Netflix announced Friday it will live stream the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 in the United States, as the streaming company continues its foray into live sports.
Netflix says U.S. viewers will have ‘unparalleled access to every match live’ with ‘immersive coverage, star-studded studio shows, and a celebration of the women’s game like never before.’
The 2027 Women’s World Cup will be played from June 24-July 25 in Brazil, while the 2031 location has yet to be announced by FIFA.
‘Bringing this iconic tournament to Netflix isn’t just about streaming matches, it’s also about celebrating the players, the culture and the passion driving the global rise of women’s sport,’ Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said in a press release.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Netflix will bring ‘the fascination of women’s football to a multimillion audience.’
‘This is a landmark moment for sports media rights,’ Infantino said in a press release. ‘As a marquee brand and FIFA’s new long-term partner, Netflix has shown a very strong level of commitment to growing women’s football. This agreement sends a strong message about the real value of the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the global women’s game. FIFA and Netflix partnering together makes this a truly historic day for broadcasting and for women’s football.’
Netflix says its Women’s World Cup agreement includes telecasts in English and Spanish, and streaming in Puerto Rico. Along with the tournaments, Netflix will produce documentaries ‘spotlighting the world’s top players, their journeys and the global growth of women’s football.’
Spain won the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, while the United States won the previous two tournaments and four Women’s World Cups overall (1991, 1999, 2015, 2019).
Netflix livestreamed the Nov. 15 boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, which the company said drew 108 million viewers globally, making it the ‘most-streamed sporting event ever.’
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