Netflix secures Spain and Andorra World Cup rights
Netflix has secured rights to all 104 matches of the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, with free coverage in Spain and a national free-to-air broadcast package forming part of the agreement.
Netflix has agreed a deal with FIFA to broadcast the 2030 men’s World Cup in Spain and Andorra, extending its football rights portfolio into one of the tournament’s host markets.The streamer will show all 104 matches live, supported by pre-match, half-time and post-match programming, a daily round-up on matchdays and World Cup content ahead of the competition.Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria said: “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.“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.“And, our expanding partnership with FIFA, including the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 for the U.S. and Canada, reflects our continued commitment to bringing fans closer to the world’s biggest sports moments.”The agreement includes one match per matchday available free in Spain, alongside a package for a national free-to-air broadcaster covering every Spain fixture, both semi-finals and the final.Netflix will announce details of the free-to-air partnership closer to the tournament, with the arrangement combining its comprehensive streaming coverage with wider access to selected matches.Spain will co-host the tournament with Portugal and Morocco, while Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay will each stage a match as part of the World Cup’s centenary celebrations.Netflix intends to produce coverage with a distinctly Spanish perspective, placing local presentation and programming alongside its distribution of the full tournament.FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafström commented: “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.“Our shared ambition is to bring fans closer to the game and enable as many people as possible to share in the excitement of the competition.”The deal expands a relationship that already includes Netflix’s rights to the 2027 and 2031 Women’s World Cups in the United States and Canada.The company has appointed IMG as production partner for its coverage of the 2027 tournament in Brazil, covering all 64 matches and more than 100 hours of studio programming.Netflix also holds Mexican rights to the 2027 and 2029 editions of the Concacaf Gold Cup and Nations League Finals, adding regional national team competitions to its growing live football offering.The Spain and Andorra agreement follows other rights deals for the 2030 World Cup, including SBS in Australia, TVNZ in New Zealand and Deutsche Telekom in Germany.