Match of the Day Stream: Watch MOTD Abroad
Match of the Day is a BBC programme. The live show and the iPlayer replay both sit behind the UK location check. Connect BritVPN and open iPlayer for the programme itself.
Watch Match of the Day outside the UK
The same steps work on a phone, a TV stick, or a browser.
- Connect BritVPN before the show or before you open the replay.
- Sign in to BBC iPlayer.
- Search for Match of the Day, or open BBC One live if it is on now.
Android
Android TV
iOS & iPadOS
Chrome
Edge
Firestick
When the episode appears
- The live show follows the BBC One schedule. The replay is added to iPlayer after broadcast.
When Match of the Day is on
During the Premier League season, Match of the Day goes out on BBC One on Saturday nights, usually from about 10:30pm UK time, with highlights of every game played that day. Match of the Day 2 covers Sunday's games on Sunday night. Both are added to BBC iPlayer after broadcast.
There's no Match of the Day on weekends without Premier League fixtures, such as international breaks.
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BBC One schedule for this weekend
Highlights, not live matches
Match of the Day shows highlights. The BBC doesn't hold live Premier League rights in the UK, so no MOTD stream carries full live games. The live part is the programme itself, on BBC One.
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Saturday night, wherever you are
- Ireland and Portugal: same time as the UK.
- Spain, France and Germany: an hour later, around 11:30pm.
- New York: usually around 5:30pm Saturday.
- Sydney: Sunday morning, between about 7:30 and 9:30am depending on the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I stream Match of the Day live?
Yes, when it is on BBC One. Open the live channel after BritVPN is connected. The replay is on iPlayer afterwards.
Is Match of the Day 2 included?
MOTD2 is also a BBC programme on iPlayer. The same UK IP check applies.
What if iPlayer says it detected a VPN?
A generic VPN address is the usual cause. Use the detecting-VPN guide if playback still fails.
What time is Match of the Day on?
Usually from about 10:30pm UK time on Saturday nights in the Premier League season, on BBC One. MOTD2 is on Sunday night.
Is Match of the Day free to stream?
It's free on BBC iPlayer for UK viewers with a TV licence. Abroad, iPlayer needs a UK connection first.
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