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Discover What’s Streaming On: 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 ...

Alec Baldwin was the perfect Match Game host. His sly wit and comedic timing were perfect due to his deadpan approach. However, the show must go on, and it is continuing without Baldwin following the ...

If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. Hosted by Martin Short, the ABC game show, “Match Game,” offers four contestants the opportunity to win $25,000.

It was disappointing when ABC canceled its Match Game revival before the pandemic, so when it returned in 2025 with Martin Short as the host, there was a lot of chatter and excitement. Then silence!

On Match Game, contestants attempt to match answers to “fill in the blank” questions with as many celebrities as possible. At stake is a grand prize of $25,000. Nielsen Ratings The Nielsen ratings are ...