As the Premier League’s new season kicks off, the iconic football show Match of the Day celebrates its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of providing highlights and analysis to football enthusiasts across the nation. The show remains a staple for fans, attracting an impressive 33 million viewers last season across Premier League and FA Cup coverage.
Gary Lineker, who has hosted the show since 1999, also reaches a remarkable 25-year milestone. With his distinctive wit and insight, Lineker has guided millions of viewers through the beautiful game’s twists and turns each week.
Match of the Day has evolved to meet the changing viewing habits of its audience, offering its unique analysis and commentary across linear television and digital platforms. In addition to live viewing, fans can catch up on iPlayer and enjoy additional content on social media and the BBC Sport website, which collectively garnered over 150 million views last season.
To commemorate this significant anniversary, the BBC has planned a range of celebratory content. This includes an interactive timeline created by BBC History, highlighting pivotal moments in the show’s history, and a specially curated documentary, MOTD@60. The documentary will air on BBC One on Monday, 26 August, at 10:30 pm, delving into the archives to explore how Match of the Day has adapted and endured over the years.
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