Overview

• Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day at the end of the current Premier League season after hosting the show for 26 years.
• He will remain with the BBC to present FA Cup matches next season and lead their 2026 World Cup coverage before retiring from regular broadcasting duties.
• The BBC has named Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan, and Mark Chapman as a rotating team of successors starting in August 2025.
• Lineker has declined offers from rival networks, including Sky, as well as pitches for cookery shows, citing his loyalty to the BBC and personal preferences.
• His popular podcast, The Rest Is Football, will continue alongside his ongoing exploration of new media opportunities.