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New month, new Live-Ops COPA ?? Huge big up to the whole team at Matchday for continuously delivering fresh, engaging content and consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible! ??

?? Christmas comes early at Matchday ?? Today, we’re proud to spotlight a major milestone in our studio's production processes: from concept to execution, our content delivery pipeline empowers us to bring exciting content, critical updates, and unforgettable in-game experiences to our players faster and more efficiently than ever before. Let’s keep innovating and delivering excellence! ?? What’s next? Big things on the horizon—stay tuned! ???

Had a lovely chat with our wordsmith Steve El-Sharawy about the art and science of product management and the journey behind creating our latest feature at Matchday! Product management can be an abstract concept to pin down- it is a bit like solving a dynamic puzzle whose pieces keep moving and changing— bringing together player needs, game vision, and execution to create features that truly click. Check out the story below ??

?? Join the Community Team at Matchday! ?? Are you a passionate designer ready to make an impact in the football gaming world? Matchday is on the lookout for talented Graphic Designer Intern and Motion Designer Intern to join our remote-first team. ?? Graphic Design Interns: Dive into exciting projects that connect football fans worldwide. Showcase your creativity and become part of a vibrant community. ?? Motion Design Interns: Help us redefine the mobile football gaming experience with your innovative motion design skills. Both roles offer flexibility to align with European time zones and are remunerated. Ready to kickstart your creative journey with us? ?? Send your portfolio/demo reel to [email protected] #GraphicDesign #MotionDesign #Internship #RemoteWork #CreativeCareers #GamingIndustry #Matchday

?? Copa Messi: A huge Milestone Moment for Matchday We’re thrilled to launch Copa Messi in Matchday Champions, a groundbreaking event that celebrates the legacy of football’s greatest. This event is not just a fan experience—it's a testament to the passion of our community and the innovation behind Matchday. ?? Team GOAT: Messi 2024 and his legendary teammates. ? Team Prodigy: Young Messi alongside football’s rising stars. With Copa Messi, fans worldwide can engage in a unique challenge, choose their side, and compete for exclusive rewards. It’s a proud milestone for us - that connects the past, present, and future of football, creating a dynamic space for players to interact with the game in an entirely new way. Join us in celebrating this achievement and the passion of football fans everywhere. The journey has just begun! m.day/copa-messi

?? Ever wondered what goes into designing Matchday and Matchday Champions Cards? We sat down with our Senior Visual Experience Designer Alex `Grim′, to unpack the art and science behind each edition. From moodboarding to the final product, Alex’s approach is a blend of creativity, collaboration, and user focus that truly brings our vision to life. Check out the full interview to dive deeper into the craft behind the cards. ???

For us at Matchday, LiveOps means continuously adding value to our players with events, collaborations, and updates that capture the spirit of football in real-time. Recently, we partnered with Fabrizio Romano, football’s top breaking news journalist, to bring his insights directly into the game. Romano's Scouting Radar—a branded takeover of our existing scouting feature—now gives players access to the world’s top talent, making Matchday Champions the place where real football and the gaming world collide. Our goal? To get to a point where any major moment in football—whether it’s a game-changing transfer, an unexpected victory, or an unforgettable scoreline—finds a reflection within Matchday Champions.

We just wrapped up our first global Copa event, featuring Alexia Putellas and Céline Dept. Their fanbases went head-to-head, with nearly 2 million points earned in-game over nine days, and the engagement was massive—millions and millions of views across videos and posts. What started with a cryptic tweet turned into a very successful event. If you’re curious about how we use events like these to drive engagement in mobile gaming, feel free to reach out. We're always happy to chat and exchange experiences.

Another important step forward as Matchday Champions has moved officially into open beta. Now available around the world, it means more players, more competition, more footballers, more fun and of course, more crucial feedback. Not to mention our live event: Copa Alexia x Céline, which launched today! It’s an incredibly exciting time for everyone at Matchday, and we want to take a moment to salute every member of the team for getting us to this moment. With a ton of exciting features on their way, we hope you’ll join us and help shape the future of football gaming. PS: If you want to play: https://m.day/open-beta

And just like that, 6 months has flashed past. During that time, Matchday Champions has evolved and grown, been built on and polished, and still the machine rumbles on. With momentum on our side, we took the opportunity to summarise the main features we’ve added to Matchday Champions in the last half a year. Take a moment to see what’s been, what’s now and what’s next, only possible thanks to our brilliant team.