Episode 1
Saturday (August 22, 2026)
1h 19m
Highlights of the opening weekend of the 2026/27 Premier League season, with all three newly promoted teams in action.
Episode credits
Guest stars Mark Chapman, Wayne Rooney, Alan Shearer
TV series
Match of the Day
1964NR63 seasons7.6 / 10
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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Not streaming in United States
Checked Sep 2, 2026
Match of the Day premiered August 22, 1964. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
BBC's football highlights and analysis. "The longest-running football television programme in the world" as recognised by Guinness World Records in 2015.
Season 63 episodes
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Episode 2
Sunday (August 23, 2026)
59m
Highlights of the day's three matches in the Premier League: Manchester City v Bournemouth, Newcastle United v Liverpool and Brighton v Aston Villa.
Episode credits
Guest stars Gabby Logan, Danny Murphy, Joe Hart
Episode 3
Saturday (August 29, 2026)
1h 9m
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.
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Episode 4
Sunday (August 30, 2026)
1h 9m
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.
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Episode 5
Saturday (September 5th, 2026)
1h 29m
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.
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Episode 6
Sunday (September 6th, 2026)
54m
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.
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Episode 7
Saturday (September 12th, 2026)
1h 24m
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.
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Episode 8
Sunday (September 13th, 2026)
49m
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.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 9
Saturday (September 19th, 2026)
1h 20m
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.
Where to watch Match of the DayEpisode 10
Sunday (September 20th, 2026)
1h 9m
Kelly Cates presents highlights of Sunday’s two Premier League games, including new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola’s return to his former side, Bournemouth.
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Cast
Kenneth WolstenholmeSelf - Presenter
Gary LinekerSelf - Presenter
Des LynamGuest
Jimmy HillPresenter
David ColemanPresenter
Alan WeeksCommentator
Alan ParryCommentator
Bob WilsonHeadlinesProduction details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Talk Show
- Episodes
- 3,284
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
BBC SportUnited Kingdom
Themes
football (soccer)sports