Netflix
Streaming eclipses US cable, broadcast viewing
Streaming surpassed cable and over-the-air viewership in the United States last month for the first time, equating to almost half of all media broadcast through television.
Netflix enters channel aggregation with TF1 deal
Netflix has made its first move into channel aggregation in a landmark agreement with TF1 to stream the French commercial broadcaster’s linear channels and on-demand content.
Netflix blows full time on Six Nations documentary
Six Nations’ Netflix show ‘Full Contact’ will not return for a third season as part of what has been described as a review of the streamer’s sports documentary strategy amid its push into live rights.
Live sports drive Netflix Q4 revenue, subscribers
Netflix added 19 million subscribers and grew net income to $1.9bn (€1.8bn) in the fourth quarter, a period that encompassed the streaming giant’s major live sports push.
Netflix claims 4.9m views for Raw debut
Nearly a year after revealing its biggest foray into sports streaming to date, Netflix streamed its debut 'Monday Night Raw' show this week, announcing 4.9 million views globally.
Netflix claims NFL Xmas record as NBA viewing soars
Netflix has claimed its first NFL games broke streaming records though they fell short of the viewing figures on broadcast networks in 2023, while the NBA enjoyed its best Christmas Day viewing figures…
Sony to lose WWE rights in India to Netflix
World Wrestling Entertainment rights in India will be moving to Netflix next year as part of the streaming giant's mega $5bn (€4.8bn), decade-long global deal.
US Women’s World Cup rights head to Netflix
In what represents Netflix's first move into live football rights, every game from the 2027 and 2031 tournaments will be streamed on the platform in both English and Spanish language.
Tech issues hit Netflix amid 65m concurrent Paul-Tyson streams
Viewership on Netflix of the heavyweight bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson peaked at 65 million concurrent streams as the streamer endured technical issues on the night, with fans complaining of buffering and freezing.
Will Netflix save European sports media rights?
Three leading industry figures are bullish on media rights values, believing that Netflix is likely to enter into European sports acquisitions to continue its growth, thereby significantly boosting competition in the market.
IOC steps up Netflix content strategy
News of the production of three Olympic focused documentaries on Netflix is further evidence of the IOC's attempts to better engage an audience in between Games.
Netflix joins NFL streaming party with Christmas Day offering
Netflix has made its first move into live American football and struck its first agreement with a major sports league, today (Wednesday) announcing a three-season deal with the NFL
Paul’s MVP brings Tyson bout to Netflix
Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has made its biggest move in the sport, striking a deal with Netflix for Paul himself to take on legendary fighter Mike Tyson in the entertainment giant’s latest live sports offering.
Netflix to take swing at MLB with two Red Sox docuseries
Netflix is getting into professional baseball for the first time, with the entertainment streaming giant today (Wednesday) revealing plans for two projects with Major League Baseball surrounding the Boston…
WWE deal does not signal sports strategy change, says Netflix’s Sarandos
Netflix's $5bn (€4.6bn), 10-year global media-rights deal with World Wrestling Entertainment is not reflective of a change in sports strategy at the streaming giant, according to co-chief executive Ted Sarandos.
Netflix swoops for WWE’s Raw in global $5bn play
Netflix has made its biggest foray into live event streaming, today (Tuesday), announcing a stunning $5bn (€4.6bn), 10-year global media-rights deal with World Wrestling Entertainment.
Tennis is next live sports event lined up by Netflix
Spanish tennis stars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz are to headline streaming giant Netflix's next move into live sports, it was announced today (Monday)
Netflix ‘weighing up’ move for live boxing rights
Streaming service Netflix is reportedly seeking to further expand its entry into live sports by targeting Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) and boxer and YouTube influencer Jake Paul.