TV series
Match of the Day
1964–, English, on BBC One & BBC Two. Created by BBC Sport.
BBC's football highlights and analysis. "The longest-running football television programme in the world" as recognised by Guinness World Records in 2015.
- Seasons
- 63
- Episodes
- 3303
- Episode length
- 80 min
- Status
- Still running
Worth the Hype
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Latest episode
S63 E21: MOTD - FA Cup First-Round Highlights
Aired 8 November 2026
Seasons 63
Season 1964/65
1964 · 37 episodes
Season 1965/66
1965 · 33 episodes
Season 1966/67
1966 · 40 episodes
Season 1967/68
1967 · 42 episodes
Season 1968/69
1968 · 38 episodes
Season 1969/70
1969 · 40 episodes
Season 1970/71
1970 · 43 episodes
Season 1971/72
1971 · 43 episodes
Season 1972/73
1972 · 43 episodes
Season 1973/74
1973 · 42 episodes
Season 1974/75
1974 · 43 episodes
Season 1975/76
1975 · 43 episodes
Season 1976/77
1976 · 43 episodes
Season 1977/78
1977 · 41 episodes
Season 1978/79
1978 · 41 episodes
Season 1979/80
1979 · 46 episodes
Season 1980/81
1980 · 40 episodes
Season 1981/82
1981 · 42 episodes
Season 1982/83
1982 · 37 episodes
Season 1983/84
1983 · 37 episodes
Season 1984/85
1984 · 39 episodes
Season 1985/86
1985 · 14 episodes
Season 1986/87
1986 · 14 episodes
Season 1987/88
1987 · 19 episodes
Season 1988/89
1988 · 13 episodes
Season 1989/90
1989 · 16 episodes
Season 1990/91
1990 · 21 episodes
Season 1991/92
1991 · 22 episodes
Season 1992/93
1992 · 46 episodes
Season 1993/94
1993 · 50 episodes
Season 1994/95
1994 · 53 episodes
Season 1995/96
1995 · 53 episodes
Season 1996/97
1996 · 53 episodes
Season 1997/98
1997 · 71 episodes
Season 1998/99
1998 · 55 episodes
Season 1999/2000
1999 · 90 episodes
Season 2000/01
2000 · 57 episodes
Season 2001/02
2001 · 93 episodes
Season 2002/03
2002 · 51 episodes
Season 2003/04
2003 · 113 episodes
Season 2004/05
2004 · 81 episodes
Season 2005/06
2005 · 136 episodes
Season 2006/07
2006 · 82 episodes
Season 2007/08
2007 · 72 episodes
Season 2008/09
2008 · 59 episodes
Season 2009/10
2009 · 132 episodes
Season 2010/11
2010 · 63 episodes
Season 2011/12
2011 · 93 episodes
Season 2012/13
2012 · 83 episodes
Season 2013/14
2013 · 108 episodes
Season 2014/15
2014 · 41 episodes
Season 2015/16
2015 · 74 episodes
Season 2016/17
2016 · 46 episodes
Season 2017/18
2017 · 45 episodes
Season 2018/19
2018 · 48 episodes
Season 2019/20
2019 · 50 episodes
Season 2020/21
2020 · 59 episodes
Season 2021/22
2021 · 48 episodes
Season 2022/23
2022 · 44 episodes
Season 2023/24
2023 · 46 episodes
Season 2024/25
2024 · 40 episodes
Season 2025/26
2025 · 75 episodes · 10.0/10
Season 2026/27
2026 · 21 episodes · 8.0/10
Cast & crew
- BBC SportCreator
- Gary LinekerHost · 1897 ep
- John MotsonSelf - Commentator · 853 ep
- Barry DaviesInterviewer · 794 ep
- Jimmy HillGuest · 619 ep
- Alan HansenCo-commentator · 455 ep
- Des LynamSelf - Presenter · 390 ep
- Trevor BrookingAnalyst · 349 ep
- David ColemanSelf - Presenter · 293 ep
- Alan ShearerPresenter · 254 ep
- Gabby LoganSelf - Host · 242 ep
- Tony GubbaPresenter · 237 ep
- Kenneth WolstenholmeSelf - Commentator · 232 ep
Details
- First aired
- 22 August 1964
- Network
- BBC One, BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Talk Show
- Rated
- NR
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News & fan talk
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Match of the Day: quick answers
Is Match of the Day worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Match of the Day are there?
Match of the Day has 63 seasons and 3303 episodes, about 80 minutes each.
Is Match of the Day finished?
Match of the Day is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Match of the Day on?
Match of the Day isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
Match of the Day parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Match of the Day is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Match of the Day?
If you liked Match of the Day, try Match of the Day 2, CBS News Sunday Morning, The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Who created Match of the Day?
Match of the Day was created by BBC Sport and stars Gary Lineker, John Motson, Barry Davies.