EntertainmentStreamingNetflix is hosting its first live sports event this month - you’ll never guess whatFormula 1 vs Golf is the match-up I never knew I neededWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
EntertainmentStreamingNetflix is hosting its first live sports event this month - you’ll never guess whatFormula 1 vs Golf is the match-up I never knew I neededWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Formula 1 vs Golf is the match-up I never knew I needed
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: MAZEN MAHDI/AFP via Getty Images)
(Image credit: MAZEN MAHDI/AFP via Getty Images)
Netflixis the home of pretty much everything these days, from Wes Anderson’s latest to horror movies, but one area where it hasn’t dabbled is live sports. That’s about to change, but not how you’d expect.
The Netflix Cup is an amalgamtion of two of its popular documentary series,Drive to SurviveandFull Swing. That’s right it combines stars from the world of Formula One and golf.
Airing live on November 14th, you sadly aren’t going to see Rickie Fowler doing a hotlap around Monaco, but you will find him teaming up (and teeing off) with some of the biggest stars in F1. To celebrate the first ever Las Vegas Grand Prix, Alex Albon, Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly will be partnering Fowler, Max Homa, Colin Morikawa and Justin Thomas will compete for the inagural Netflix cup.
(Image credit: Netflix)
(Image credit: Netflix)
Netflix has explained that the four pairs (one golfer, one driver) will play an eight-hole match at the Wynn Golf Club before the two top-ranking teams face off on a sudden-death final hole.
The choice of F1 drivers is pretty strong, with Norris and Sainz forming a famed “Carlando” friendship that should be good value. It would have been nice to see World Champion Max Verstappen on the green but given his sweary nature it’s unimaginable what he’d say when slicing a drive or finding a bunker. It will be interesting to see if any rivalry from the golf course makes its way to the track for the Grand Prix on the 19th of November.
Obviously, this isn’t necessarily the most serious event in the world but it could at least prove a tester for more live content and sports broadcasts on the platform in the future. Football fans for example can enjoy exclusive access to the MLS on AppleTV+, whileAmazon PrimeVideo has some live Premier League fixtures. If Netflix decides to go big on sports, it’s safe to say it will make an impact.
Today’s best Netflix dealsNetflix - Standard with ads$6.99/mthViewatNetflixNetflix - Standard$15.49/mthViewatNetflixNetflix - Premium$22.99/mthViewatNetflix
Today’s best Netflix dealsNetflix - Standard with ads$6.99/mthViewatNetflixNetflix - Standard$15.49/mthViewatNetflixNetflix - Premium$22.99/mthViewatNetflix
Today’s best Netflix dealsNetflix - Standard with ads$6.99/mthViewatNetflixNetflix - Standard$15.49/mthViewatNetflixNetflix - Premium$22.99/mthViewatNetflix
Today’s best Netflix deals
Netflix - Standard with ads$6.99/mthViewatNetflixNetflix - Standard$15.49/mthViewatNetflixNetflix - Premium$22.99/mthViewatNetflix
Netflix - Standard with ads$6.99/mthViewatNetflix
Netflix - Standard with ads$6.99/mthViewatNetflix
Netflix - Standard with ads
Netflix - Standard with ads
$6.99/mthView
$6.99/mth
$6.99/mth
/mth
atNetflix
atNetflix
Netflix - Standard$15.49/mthViewatNetflix
Netflix - Standard$15.49/mthViewatNetflix
Netflix - Standard
Netflix - Standard
$15.49/mthView
$15.49/mth
$15.49/mth
/mth
atNetflix
atNetflix
Netflix - Premium$22.99/mthViewatNetflix
Netflix - Premium$22.99/mthViewatNetflix
Netflix - Premium
Netflix - Premium
$22.99/mthView
$22.99/mth
$22.99/mth
/mth
atNetflix
atNetflix
Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox
Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts
TOPICSnetflix
TOPICS
Sky Stream gets a great new trick that unlocks long hidden potentialA Sky Stream puck update gives you a host of new channels
A Sky Stream puck update gives you a host of new channels
If you ever needed proof that cassette players are back, this is itWe Are Rewind has made a portable tape deck so retro it should appear from nowhere in a DeLorean
We Are Rewind has made a portable tape deck so retro it should appear from nowhere in a DeLorean
Is this the most insufferable Netflix trailer of all time?Meghan Markle has a show coming
Meghan Markle has a show coming
Netflix’s sci-fi horror series looks astonishing in full trailerCassandra looks like a slow-burn horror
Cassandra looks like a slow-burn horror
Two-time Oscar-winner stars in Netflix’s new thriller seriesZero Day brings Robert De Niro back to Netflix
Zero Day brings Robert De Niro back to Netflix
3 obscure horror movies to stream on Netflix and Disney+Fancy a fright tonight? Here are our three horror flick picks you might not have thought of before
Fancy a fright tonight? Here are our three horror flick picks you might not have thought of before
One of Netflix’s most beloved series finally confirms when it will endCobra Kai’s final part gets a date
Cobra Kai’s final part gets a date
Netflix’s huge new Western series gets a super-bloody trailerAmerican Primeval looks superb but violent
American Primeval looks superb but violent
One of my favourite movies ever leaves Netflix this monthPhantom Thread is a masterpiece
Phantom Thread is a masterpiece
Netflix in January: 5 top movies and shows coming to the streamerThere’s plenty to come this January on Netflix
There’s plenty to come this January on Netflix
