Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for next two Women's World Cups

[ad_1] Netflix has secured the US broadcasting rights to the Girls's World Cup in 2027 and 2031, because the streaming big continues its push into dwell sports activities.

The deal is probably the most important FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a serious match. though its worth was not publicly revealed.

"Bringing this iconic match to Netflix is not nearly streaming matches," Netflix chief content material officer Bela Bajaria mentioned in an announcement.

"It is also about celebrating the gamers, the tradition and the eagerness driving the worldwide rise of ladies's sport."

Netflix dipped into dwell sports activities final month with protection of the closely hyped boxing bout between retired heavyweight legend Mike Tyson and social media persona Jake Paul.

It'll additionally broadcast two NFL matches on Christmas Day within the US as a part of a three-year deal introduced in Could.

Matildas set TV viewers file The Matildas' 3-1 loss to England creates historical past by changing into the most-watched TV program for the reason that present viewers measurement system started in 2001.

World Cups are sometimes broadcast on free-to-air public networks to succeed in the most important audiences.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino had publicly criticised public broadcasters, particularly in Europe, for undervaluing presents to broadcast the 2023 match that was performed in Australia and New Zealand.

That match was broadcast by Fox within the US.

"This settlement sends a robust message about the actual worth of the FIFA Girls's World Cup and the worldwide girls's recreation," Infantino mentioned.