Netflix Acquires 2030 FIFA World Cup Broadcasting Rights
Digital streaming platform Netflix has acquired the broadcasting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, bringing all matches to live screens.
Netflix has announced that it has acquired the broadcasting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will mark the tournament's 100th anniversary, in Spain and Andorra. The agreement also covers women's tournaments.
Scope and Dates of the Tournament
Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the FIFA World Cup, the tournament will meet football fans between June 8 and July 21, 2030.
Live Broadcasts in Spain and Andorra
Under the agreement, all matches in the tournament will be broadcast live exclusively via the Netflix platform in Spain and Andorra.
Special Programs and Content
In addition to the matches, Netflix will offer pre-match, half-time, and post-match programs to viewers. Furthermore, daily summaries and pre-tournament special content will be prepared.
Statements from Executives
Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria emphasized the unifying power of the World Cup, while FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström expressed satisfaction with the cooperation.
Host Countries and Women's Cup
While Spain, Morocco, and Portugal will undertake the main hosting duties of the tournament, one match each will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay to mark the 100th anniversary. On the other hand, the agreement also includes the rights for the 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups in the US and Canada.