Match of the Day Season 63 Episode release dates & where to watch

1. Saturday (August 22, 2026)

Highlights of the opening weekend of the 2026/27 Premier League season, with all three newly promoted teams in action.

2. Sunday (August 23, 2026)

Highlights of the day's three matches in the Premier League: Manchester City v Bournemouth, Newcastle United v Liverpool and Brighton v Aston Villa.

3. Saturday (August 29, 2026)

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.

4. Sunday (August 30, 2026)

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.

5. Saturday (September 5th, 2026)

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.

6. Sunday (September 6th, 2026)

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.

7. Saturday (September 12th, 2026)

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.

8. Sunday (September 13th, 2026)

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.

9. Saturday (September 19th, 2026)

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.

10. Sunday (September 20th, 2026)

Kelly Cates presents highlights of Sunday’s two Premier League games, including new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola’s return to his former side, Bournemouth.

11. Saturday (October 10th, 2026)

Highlights of six Premier League matches, including champions Arsenal against Leeds at the Emirates. Bottom-of-the-table Spurs travel to Manchester United.

12. Sunday (October 11th, 2026)

Mark Chapman with highlights of three Premier League games. Manchester City face Liverpool at Anfield, newly promoted Hull City meet unbeaten Everton, and Nottingham Forest travel to Crystal Palace.