The next two editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup will air in the United States exclusively on Netflix in 2027 and 2031, according to a joint statement Friday from FIFA and Netflix.
Netflix said Women's World Cup coverage will include commentary and entertainment, as well as Netflix original documentaries in the lead-up to the tournament.
The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The value was not given, though international competitions in women’s soccer have struggled to draw high-value offers.
The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The value was not given, though international competitions in women’s soccer have struggled to draw high-value offers.
"Change is in the air and I am expecting the tide to turn next year regarding the return of all our national teams and football clubs to the international arena," Alexander Dyukov said
FIFA has signed Netflix to a United States broadcast deal for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil plus the 2031 edition that could be played in the U.S.
By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The next two editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup will air in the United States exclusively on Netflix in 2027 and 2031, according to a joint statement Friday from FIFA and Netflix. “This is a landmark moment…
Netflix has inked a deal with FIFA to snag exclusive US broadcasting rights to the next two Women’s World Cup tournaments, according to a report by ESPN. This contract covers both the 2027 and 2031 events.
Netflix continues to grow its slate of live sporting events. The latest addition is the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Read more about the historic agreement.
World Cups are typically broadcast on free-to-air public networks to reach the biggest audiences, and the last women's edition in 2023 earned FIFA less than 10% of the men's 2022 World Cup.
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