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Why isn't EastEnders on TV tonight? BBC schedule change revealed as soap removed

EastEnders did not air on its usual Monday 7:30pm slot on June 9, 2025, as BBC replaced it with live coverage of a Wales vs Belgium World Cup qualifier from Brussels.
The schedule change occurred because Match of the Day broadcast the significant 2026 FIFA World Cup group qualifier during EastEnders' usual slot, causing a one-night disruption.
EastEnders announced on X the temporary shift with the hashtag '#EastEnders schedule change!', confirming the episode planned for June 9 will instead air the following evening.
The soap resumed its normal schedule airing Tuesday to Friday at 7:30pm on BBC One and provided early episode streaming on iPlayer from 6am, ensuring viewers retain access this week.
This single-day break suggests fans need to adjust briefly to the new timetable, but the soap's planned storylines, including a major Knights plot and cast changes, remain on track.

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