Netflix has recently made an announcement regarding the acquisition of its exclusive U.S. streaming rights for FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031, marking a significant shift in the tournament broadcasting. Following the acquisition, Netflix becomes the first ever streaming platform to secure the rights for this prestigious event, according to its blog post.
Scheduled from June 24 to July 25, 2027 Women’s World Cup shall be featuring 32 teams in total competing across 12 cities in Brazil but the details of the 2031 tournament are not revealed yet, including its host nation too.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup coverage of Netflix shall go beyond only just streaming of the matches since the platform is planning to enhance the experience of the audience with studio shows, expert commentary, and engaging entertainment.
“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,” says Bela Bajaria, the chief content officer of Netflix.
