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Toronto Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Netflix secures broadcast rights in Canada to 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups
Published Aug 08, 2025 • 2 minute read Canada forward Christine Sinclair (12) celebrates at the conclusion of a soccer match against Panama at the CONCACAF women's World Cup qualifying tournament in 2018. AP Photo Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Netflix has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights in Canada for the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031, mirroring an earlier announced rights deal in the U.S. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account World Cups have typically been shown on free-to-air public networks to reach the biggest audiences. But Netflix has been flexing its sports muscle of late, adding live sports to its extensive menu of movies and TV shows. The Women's World Cup marks the streaming service's first foray into live soccer. Netflix's U.S. rights deal was announced in December. The streaming service has been expanding its live sports portfolio with Christmas Day NFL games as well as the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson, Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano and upcoming Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford boxing cards. Netflix also streams the weekly WWE Raw wrestling show. Netflix says the Taylor-Serrano card drew 74 million live viewers from around the world. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We will embrace the opportunity to work with Netflix to continue to grow the popularity of the women's game in Canada — a nation with a rich FIFA Women's World Cup history,' FIFA chief business officer Romy Gai said in a statement. The 2027 World Cup will be hosted in Brazil from June 24 to July 25, featuring 32 teams competing across eight cities. The host country for the 2031 tournament, expanded to 48 from 32 teams, is expected to be revealed at the 76th FIFA Congress on April 30, 2026, in Vancouver. 'We are thrilled that Netflix will be FIFA's exclusive partner in Canada for the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031,' said Gabe Spitzer, Netflix's vice-president of sports. 'With under two years to go until the first match in Brazil, we are hard at work on planning and aim to give fans unparalleled access to the most prestigious competition in women's football.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The U.S. Soccer Federation has confirmed its interest in submitting a joint 2031 hosting bid with other CONCACAF member associations. FIFA calls the Women's World Cup the biggest women's sporting event in the world, saying the 2023 tournament, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, attracted close to two million fans to the stadiums and drew more than two billion views across television, streaming and social media platforms. FIFA announced in early June that for the first time, it was selling the rights to the 2027 and '31 women's tournaments 'on a stand-alone basis in Canada,' as opposed to bundled with other FIFA events. The deadline for bid submissions was July 10. TSN and CTV combined to broadcast all 64 matches at the 2023 tournament. Toronto Blue Jays Tennis Editorials Ontario Columnists
Edmonton Journal
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
Netflix secures broadcast rights in Canada to 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups
Article content Netflix has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights in Canada for the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031, mirroring an earlier announced rights deal in the U.S. Article content World Cups have typically been shown on free-to-air public networks to reach the biggest audiences. Article content But Netflix has been flexing its sports muscle of late, adding live sports to its extensive menu of movies and TV shows. Article content Article content The Women's World Cup marks the streaming service's first foray into live soccer. Netflix's U.S. rights deal was announced in December. Article content Article content The streaming service has been expanding its live sports portfolio with Christmas Day NFL games as well as the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson, Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano and upcoming Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford boxing cards. Netflix also streams the weekly WWE Raw wrestling show. Article content Netflix says the Taylor-Serrano card drew 74 million live viewers from around the world. Article content 'We will embrace the opportunity to work with Netflix to continue to grow the popularity of the women's game in Canada — a nation with a rich FIFA Women's World Cup history,' FIFA chief business officer Romy Gai said in a statement. Article content The 2027 World Cup will be hosted in Brazil from June 24 to July 25, featuring 32 teams competing across eight cities. Article content Article content The host country for the 2031 tournament, expanded to 48 from 32 teams, is expected to be revealed at the 76th FIFA Congress on April 30, 2026, in Vancouver. Article content 'We are thrilled that Netflix will be FIFA's exclusive partner in Canada for the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031,' said Gabe Spitzer, Netflix's vice-president of sports. 'With under two years to go until the first match in Brazil, we are hard at work on planning and aim to give fans unparalleled access to the most prestigious competition in women's football.' Article content The U.S. Soccer Federation has confirmed its interest in submitting a joint 2031 hosting bid with other CONCACAF member associations. Article content FIFA calls the Women's World Cup the biggest women's sporting event in the world, saying the 2023 tournament, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, attracted close to two million fans to the stadiums and drew more than two billion views across television, streaming and social media platforms. Article content
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Netflix secures broadcast rights in Canada to 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups
Netflix has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights in Canada for the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031, mirroring an earlier announced rights deal in the U.S. World Cups have typically been shown on free-to-air public networks to reach the biggest audiences. But Netflix has been flexing its sports muscle of late, adding live sports to its extensive menu of movies and TV shows. The Women's World Cup marks the streaming service's first foray into live soccer. Netflix's U.S. rights deal was announced in December. The streaming service has been expanding its live sports portfolio with Christmas Day NFL games as well as the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson, Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano and upcoming Canelo Álvarez-Terence Crawford boxing cards. Netflix also streams the weekly WWE Raw wrestling show. Netflix says the Taylor-Serrano card drew 74 million live viewers from around the world. 'We will embrace the opportunity to work with Netflix to continue to grow the popularity of the women's game in Canada — a nation with a rich FIFA Women's World Cup history,' FIFA chief business officer Romy Gai said in a statement. The 2027 World Cup will be hosted in Brazil from June 24 to July 25, featuring 32 teams competing across eight cities. The host country for the 2031 tournament, expanded to 48 from 32 teams, is expected to be revealed at the 76th FIFA Congress on April 30, 2026, in Vancouver. 'We are thrilled that Netflix will be FIFA's exclusive partner in Canada for the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031,' said Gabe Spitzer, Netflix's vice-president of sports. 'With under two years to go until the first match in Brazil, we are hard at work on planning and aim to give fans unparalleled access to the most prestigious competition in women's football.' The U.S. Soccer Federation has confirmed its interest in submitting a joint 2031 hosting bid with other CONCACAF member associations. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. FIFA calls the Women's World Cup the biggest women's sporting event in the world, saying the 2023 tournament, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, attracted close to two million fans to the stadiums and drew more than two billion views across television, streaming and social media platforms. FIFA announced in early June that for the first time, it was selling the rights to the 2027 and '31 women's tournaments 'on a stand-alone basis in Canada,' as opposed to bundled with other FIFA events. The deadline for bid submissions was July 10. TSN and CTV combined to broadcast all 64 matches at the 2023 tournament. — This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 8, 2024
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Netflix in talks with Spotify on live concerts, award shows as part of TV expansion: Report
Netflix has held talks with Spotify to partner on projects such as music award shows or live concert series as part of its live TV push, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The company has also discussed doing big celebrity interviews and shorter-turnaround documentaries, the report said. Netflix and Spotify did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now The streaming giant has aggressively broadened its live programming in recent years to boost advertising revenue, diversify content and attract new subscribers. A new music show called "Building the Band" is set to debut next week. The streamer is working on another music competition that is expected to release in the coming months, the report said. Live Events Netflix has also expanded its portfolio with high-profile live sports events, including two National Football League games on Christmas Day and the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson boxing match that earned the streamer a record 19 million subscribers in its fourth quarter.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ring Girl Sydney Thomas Adds Another Hat After Graduating From Alabama
By Isaac Nyamungu Ring girl Sydney Thomas has finally graduated from the University of Alabama. Sydney, who attained her stardom following the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson bout, was done with her studies this week, a process that took only three years. A series of photos displays Thomas in a white dress around the Tuscaloosa campus, including one with six of her buddies. 'Did it in 3 @univofalabama,' said Thomas on Instagram. 'As I look back and reflect on my college experience, I can't help but acknowledge how monumental each of these years has been in shaping me into who I am today.' The viral ring girl who initially seized the internet's attention during the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson bout just tossed her cap with six of her spectacular best friends beside her, and the University of Alabama may never be the same. This wasn't just another average graduation celebration, though, a full-blown occasion. 'From navigating the loss of my mother to the whirlwind of unexpected overnight fame, Alabama has been the one constant through it all - continually welcoming me with open arms and keeping me grounded in who I am. Though my college journey was far from typical, I've found such beauty and comfort in the abnormalcy of it all, trusting that everything unfolded in alignment with God's divine timing,' she posted on her social media account. It was not just the only outfit she wore; rather, she was also captured in a bold red dress sipping Champagne on a set of stairs at the Tuscaloosa campus. 'This has been such a beautiful chapter in the story of my life - one I'll look back on often. And while it's bittersweet that it's come to an end a year early, I know that wherever my path leads next, Alabama will always be my sweet home. Roll Tide, forever & always xo,' Sydney posted on Instagram.
