Four years after going off the air, a new revival of the classic game show Match Game is back!

The rebooted ABC game show last aired with host Alec Baldwin in 2021, but it will make its return tonight with a brand new host: Martin Short.

In each episode, four contestants will try to win $25,000 by trying to match the fill-in-the-blank answers of six celebrities. The show is also known for its comedic double entendres that make up the fill-in-the-blank questions.

Here’s what you need to know to tune in to Match Game for free.

When Does Match Game With Martin Short Start?

The first episode of the Martin Short-hosted Match Game premieres tonight, July 23, at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.

How to Watch Match Game for Free:

The only way to watch shows airing like Match Game live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. We recommend DIRECTV, which has a number of flexible subscription options starting at $59.99/month and comes with a five-day free trial.

fuboTV is another great free option that’s also offering great savings on the first month — $20 off, to be exact, after a seven-day free trial.

Will Match Game Be on Hulu?

Yes! New episodes of Match Game will stream on Hulu the day after airing on ABC.

If you’re new to Hulu, you can get started with a 30-day free trial on the streamer’s basic (with ads) plan. After the trial period, you’ll pay $9.99/month. If you want to upgrade to Hulu ad-free, it costs $18.99/month.

If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the Disney+ Bundles, all of which include Hulu. These bundles start at $10.99/month for ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu and goes up to $29.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max, all ad-free.

Match Game 2025 Celebrity Panelists:

A mix of new-to-Match Game stars and celebrities who appeared on the last iteration will make up the panel each week.

• Adam Pally (Match Game alum)
• Amy Sedaris (Match Game alum)
• Ana Gasteyer (Match Game alum)
• Andrea Martin
• Anthony Anderson (Match Game alum)
• BD Wong
• Beanie Feldstein
• Cara Delevingne
• Caroline Rhea (Match Game alum)
• Constance Zimmer
• Da’Vine Joy Randolph
• Ego Nwodim
• Jackie Tohn
• Jay Pharoah
• Jim Belushi
• Joel Kim Booster
• Joel McHale (Match Game alum)
• Kal Penn
• Kevin Nealon
• Lamorne Morris (Match Game alum)
• Pete Holmes (Match Game alum)
• Randall Park (Match Game alum)
• Selena Gomez
• Thomas Lennon (Match Game alum)
• Tituss Burgess (Match Game alum)
• Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
• Von Miller
• Ziwe Fumudoh

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