Netflix Expands FIFA Women’s World Cup Rights to Canada in Landmark Streaming Move
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Netflix has strengthened its global sports portfolio by securing exclusive Canadian broadcast rights for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031, building on its earlier US agreement. The deal marks the first time the tournament will be shown on a streaming platform in Canada, with all matches included in Netflix’s subscription plans.
The 2027 edition, hosted in Brazil from 24 June to 25 July, will feature 32 teams across eight cities, while the 2031 tournament will expand to 48 teams for the first time. Coverage will include live matches in English, French, and Spanish, plus studio shows, commentary, and Netflix-produced documentaries spotlighting top players and the women’s game’s rapid global growth.
FIFA Chief Business Officer Romy Gai said the expanded partnership reflects a shared ambition to grow the sport: “Following the landmark agreement between FIFA and Netflix in the United States, we are pleased to extend the footprint of our partnership to Canada — a nation with a rich FIFA Women’s World Cup history.”
The move builds on Netflix’s growing slate of premium live sports, including WWE Raw, NFL Christmas Day games, the upcoming Canelo vs. Crawford boxing match, and the record-breaking Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3, which became 2025’s most-watched women’s sporting event.
Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said the FIFA deal was about more than just rights acquisition: “Bringing this iconic tournament to Netflix is not just about streaming matches — it’s about celebrating the players, the culture, and the passion driving the global rise of women’s sports.”
With exclusive coverage across the US and Canada, Netflix is positioning the FIFA Women’s World Cup for unprecedented reach and reshaping how major women’s sporting events connect with audiences worldwide.