The Game
The Game is a football podcast from The Times, hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson, covering Premier League and EFL previews, reviews, transfers, tactics and VAR. It has 1,000 episodes in its feed, released about every two days, with a median length of roughly 51 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per episode. Its Apple Podcasts rating of 3.7 from 266 ratings is a distinctive signal of an established listener base.
Established Times football show reaching engaged Premier League and EFL listeners twice weekly
- Twice-weekly cadence across 1,000 episodes builds steady, habitual listening over time
- Median episode runs about 51 minutes, giving room for a full host-read mid-roll
- Apple Podcasts listeners rate the show, indicating a committed football audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, panel discussion, reporter analysis
- Tone
- analytical, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- AcastThe Times
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names Acast only as the host and privacy link.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles cover football results, transfers and club management with no flagged explicit content; the feed is marked non-explicit.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/the-game |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id191105605 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/0fc6a233-bbae-4ba5-… |
Benchmark score: 35 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Are Manchester United a basket case? | 2026-10-15 | 50 min |
| Did Southampton and Eckert get away with it? | 2026-10-13 | 40 min |
| City win leaves bad taste and managers under pressure | 2026-10-12 | 59 min |
| England greats and Manchester City punishment | 2026-10-08 | 53 min |
| EFL EXTRA: Big games, new managers and pointless goals | 2026-10-07 | 32 min |
| Will Man City's stars leave? And is Bellingham as good as Zidane ? | 2026-10-05 | 53 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
The thinking fan's football podcast. From previews to reviews, winners to losers, who's in and out on the transfer roundabout, tactics, stats and the dreaded VAR - join the best reporters covering the biggest sport on the planet. Hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson, The Game brings you the latest on the Premier League and the EFL, as well as a front-row seat to international tournaments. We…
About The Game
The Game is a football podcast from The Times, hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson according to the show description on Acast. It covers Premier League and EFL previews and reviews, transfer news, tactics and VAR debates, with reporter-led analysis of the biggest clubs and matches. The feed lists 1,000 episodes released about every two days, with a median episode length of roughly 51 minutes.
The show is hosted on Acast and carries a 3.7 average rating from 266 ratings on Apple Podcasts, which is the strongest available signal of its listener base. Audience figures are estimates only: based on those ratings, Starbooked estimates 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly UK adult male football fans. No sponsors are named in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll at the estimated audience size would typically cost about $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits sports, betting and UK consumer brands seeking an engaged football audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Game can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Game
How much does The Game charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode at Starbooked's rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Exact pricing is set by the show.
What is The Game about?
The Game is a football podcast from The Times covering Premier League and EFL previews, reviews, transfers, tactics and VAR. Hosts Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson discuss the biggest sport with reporters.
How do I contact The Game about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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