FIFA announced on Friday that it has signed a “historic broadcast deal” with streaming platform Netflix for the 2027 and 2031 editions of the Women’s World Cup. Netflix will also produce an “exclusive documentary series on the women’s game” in the lead-up to both editions of the FIFA World Cup, according to the statement. the World Cup.
The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will take place in Brazil from June 24 to July 25, 2027, while the host nation of the 2031 edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup has yet to be decided by the FIFA Congress.
The Women’s World Cup will also be the first competition to be fully acquired by Netflix and in addition to offering live coverage, Netflix will produce exclusive documentary series in the coming years, “featuring the world’s top players, their journeys and the global growth of women’s football,” the statement said. FIFA announced.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “This is a milestone for sports media rights. As a major brand and FIFA’s new long-term partner, Netflix has demonstrated a very strong commitment to the growth of women’s football. This agreement sends a strong message about the true value of the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the global women’s game. The partnership between FIFA and Netflix makes this a truly historic day for broadcasting and for women’s football. In addition to broadcasting the tournaments themselves, Netflix will play a key role in bringing the fascination of women’s football to an audience of millions in the run-up to both final tournaments, allowing us to further broaden its appeal.
“I have seen the fandom for the FIFA Women’s World Cup grow immensely. From the electric atmosphere in France in 2019 to, most recently, the incredible energy we saw in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand last year,” said Bela, Chief Content Officer of Netflix. Bajaria. “Bringing this iconic tournament to Netflix isn’t just about streaming matches, it’s also about celebrating the players, culture and passion that drives the global rise of women’s sport.”