An immersive new exhibition celebrating 60 years of Match of the Day – the nation’s favourite footballing show.
Running from 4th April – 27th July 2025, Match of the Day @ 60 will explore the show’s rich history and heritage, while celebrating this significant milestone for the programme.
Beginning in the 1960s with the origins of Match of the Day, the exhibition will showcase archival material, explore why and how the show began, and delve into its the early years in black and white.
It will also look at what the long-standing programme means to football fans, spotlighting iconic presenters who have shaped its legacy over the decades, as well as providing behind-the-scenes insight into how the acclaimed show is made.
Visitors can also discover how the game has changed over the years; from slow motion to VAR, it will explore how Match of the Day has trailblazed and pioneered new technologies that has kept their analysis best in class.
The exhibition will peer into the future too, with special teasers for National Football Museum visitors. With the show about to undergo a period of change as presenter Gary Lineker steps down after 26 years, the exhibition seems ever more pertinent. For the
first time, the role of lead presenter will be shared by three presenters in Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan. Along with Cates, Logan will become the first woman to hold the Match of the Day presenting job permanently.
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