How many seasons does Match of the Day have?

Match of the Day has 63 seasons and 3290 episodes.

Is Match of the Day renewed or canceled?

Match of the Day is currently returning. A premiere date has not been announced yet.

Where can I watch Match of the Day?

Match of the Day is available on BBC One.

Match of the Day

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

RETURNING63 Seasons3290 Episodes★ 7.6

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NetworkBBC One

First AiredAug 22, 1964

Last AiredAug 22, 2026

GenreTalk, News

Runtime80 min

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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Seasons & Episodes63 seasons · 3290 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.

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 3290 episodes. Match of the Day has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. It has a rating of 7.6/10 based on 51 votes.