Average weekly views for the highlights across the iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app stand at an average of 1.52 million between August and December 2025. The number of digital accounts accessing Match of the Day content in an average week is up 21 per cent in 2025-26 compared to last season – 1.69m compared to 1.39m. That figure includes viewing of the Saturday and Sunday programmes on iPlayer, the 8pm highlights on iPlayer, and highlight clips on the BBC Sport website and app. “By evolving the format and embracing digital platforms, we’re engaging more people than ever and increasing the reach of this iconic show. “Match of the Day plays a huge role for millions of football fans, whether that be on TV, iPlayer or on people’s phones.”

Source: Express January 28, 2026 16:44 UTC