Who is on Match of the Day this weekend and how will it work?
After Gary Lineker was taken off tonight's Premier League highlights programme by the BBC, here's what to expect...
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What MOTD is
- MOTD (Match of the Day) is BBC One’s Premier League highlights show. The main Saturday edition usually airs late Saturday evening, with MOTD2 on Sunday evenings. This general pattern is common, but start times can shift for special events or late kick-offs.[3][5]
How to confirm the exact start time now
- Check the official BBC sources right before airtime:
- BBC Sport football pages for the specific matchday edition
- The official MOTD/X (Twitter) account for any late-running updates
- BBC iPlayer episode listings or the TV guide listings for your region
- If you’re browsing from Dallas, you’ll still want to rely on the BBC sources for UK broadcast times; note that there may be regional differences or availability windows for iPlayer outside the UK.
What to expect if you’re checking today
- For a typical late-October through May weekend, the start time is generally around 10:30 PM UK time on Saturdays for MOTD, with MOTD2 often around 10:30 PM on Sundays; durations are typically 60–90 minutes depending on the number of games featured. Verify tonight’s precise slot on BBC listings or BBC Sport pages.[4][5]
Illustrative example
- If you’re trying to plan around a specific fixture, use the official running order and start time as the final authority, since late kick-offs can bump the top-priority game to a different slot last-minute. This is a standard practice explained in broadcasting guides and fan resources.[1]
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