Netflix has secured exclusive broadcasting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, marking another major step in the streaming giant’s expansion into live sports.
The company announced the deal in a blog post on Tuesday, stating that it would broadcast all 104 matches of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Morocco and Portugal.
Under the agreement, Netflix will offer pre-match, half-time and post-match programmes tailored to Spanish audiences, alongside live coverage of the games.
The streaming platform also plans to make one match available free of charge on each matchday in Spain. Matches featuring the Spanish national team, as well as both semi-finals and the final, will be broadcast free-to-air.
Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, said the partnership with FIFA reflected the company’s commitment to connecting audiences worldwide through major sporting events.
“Few events unite people like the World Cup. I was in the stands this year as Spain lifted the trophy and witnessed the passion, the pride, the stories — they all become part of a nation’s culture and are remembered for generations,” Bajaria said.
“With Spain set to host in 2030, we’re thrilled to bring every match to fans across Spain and Andorra on Netflix. For Spanish football fans, welcoming the world as reigning champions on Netflix will make this a moment unlike any other,” she added.
Bajaria also highlighted Netflix’s expanding partnership with FIFA, including broadcasting rights for the 2027 and 2031 editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in the United States and Canada.
FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström welcomed the agreement, expressing optimism about the partnership and its potential to bring the tournament to more viewers.
“We are pleased to build on our partnership with Netflix as we look ahead to the FIFA World Cup 2030. This will be a special edition of the tournament, and we look forward to working together to bring it to fans across Spain and Andorra,” Grafström said.
He added that both organisations aimed to bring fans closer to the game and enable as many people as possible to share in the excitement of the competition.
The deal further strengthens Netflix’s growing portfolio of live sports content as the company expands beyond films and television series into major sporting events.
In addition to its FIFA agreements, Netflix has ventured into boxing, securing exclusive global broadcasting rights for a scheduled December 11 bout between British heavyweight boxers Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.
