s trip to high-flying Brentford.

E14Sunday (October 11th, 2026)

Oct 18, 202669m

Highlights from four Premier League matches, including Nottingham Forest against Arsenal and Leeds United's clash with Manchester United at Elland Road. Brighton take on Crystal Palace, and Sunderland make the long trip to Bournemouth. Presented by Gabby Logan.

E15Saturday (October 24th, 2026)

Oct 24, 202670m

Highlights from five Premier League games, with last season’s top two both in action. Manchester City travel to Aston Villa in Saturday’s early game before Arsenal entertain Everton at the Emirates.

E16Sunday (October 25th, 2026)

Oct 25, 202674m

A busy Premier League Sunday, with five matches, including Liverpool against a Brighton side who’ve started the season strongly, and Manchester United at home to struggling Bournemouth.

E17

E17Saturday (October 31st, 2026)UPCOMING

Oct 31, 202690m

Highlights from eight Premier League matches, including Manchester City against Brighton and Chelsea versus Manchester United.

E18

E18Sunday (November 1st, 2026)UPCOMING

Nov 1, 202639m

Highlights of Sunday’s only Premier League game as Liverpool take on champions Arsenal at Anfield. Kelly Cates is joined by Micah Richards and Danny Murphy.

About Match of the Day

Match of the Day is a talk, news series on BBC One. The show first aired on Aug 22, 1964 and currently has 63 seasons and 3,298 episodes. Match of the Day is currently airing; the next episode airs on Oct 31, 2026. It has a rating of 7.6/10 based on 53 votes.