On November 14, at 7pm (Brasilia time), Netflix will make history by broadcasting its first live sporting event, marking its foray into the world of sports with the competition titled The Netflix Cup. This tournament will take place at the prestigious Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas and will feature Formula 1 drivers and professional golfers from the PGA Tour.
Netflix, known worldwide for its hit series and films, is diversifying its content and venturing into the world of live sports. The Netflix Cup it will be a sporting experience that combines the talent and skill of Formula 1 drivers with the dexterity of professional golfers.
Among the stars who will compete in the tournament are:
The competition will consist of four groups, each containing a Formula 1 driver and a professional golfer, who will compete in an eight-hole match.
The big difference in this sporting event is that the top two teams will advance to the final hole, where they will compete for the first hole title. The Netflix Cup. This golf competition will seek to reach Netflix’s global audience, which until then had stood out for its successful documentaries and series, such as F1: Driving for a living and golf programs.
Noteworthy is the choice to hold the event in Las Vegas, a city already famous for its commitment to the world of sport and entertainment. Additionally, there is speculation that Netflix is considering acquiring the broadcast rights to the Formula 1 racing series, which makes hosting the Netflix Cup even more intriguing for motorsports fans.
Although Netflix has not yet ventured into live sports broadcasts, unlike competitors such as HBO Max, Disney/ESPN, YouTube, Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video, which have invested heavily in this sector, this event could mark a new direction for the company. Growing speculation about its foray into live sporting events demonstrates a desire to further expand Netflix’s catalog.
This isn’t the first time Netflix has streamed content live. In April, the platform faced technical challenges while presenting the live episode of Blind Marriage: The Reunionbut managed to stream Chris Rock’s live comedy special without any issues.
However, on November 14th Netflix will make history with The Netflix Cup, marking its debut in live sports broadcasts. And, who knows, it could be a harbinger of a future in the streaming giant’s broadcast of live sporting events.
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