Match of the Day is not currently airing. The most recent episode in our listings was Sunday 20 September. Match of the Day follows the Premier League calendar. It does not air during an international break or over the summer, and returns with the next round of league fixtures rather than on an announced date.
The Premier League highlights programme has run since 1964 and goes out late on Saturday nights on BBC One, with Match of the Day 2 on the Sunday. The start time moves depending on what else BBC One is carrying, which is why it is worth checking rather than assuming.
This page is rebuilt every day from the published broadcast schedule, so the answer above is the current one rather than whatever was true when it was written.
When is Match of the Day back?
No return date has been announced, and nothing is showing in the seven-day schedule. This page checks the listings every day, so when a date does appear it will show at the top rather than here.
In the meantime every past episode is on BBC iPlayer.
When it has aired
Dates Match of the Day has appeared in our published listings:
Saturday 22 August, Sunday 23 August, Saturday 29 August, Sunday 30 August, Saturday 5 September, Sunday 6 September, Saturday 12 September, Sunday 13 September, Saturday 19 September, Sunday 20 September.
How to watch Match of the Day
On television it is a BBC One programme. Online, every episode is on BBC iPlayer at no cost beyond a TV licence, and episodes stay there for the usual catch-up window.
Frequently asked questions
What night is Match of the Day on?
Match of the Day is not currently airing. The most recent episode in our listings was Sunday 20 September. Match of the Day follows the Premier League calendar. It does not air during an international break or over the summer, and returns with the next round of league fixtures rather than on an announced date.
What time is Match of the Day on tonight?
Match of the Day is not on tonight.
How can I watch Match of the Day online?
Every episode is on BBC iPlayer, free with a BBC account. Episodes usually appear there as soon as the broadcast starts.
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Air dates and times updated daily from the published broadcast schedule.
