Netflix Secures 2030 World Cup Broadcasting Rights in Spain and Andorra
The platform will broadcast a major men's international tournament in Spain for the first time.
Netflix has announced that it has acquired the broadcasting rights for the 2030 World Cup matches in Spain and Andorra, adding a new milestone to its investments in sports broadcasting.
Details of the Broadcasting Rights Agreement
In a statement released on Tuesday, Netflix announced that it had secured the rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup matches in Spain and Andorra, both of which are among the co-hosts of the tournament.
The California-based company refrained from sharing any information regarding the financial terms of the agreement.
Free-to-View Options and Match Packages
Under the signed agreement, one match from each matchday will be available to watch unencrypted and free of charge in Spain.
Additionally, the company will offer a national free-to-air channel that will broadcast a package including all of Spain's matches, both semi-finals, and the final.
Tournament Hosting Structure
Spain will co-host the tournament alongside Portugal and Morocco; furthermore, as part of the celebrations for the tournament's centenary, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay will also host opening matches.
Netflix's Sports Broadcasting Strategy
This move stands out as a new step in Netflix's growth strategy within the live sports broadcasting sector, which has previously brought organizations such as the NFL, MLB, WWE, boxing, and MMA to its platform.