The new season of Match of the Day starts with new hosts

• Mark Chapman has been appointed as the new host of Match of the Day
• Wayne Rooney has become the new analyst of the program
• The program retains its traditional format with new faces

On August 17, 2025, the new season of the Match of the Day program began, which now features new hosts. Mark Chapman has been appointed as the main host, and his colleagues are Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates. This is the first program after the departure of Gary Lineker, who hosted the show for 26 years.

Chapman opened the program with enthusiasm, noting that the Premier League has returned, and also announced the appearance of a new analyst - Wayne Rooney. He emphasized that many things remain unchanged, and Rooney's presence is an important change.

The program has retained its traditional format, including the music and studio, but with new faces. The host noted that Match of the Day remains an important element of the television coverage of English football, regardless of changes in the style of play and viewer preferences.

For the first time, viewers saw the new format of the program, which now unites all weekly reviews under one brand. Rooney, as the new analyst, demonstrated his knowledge, although he still needs to improve his presentation style.

Lineker left the program in April 2025 after a controversial post on social media. He expressed regret over the situation but noted that his departure was a necessary step.

Tags: Sport/Football/English Premier League