Netflix, Don’t Fumble This 🏟️
Now, let’s just pray for zero buffering moments.
Netflix is officially stepping onto the sports field, and I’m actually kind of here for it. The streaming giant just secured exclusive US rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup for 2027 and 2031, and honestly, this could be a game-changer…if they can get their live-streaming act together.
Netflix has exclusive U.S. rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the 2027 and 2031 tournaments. pic.twitter.com/aY3QYcLgAe
— Netflix (@netflix) December 20, 2024
All the Matches, None of the Headaches
Let’s start with the obvious win here: simplicity. Trying to catch a US Women’s Soccer game during the World Cup usually feels like you’re defusing a bomb. What channel? What region? Is it blacked out? Netflix says we’re done with that nonsense. They’re streaming every single match live, along with “immersive coverage” and studio shows in both English and Spanish. Finally, one place to watch all the soccer news.
FIFA and Netflix signed an agreement for the exclusive US broadcasting rights of the 2027 and 2031 Women’s World Cups–in all languages. Netflix will also produce studio shows and docuseries around the tournament in addition to live streaming the games 📺 👀 pic.twitter.com/L8UGEwHBme
— The Women’s Game (@WomensGameMIB) December 20, 2024
And yeah, it’s Netflix, so I’m already paying for it. If I don’t have to download some sketchy app or buy a “premium” channel package just to catch the FIFA World Cup, I’m calling that a win for women’s sports.
It’s clear Netflix is going all in on live sports. Between this and their upcoming NFL games over Christmas (with Beyoncé at halftime, no less), they’re trying to prove they’re not just about binge-watching your ex’s Netflix account. But here’s the thing: their live-streaming issues have been, well, bad. Remember the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson debacle? Exactly. Fix that, Netflix, and you’ll officially be in the big leagues.
Why This Matters for Women’s Soccer
This move is massive for women’s sports. Streaming the entire World Cup on a platform as mainstream as Netflix puts women’s soccer (and by extension, the USWNT) front and center for a growing audience. The 2023 tournament was already breaking records, and this deal could send viewership through the roof. Plus, Netflix plans to drop documentaries spotlighting players and their journeys, which sounds like prime content to watch while pretending I understand soccer betting odds.
2024 in Review:
5️⃣0️⃣ Goals scored
3️⃣9️⃣ Players called up
🔟☝️ First caps
7️⃣⚽️ First goals
1️⃣🥇 Gold medal
#️⃣1️⃣ @FIFAWWC Ranking pic.twitter.com/Erny4KJLiu— U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (@USWNT) December 13, 2024
If Netflix can deliver, I’m excited. Women’s sports deserve this level of attention and accessibility. Now, let’s just pray for zero buffering moments.
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