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Be Part of a Live Sports Broadcast Project from Platt Lane - Season 25/26

1st October to 1st April
Join Matchday Live, a dynamic sports broadcasting project seeking student volunteers. Get hands-on experience in roles like commentary, camera operation, sound, and presenting. Learn from industry professionals, grow your confidence, and boost your employability. All welcome!

Matchday Live is Manchester Met’s flagship student-led live sports broadcasting project, offering participants the chance to experience the real-world environment of professional production. Each season, we cover matches from university sport and the Women’s British Basketball League, giving students the opportunity to create live broadcasts for thousands of viewers across YouTube and social media.

The project offers two main pathways for involvement: on-screen and technical. Students interested in on-screen roles can explore presenting, commentary, sideline reporting, interviews and storytelling. These roles develop confidence, communication, and journalism skills in a supportive environment, with coaching and feedback from industry professionals.

The technical pathway includes roles such as camera operator, vision mixer, graphics operator, audio engineer and producer. This route is ideal for those with an interest in media production, sound, live events or broadcast technology. Training is provided in professional software and hardware including vMix, Blackmagic ATEM, Dante, and industry-standard camera systems.

Students will gain invaluable experience working in fast-paced live environments, collaborate across disciplines, and develop technical and transferable skills that enhance their employability. Many former participants have gone on to paid work in sports and media, including roles at Sky Sports, Manchester United, and independent production companies.

Whether you’re looking to be in front of the camera or behind it, Matchday Live is your chance to be part of a high-profile, award-nominated initiative that makes a real impact on the university community and beyond.

Associated Badges:

In A Nutshell...

  • Collaborate ... with students from across the university in a fast-paced broadcast production team
  • Upskill ... in real-world roles such as commentary, camera operation, presenting, and vision mixing
  • Grow Confidence ... through hands-on experience in live sports coverage with mentorship from industry professionals
  • Show Leadership ... by taking initiative in creative and technical decision making
  • Gain Recognition ... with credits on professional-standard broadcasts and enhanced employability outcomes
  • Engage In-Person ... with weekly sessions at Platt Lane, including training, rehearsals, and match day broadcasts
  • Earn up to 300 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.

Schedule

  • place 01/10/25 to 01/04/26 - Platt Lane Sports Complex, Fallowfield
    Monday Evening Production Meetings 6-8pm
    Each Monday we will meet to plan the main show and gather content for broadcast from athletes, players and coaches.
  • place 01/10/25 to 01/04/26 - Platt Lane Sports Complex
    Matchday Live Broadcasts Every Wednesday from Platt Lane (Variable Time)
    Each Wednesday we will be broadcasting a match (Rugby, Football, Basketball or Netball) from Platt Lane. This will include a prematch show, full broadcast of the action, and a post match show all produced by the Matchday Live team.