US EditionNetflix secures broadcast rights in Canada to 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups
CANADA, AUG 8 – Netflix will exclusively stream the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women's World Cups in Canada, marking its first live soccer coverage and reflecting a growing focus on standalone rights sales, FIFA said.
- Netflix has secured the exclusive Canadian rights for the FIFA Women’s World Cups in 2027 and 2031, mirroring an earlier U.S. deal.
- FIFA’s move to unbundle the Women’s World Cup rights in Canada prompted Netflix’s first live soccer streaming deal for 2027 and 2031.
- Expanding to 48 teams, the 2031 tournament’s host will be revealed at the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, with the 2027 World Cup opening in Brazil on June 24, 2027, with 32 teams.
- Ahead of the 2027 World Cup, Romy Gai, FIFA chief business officer, said `We will embrace the opportunity to work with Netflix to continue to grow the popularity of the women’s game in Canada`.
- As rights negotiations evolve, future bids and broadcasting plans could reshape how Canadians watch major soccer events.
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