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Netflix has become the home of incredible sports documentaries. 2023 was another fantastic year for new documentaries, and 2024 is also shaping up to be another strong year for sports documentaries on Netflix.
The standard of documentaries released over the past several years has proven that there has never been a better time to be a fan of sports documentaries. Between Netflix with Drive to Survive, HBO Max with The Last Dance, and Amazon with All or Nothing, there’s no shortage of great titles.
Here are all of the sports documentaries coming to Netflix in 2024 and beyond.
Sports Documentaries Released on Netflix in 2024 So Far
- Break Point (Season 2) – Jan 10th
- Six Nations: Full Contact (Season 1) – Jan 24th
- NASCAR Full Speed (Season 1) – Jan 30th
- Sunderland ‘Til I Die (Season 3) – Feb 13th
- Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Season 6) – Feb 23rd
- Full Swing (Season 2) – March 6th
- From Dreams to Tragedy: The Fire That Shook Brazilian Football (Limited Series) – March 14th
- Together: Treble Winners (Limited Series) – April 2nd
- Rafa Márquez: El Capitán (2024) – June 6th
- Tour de France: Unchained (Season 2) – June 11th
- America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (Season 1) – June 20th
- Sprint (Season 1) – July 2nd
- Receiver (Season 1) – July 9th
- LALIGA All Access (Season 1) – July 19th
- Simone Biles: Rising (Season 1) – July 17th
- Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer (2024) – September 3rd
- Ángel Di María: Romper La Pared (Limited Series) – September 12th
- Mr. McMahon (Limited Series) – September 25th, 2024
Sports documentaries Coming to Netflix in 2024
Starting 5
New Episodes: 10
Sport: Basketball | Runtime: 45 Minutes
Netflix Release Date: October 9th, 2024
Picture from left to right: LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards, Jimmy Butler and Domantas Sabonis in Starting 5
Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, one of the studios that worked on the first season of Quarterback, is teaming up with LeBron James SpringHill Company, the Obamas’ Higher Ground Production, and the NBA to produce an exhilarating new docuseries centered on the dramatic events of an NBA regular season and the playoffs by following five elite players; Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat, Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Lebron James of the LA Lakers, Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings, and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics.
It’s All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football (2024)
Director: Joanna Pardos
Sport: Football
Netflix Release Date: November 1st, 2024
Picture: – Getty Images
The documentary will showcase the events leading up to, during, and the aftermath of the Spanish women’s national football team’s journey during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which involved the controversial Rubiales Incident in the Women’s World Cup final between Spain and England.
The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox (Season 1)
New Episodes: TBA
Sport: Baseball | Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: October 23rd, 2024
Picture: Boston Red Sox winning the 2004 MLB world series.
After an 86-year wait, the Boston Red Sox finally overcame their curse and won their first World Series in 2004. The docuseries will chronicle the teams’ incredible journey across the 2004 and post-season seasons and their incredible win in the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Episodes: 4
Sport: Gymnastic | Runtime: 45 Minutes
Netflix Release Date:
After her incredible comeback at the World Gymnastics, Simone Biles returned to the pinnacle of her sport at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where she won 4 more Olympic medals, three gold and one silver. The team behind the documentary captured Biles’ incredible achievement, and incredible story that unfolded in Paris.
Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson (Limited Series)
Episodes: 3
Sport: Boxing | Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: November 7th, 2024
Picture: Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson. (L) Mike Tyson in Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson. Cr. Mike Angel/Courtesy of Netflix © 2024
In the run-up to the biggest live event in Netflix history and one of the biggest boxing showdowns of 2024, Netflix is releasing a documentary going behind the scenes in the build-up to the fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. The first two episodes arrive on November 7th, and the third and final episode lands on November 12th, 2024.
The Greatest Rivalry – India vs Pakistan
Episodes: TBA
Sport: Cricket | Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: 2024
One of the fiercest rivalries in sports, India vs Pakistan is always a massive occasion for cricket fans. Netflix’s documentary will chronicle the origins of the intense rivalry and showcase the importance of both sides and their determination to dominate each other in their beloved sport.
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New Episodes: TBA
Sport: Tennis | Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: 2024
The docuseries will closely follow the 2024 season of Carlos Alcaraz, the latest prodigy of the tennis court.
Untitled Boston Red Sox Series (Season 1)
New Episodes: TBA
Sport: Baseball | Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: 2024
Picture: Boston Red Sox
The series will chronicle the entire 2024 MLB season and the journey of the Boston Red Sox team.
What sports documentaries are you excited to watch on Netflix? Let us know in the comments below!
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