Sports Documentaries Coming to Netflix in 2023 and Beyond

Netflix has produced some of the  best sports documentaries in recent years, including The Last Dance, Drive to Survive, and Last Chance U. There are some incredibly exciting new sports documentaries about sports. sports like tennis, golf, basketball, etc. will re-launch in 2023 and beyond. 

The tide is lifting all the boats, and between Netflix with Drive to Survive, HBO Max with The Last Dance and Amazon with All or Nothing, there has never been a better time to be a fan of sports documentaries. 

Which streaming service leads the way with their documentaries is entirely subjective, but one thing’s for sure, the relentless competition among streaming services has put the  production companies to their advantage. their game increased tenfold. 

Netflix is ​​one such beneficiary that will soon see some truly amazing and thrilling sports documentaries coming out. 

Tour de France: Unchained (Part 1) WOMEN 

• Episodes: 8| Season: 1 
• Sports: Cycling | Autonomy: 45 minutes 
• Netflix release date: June 7, 2023 

One of the largest annual sporting events in the world, the Tour de France is a must for any  cyclist. Details on what to expect from the series are scarce, however, we do know that the documentary crew will follow the journeys of eight teams as they compete in the most extreme cycling race of the year. . If the series were presented in a Drive to Survive-like manner, then we could have a real party. 

Break Point (Part 2) N 

• Episodes: 10 | Season: 1 
• Sports: Tennis | Runtime: TBD 
• Part 1 Release Date: Friday, January 13, 2022 
• Part 2 Release date: June 21, 2023 

Split into two parts, the first half of Break Point will premiere in January 2023, and a few months later season 2 will premiere in June 2023. 

From the team behind F1: Drive to Survive, BREAK POINT follows a select group of top tennis players on and off the court as they compete at Grand Slams and extreme tournaments around the world. gender. Their dream: raise the trophy and become number one. As several tennis legends enter the twilight of their careers, this is an opportunity for a new generation to take the limelight. Break Point connects with these players for a year around the world at the ATP and WTA Tours. From career-threatening injuries and heartbreaking emotions to glorious victories and personal moments off the field, viewers will get a behind-the-scenes look at the pressure-packed lives of some of the biggest players in the world. best racquet in the world.

Muscles & Mayhem:  An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators (Part 1) N 

• Episodes: 5 | Season: 1 
• Sports: Variety | Autonomy: 45 minutes 
• Release date: June 28, 2023 

Although gladiators do not belong to a particular sport,  the athletic prowess of the gladiators and their opponents is worthy of respect. We couldn’t take the series off the list. 

Muscles & Mayhem: The Unauthorized History of American Gladiators chronicles the rapid rise, dramatic fall, and fascinating behind-the-scenes stories of one of television’s greatest spectacles  during the height of the 90s. Told directly by the stars who lived in it, these five-part series reveal untold stories of triumph, anarchy and the  ultimate price of the glory of America’s iconic gladiators. 

Break Point (Part 2) N 

• Episodes: 10 | Season: 1 
• Sports: Tennis | Runtime: TBD 
• Release date: TBD 2024 

Split into two parts, the first half of Break Point will premiere in January 2023, and a few months later season 2 will premiere in June 2023. 

From the team behind F1: Drive to Survive, BREAK POINT follows a select group of top tennis players on and off the court as they compete at Grand Slams and extreme tournaments around the world. gender. Their dream: raise the trophy and become number one. As some tennis legends enter the twilight of their careers, it’s an opportunity for a new generation to grab the limelight. Break Point connects with these players for a year around the world at the ATP and WTA Tours. From career-threatening injuries and heartbreaking emotions to glorious victories and personal moments off the field, viewers will get a behind-the-scenes look at the pressure-packed lives of some of the biggest players in the world. best racquet in the world.

Full Swing (Part 2) N 

• Episodes: 8 | Season: 2 
• Sports: Golf | Runtime: TBD 
• Netflix release date: 2024 

Golf is a sport enjoyed by millions of fans around the world, but there are certainly millions of Netflix subscribers who have never seen footage from the PGA Tour. While on the surface golf may not be one of the most exciting sports in the world, if there is one team that can add an extra layer of entertainment and excitement to the sport, it is. definitely the makers of Box to Box Films.  

Created by Box to Box, the like-minded folks behind Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Full Swing is a documentary series that follows a group of professional golfers through a tough season, including the PGA Tour and (for the first time) all four  major golf championships:  Masters/Augusta National, PGA Championship, US Open and Open Championship. In addition to documenting their defeats and victories on the course, the series delves into the personal lives of some of the game’s most talented golfers  — their families, their rivalry, and a ton of drama. impressionability.

Quarterback (Season 1) N 

• Part: 1 | Episodes: TBD 
• Sports: American football | Runtime: TBD 
• Netflix release date: Mid-2023 

For the first time, Netflix will officially partner with the National Football League to develop a series. Series developers are NFL Films, Omaha Productions and 2 PM Productions.  

2 PM Productions is the production studio of two-time Superbowl winner QB Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City Chiefs. Meanwhile, Omaha Productions is a studio owned by former Superbowl and NFL winner QB Peyton Manning.  

The series will document the journey of the 2022 NFL season of the three quarterbacks; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. 

Heart  Of Invictus (2023) 

• Director: Orlando von Einsiedel 
• Sports: Parasports | Runtime: TBD 
• Netflix release date: 2023 

Since retiring from royal duties and moving to the US, Prince Harry and Meghan,  Duchess of Sussex have signed a huge deal with Netflix. The  first title to come to Netflix after the deal was an in-depth look at Invictus Games, the Paralympic equivalent for wounded former members of the armed forces, which Harry founded in 2014. 

The Invictus 2022 game is being held in the Netherlands and will be the first game the couple has participated in since leaving the royal family. A documentary crew will cover this year’s matches and will also follow Harry and Meghan throughout the event. 

At Home with the Furys (Part 1) 

• Part: 1 | Episodes: TBD 
• Sports: Boxing | Runtime: TBD 
• Netflix release date: 2023 

One of boxing’s most controversial and polarizing figures, two-time world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury gives Netflix an insight into his life after boxing, including life in home with  eccentric and extraordinary family. 

Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Part 6) N 

• Episodes: 60 | Season: 6 
• Sports: Running | Battery life: 51 minutes 
• Netflix release date: 2024 

Season five saw a hugely underwhelming performance by world champion Max Verstappen. Considering the start of the 2023 F1 season, we can expect another season dominated by the Red Bull team. 

Sunderland `Til I Die (Part 3) N 

• Episodes: 21 | Season: 3 
• Sports: Football | Duration: 50 minutes 
• Netflix release date: 202 

One of the first sports documentaries released by Netflix, Sunderland’ Til I Die focuses not only  on  football on the pitch but also its impact  on the Sunderland community. The third and final season will record the North East club’s return to the EFL Championship. 

Untitled David Beckham  Documentary 

• Director: TBD 
• Sports: Football | Runtime: TBD 
• Netflix release date: TBD 

One of the most iconic and polarizing figures in modern football, there aren’t many people in the world who haven’t heard of  David Beckham.

From Over the past 40 years,  detailed insight into the life of one of the world’s most iconic sports icons will be told through a series of personal archive footage and interviews with friends and family. and other colleagues. 

Untitled six-nations rugby docuseries 

• Episodes: TBD 
• Sports: Rugby | Runtime: TBD 
• Netflix release date: TBD 

The Six Nations is an annual tournament that rugby fans around the world look forward to seeing six of Europe’s most prestigious teams go head to head. We still don’t know if the documentaries will focus on a specific country or if they will be produced in a similar way to  Drive to Survive, Break Point and Full Swing. 

Untitled  FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 docuseries

• Episodes: TBD 
• Sports: Football | Runtime: TBD 
• Netflix release date: TBD 

Thanks to some of the tournament’s truly iconic moments and performances, the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is arguably one of the best we’ve ever seen because of the beautiful match. Argentina, which froze in his already very successful career. Fans will be able to experience the World Cup from a new perspective with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the 32 teams participating in the competition. 

Untitled Vince McMahon Docuseries– Project Canceled 

• Episode: TBD | Season: 1 
• Sports: Recreational sports / Professional wrestling | Runtime: TBD 
• Netflix release date: Canceled 

True to its reputation as one of wrestling’s most controversial figures, a recent scandal  reportedly led Netflix to cancel the Vince McMahon documentary series, despite the fact that it’s nearing completion. wall.