Great news: Masters Football is coming back to our TV screens. At long last.
Fans of a certain age will have fond memories of watching the much-loved tournament back in the 2000s.
Initially broadcast on Sky Sports from 2000-2011, Masters Football featured several big clubs competing for the coveted trophy each year. Every team would be comprised of former players - including some legendary names.
In the subsequent 15 years, many football fans have called for Sky Sports - or another broadcaster - to bring Masters Football back.
And now their prayers have been answered.
It’s been announced that TNT Sports will broadcast Masters Football on May 31. The tournament will take place at the OVO Arena Wembley for one night only.
Statement Released
Masters Football
Masters Football
“Coming to the iconic OVO Arena Wembley, Masters European Champions 2026 will deliver a night of fast-paced, 6-a-side action as legendary players who previously represented Chelsea, Liverpool, Ajax and Real Madrid go head-to-head in a winner-takes-all tournament,” WBD Sports said in a statement.
“Broadcast live and exclusively on TNT Sports and its streaming platform HBO Max from 6.30pm on Sunday 31 May, the one-night event will feature an action-packed round-robin format with the top two teams progressing to the final.
“Matches last just 14 minutes, with rolling substitutions, boards surrounding the pitch and non-stop play that keeps the action relentless from start to finish. Teams will be squads of eight players with a host of stars from the recent past taking to the magic blue carpet in what should prove to be a thrilling tournament.”
EPL_Greatest PL Players Related
50 Greatest Premier League Players of All Time [Ranked]
The Premier League has seen an abundance of extremely talented players, but who makes the cut?
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Andy Carroll and Alvaro Negredo are among the most famous names who’ve signed up to compete. The full squads of the four clubs (subject to change) are as follows:
Chelsea: 23. Carlo Cudicini, 29. Robert Huth, 3. Frank Sinclair, 20. Jody Morris, 15. Mario Melchiot, 4. Claude Makelele, 9. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, 18. Loic Remy.
Liverpool: 1. Sander Westerveld, 34. Martin Kelly, 38. Jon Flanagan, 19. Stewart Downing, 16. Jermaine Pennant, 37. Jari Litmanen, 7. Rickie Lambert, 9. Andy Carroll. 3. Paul Konchesky.
Ajax: 1. Maarten Stekelenburg, 20. Demy de Zeeuw, 13. Ricardo van Rhijn, 23. Hedwiges Maduro, 6. Aron Winter, 10. Siem de Jong, 2. Gregory van der Wiel, 9. Nwankwo Kanu.
Real Madrid: 1. Pedro Contreras Gonzalez, 30. Raul Bravo, 12. Ivan Campo, 24. Javi Balboa, 27. Ruben de la Red, 15. Geremi, 27. Antonio Nunez, 9. Alvaro Negredo.
We cannot wait.