MK Dons have announced they will no longer produce matchday programmes as part of changes to their media output for the 2024/25 season.

The move will see the Dons among a number of EFL clubs to have ceased printing paper programmes on matchday, with multiple clubs having retired the pre-match programme since the covid pandemic.

EFL clubs previously voted in 2018 that it would no longer be compulsory to produce a matchday programme for every game hosted, having previously been a rule the league enforced.

MK Dons had opted to continue publishing one, having produced a matchday programme in the three seasons since the return of fans in games after the end of the covid lockdowns in 2021.

But as part of multiple changes to MK Dons’ media output, the club confirmed they will no longer be publishing them.

Other changes coming up include the launch of the club’s updated website, which went live last month, while the club also announced plans to launch a monthly newsletter and that they were exploring the possibility of launching new official MK Dons apps and podcasts.

MK Dons have also said they intend to enhance coverage of their women’s and academy teams, with increased coverage on both their website and social media platforms.

In a statement outlining the changes to their official media output for the 2024/25 season, MK Dons said the decision to phase out programmes came following consultation with their supporter’s board.

The statement read, “After much deliberation and discussion with the MK Dons Supporters’ Board, MK Dons have decided to discontinue the matchday programme at Stadium MK from the start of the 2024/25 season.

“This is primarily due to the resourcing and costs associated with producing a matchday programme, as well as the sustainability concerns attached to manufacturing a print publication.

“MK Dons appreciate purchasing programmes has been a long-established tradition for some supporters. However, due to decreasing sales, the programme has struggled to break even in recent seasons and is no longer viable. In its absence, the club will have further resources to focus on other media channels.

“Crucially, in the digital age, it is the view of MK Dons and the MK Dons Supporters’ Board that digital content is far more accessible to fans and will serve as a better use of the club’s resources while also eliminating waste.”