Match of the Day Kickabout facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Match of the Day Kickabout |
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| Genre | Children's |
| Presented by | Ben Shires (2015–) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Production location(s) | dock10 studios |
| Running time | 15 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBBC BBC Two |
| Original release | 8 January 2011 – 27 March 2021 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Match of the Day Match of the Day 2 Match of the Day 3 |
Match of the Day Kickabout was a super fun British TV show all about football! It was made especially for kids and shown on CBBC. The show was like a younger sibling to the famous Match of the Day programme. It took over from another sports show called Sportsround.
The show had different presenters over the years. Some of the early hosts included Ore Oduba and Radzi Chinyanganya. Later on, the show was hosted by Ben Shires, Kenzie Benali, John Farnworth, and Liam MacDevitt.
What Was Match of the Day Kickabout?
This exciting football show was on for about 15 minutes each episode. It brought you the best bits from big games. You could see highlights from the Premier League, the Women's Super League (WSL), and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL).
Fun Features and Segments
Each episode was packed with cool stuff! You would often see special guests, like famous footballers. They would join in on funny quizzes and answer questions about their teammates.
The show also had special parts called "Rated" and "Street Five." Plus, there were "Your Skills" videos. These videos showed off amazing football tricks done by kids just like you!
When Did the Show Air?
Match of the Day Kickabout first started on 8 January 2011. It was a popular show for many years. The very last episode aired on 27 March 2021.
