Netflix and FIFA on Friday announced a groundbreaking deal for the streaming service to broadcast the 2027 and 2031 Women’s World Cups.
The deal is comprehensive and exclusive, FIFA said. Netflix will broadcast all games at both tournaments, in English and Spanish, with no plan to sublicense the rights to a cable or over-the-air television station.
It will mark the first time that any World Cup matches, men’s or women’s, will be broadcast in the U.S. by a digital streaming service, and not on linear TV.
“The historic deal will provide US-based fans with unparalleled access to every match live and to immersive coverage, including star-studded studio shows,” FIFA said in a news release.
And, “in addition to offering live coverage,” FIFA said in its release, “Netflix will produce exclusive documentary series in the lead-up to both tournaments, spotlighting the world’s top players, their journeys and the global growth of women’s football.”
The 2027 tournament is set to be played in Brazil.
The 2031 host remains to be determined. The United States is expected to bid, perhaps alongside Mexico.
This story will be updated.
