Netflix Scores FIFA Women’s World Cup Exclusive U.S. Rights for 2027 and 2031

variety.com:

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Netflix’s next shot on goal in live sports: the FIFA Women’s World Cup. FIFA and Netflix announced an agreement granting the streamer exclusive rights in the U.S.

to the 2027 and 2031 installments of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The companies said the deal “represents a landmark announcement for women’s football.” The FIFA Women’s World Cup will be the first competition to be acquired in full by Netflix.

According to FIFA, it “further reinforces the tournament’s status as the single biggest women’s sporting event on the planet and provides an outstanding platform to further promote the game.” Under the terms of the pact, Netflix will deliver to U.S.-based fans “unparalleled access” to every match live and “immersive coverage,” including studio shows.

The agreement includes Puerto Rico and covers all languages, with top-tier talent poised to feature in a dual telecast for both English- and Spanish-language broadcasts in the U.S.