In addition to the matches, the streamer will supplement coverage with studio shows and commentary and entertainment by top-tier talent.
Netflix has secured the exclusive US rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup for 2027 and 2031. This marks the first time the tournament will appear on a streaming service. The 2027 tournament, which runs from June 24 to July 25, will feature 32 teams from across the globe, competing in 12 cities across Brazil, the host country. The 2031 location will be announced at a later date.
In addition to the matches, the streamer will supplement coverage with studio shows and commentary and entertainment by top-tier talent. In the lead-up to the tournament, Netflix will produce exclusive documentary programming spotlighting the top players, their journeys, and the explosion of the sport around the globe.
Commenting on the deal, Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria, said: “Our record-breaking success with Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor demonstrated the massive appetite for women’s sports and live programming. I’ve seen the fandom for the FIFA Women’s World Cup grow tremendously — from the electric atmosphere in France in 2019, and most recently, the incredible energy across Australia and New Zealand in 2023. Bringing this iconic tournament to Netflix is not just about streaming matches — it’s about celebrating the players, the culture, and the passion driving the global rise of women’s sports.”
“This is a landmark moment for sports media rights,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “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. Besides broadcasting the tournaments themselves, Netflix will play a key role in terms of bringing the fascination of women’s football to a multimillion audience in the lead-up to both final tournaments, thereby enabling us to further increase their appeal.”
The Netflix-FIFA pact covers all languages and will include both English and Spanish telecasts.
