matchday

noun
UK /ˈmætʃ.deɪ/
US /ˈmætʃ.deɪ/

A matchday is the day when a sports game is played.

The whole town wears red on matchday.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The day on which a particular scheduled sports fixture takes place, as listed in a league calendar.

Their next matchday is Saturday against the league leaders.

3. A day designated for a competitive event in games such as chess or esports.

The final matchday of the tournament drew huge online audiences.

4. The period of a single round of fixtures in a league season.

After ten matchdays, the club sits at the top of the table.