Netflix acquires Exclusive Streaming Rights for FIFA Women's World Cup 2027, 2031

Recently, Netflix has announced its exclusive U.S. streaming rights acquisition for FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031. This marks as a significant shift in the broadcasting of the tournament. After this acquisition, Netflix has become the first streaming platform to secure the rights for the event, as per the blog post by Netflix.

2027 Women’s World Cup which is scheduled to take place from June 24 to July 25, will be featuring a total of 32 teams competing across 12 cities in Brazil. However, the details of the 2031 tournament are still not revealed yet and this includes its host nation as well.

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.

The chief content officer of Netflix Bela Bajaria stated, “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.”