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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
Sports documentaries Coming to Netflix in 2024
Sprint (Season 1) N
Episodes: TBA
Sport: Athletics / Track and Field| Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: July 2nd, 2024
Box to Box Films has already extensively covered Formula One, Tennis, Golf, and Cycling. Moving into the world of track and field, Box to Box will take a deep dive into the world of competitive sprinting, which has always been one of the most anticipated events of every major tournament and the Olympics.
“Following athletes from all over the world, this series delves deep into the psyches of those elite competitors who train to be the fastest person on the planet. We take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the high stakes, and mental toughness of the sprinters who devote their entire lives to crossing the finish line in record time, where their professional futures are decided in just fractions of a second.”
Receiver (Season 1) N
Episodes: 8
Sport: American Football | Runtime: 45 Minutes
Netflix Release Date: July 9th 2024
Picture: Receiver – NFL Films
Quarterback, who followed NFL quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota, isn’t returning for a second season yet. Instead, the next installment will follow the NFL’s Wide Receivers. It remains unknown which of the Wide Receivers the series will follow, but we expect to learn more soon.
LALIGA All Access (Season 1) N
Episodes: TBA
Sport: Football| Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: July 19th, 2024
With the conclusion of the La Liga 2023/2024 season, Netflix has finally unveiled its release date. The series will follow all the drama across the season, from relegation scraps to title-chasing to the impact on local communities.
Simone Biles: Rising (Season 1)
Episodes: TBA
Sport: Gymnastics | Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: July 17th, 2024
As the clear front-runner for several gold medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, the world was stunned when the USA’s star gymnast, Simone Biles, withdrew from the competition. Three years on, and with a new Olympics in sight, Netflix has been given exclusive access to Simone Biles and her story as she rebuilds her confidence for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Ángel Di María: Romper La Pared
Episodes: 3
Sport: Football | Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: September 12th, 2024
Ángel Di María, whose career spans almost 20 years, has soared to the top of world football but also faced many challenges and pitfalls. The documentary will focus on the life and career of Di María, whose career has seen over 900 appearances for club and country, over 200 career goals, and winning prestigious titles such as the FIFA World Cup with Argentina and the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid.
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.
Alcaraz, the Docuseries (Limited Series) N
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.
Untitled 2004 MLB World Series Docuseries (Season 1)
New Episodes: TBA
Sport: Baseball | Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: 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.
Untitled NBA Docuseries
New Episodes: TBA
Sport: Basketball | Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: TBA
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.
What sports documentaries are you excited to watch on Netflix? Let us know in the comments below!
Netflix Synopsis: "Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane -- both on and off the track -- during each cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing."
