Upcoming Netflix Sports Documentaries in 2023 – Everything You Need to know in 2023
In this 2023, Netflix is coming with some best sports documentaries in recent years, for this, the credits go to The Last Dance, Drive to Survive, and Last Chance U. We are going to tell you some of the extremely exciting new sports docs on the way covering sports such as tennis, golf, basketball, and more in 2023 and beyond.
In this, the tide has raised all boats, and between Netflix with Drive to Survive, HBO Max with The Last Dance, and Amazon with All or Nothing, it’s never been a better time to be a fan of sports documentaries.
The streaming service has just taken place at the edge with their documentaries is completely subjective, one thing is for certain, the ongoing competition between the streamers has seen the benefit of production companies stepping up their game tenfold.
Here is the list of Upcoming Netflix sports documentaries series:
12. Full Swing (Season 2)
Episodes: 8 | Seasons: 2
Sport: Golf | Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: TBA 2024
Full Swing is a Golf-based sports documentary. The documentary is beloved by millions of fans worldwide, but millions of Netflix subscribers have never once watched any footage from a PGA Tour. While on the surface golf may not be one of the most exhilarating sports in the world, if there’s ever a crew that could add a layer of entertainment and excitement to the sport it’s definitely the producers at Box to Box Films.
The documentary series has been created by Box to Box, the same minds behind Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Full Swing is a documentary series that follows a group of pro golfers across a grueling season of competition, including the PGA tour and (for the first time ever) all four of golf’s major championships: the Masters/Augusta National, PGA Championship, US Open, and Open Championship.
11. Quarterback (Season 1)
Seasons: 1 | Episodes: TBA
Sport: American Football | Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: Mid-2023
This is the first time ever that Netflix will officially going to partner with the National Football League to develop a series. Developing the series are NFL Films, Omaha Productions, and 2 PM Productions. The production studio of this film is 2 PM Productions of Kansas City Chiefs 2x Superbowl-winning QB Patrick Mahomes. Meanwhile, Omaha Productions is the studio belonging to former NFL and Superbowl-winning QB Peyton Manning.
The series is going to document the journey of the 2022 NFL season of three Quarterbacks; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota, and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
10. Heart of Invictus (2023)
Director: Orlando von Einsiedel
Sport: Parasports | Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: 2023
After leaving their royal duties and moving to America, Prince Harry, and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, inked a huge deal with Netflix. You will find the very first title on the way to Netflix from the deal is an in-depth look into the Invictus Games, the Paralympics equivalent for injured former members of the armed forces, which Harry served as a founder in 2014.
The 2022 Invictus Games have taken place in the Netherlands and will be the first games attended by the couple since quitting the royal family. A documentary crew will be covering this year’s games, and will also be following Harry and Meghan throughout the event.
9. At Home with the Furys (Season 1)
Seasons: 1 | Episodes: TBA
Sport: Boxing | Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: 2023
At Home with the Durys is definitely one of the most polarizing and divisive figures of boxing, two-time world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is giving Netflix an in-depth look into his life after boxing, including life at home with his eccentric extraordinary family.
8. Untitled Tour de France series (Season 1)
Episodes: TBA | Seasons: 1
Sport: Cycling | Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: 2023
The untitled Tour de France series is definitely one of the world’s biggest annual sporting events, the Tour de France is a must-watch for any avid cyclist. The story of the series follows the scarce on what to expect from the series, however, we do know the documentary team will be following the journey of eight teams that are taking part in the most challenging bike race of the year.
7. Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Season 6)
Episodes: 60 | Seasons: 6
Sport: Racing | Runtime: 51 Minutes
Netflix Release Date: 2024
We reached the fifth season and saw an extremely dominant performance from world champion Max Verstappen. Given the start of the 2023 F1 season, we may be in store for another season dominated by the Red Bull team.
6. Sunderland ‘Til I Die (Season 3)
Episodes: 21 | Seasons: 3
Sport: Football | Runtime: 50 minutes
Netflix Release Date: 202
Netflix has confirmed the sports documentary series Sunderland ‘Til I Die is not only focused on the football on the pitch but the impact it has on the Sunderland community. The third and final season will document the North East club’s return to the EFL Championship.
5. Untitled David Beckham Documentary
Director: TBA
Sport: Football | Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: TBA
David Beckham is definitely one of the most famous and iconic figures of modern football, there aren’t many people in the world who have never heard of the name David Beckham.
Since the last 40 years, a detailed look into the life of one of the world’s most iconic sports icons will be told through a series of personal archived footage, and interviews with friends, family, and fellow peers.
4. Untitled Six Nations Rugby Docuseries
Episodes: TBA
Sport: Rugby | Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: TBA
The Six Nations is an annual competition that Rugby fans from all across the world look forward to watching as Europe’s six most elite teams go head to head. We’re yet to learn if the docuseries will be focusing on a particular nation, or if it will be produced in a similar fashion to that of Drive to Survive, Break Point, and Full Swing.
3. Untitled FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Docuseries
Episodes: TBA
Sport: Football | Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: TBA
This football-based documentary mainly follows the truly iconic moments and performances in the tournament, the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar was arguably one of the best tournaments we’ve seen for the beautiful game. From truly inspiring underdog performances to spine-tingling moments, the World Cup captivated billions worldwide as Lionel Messi finally won with his beloved Argentina, the cherry on top of his already emphatic career.
2. Break Point (Season 2)
Episodes: 10 | Seasons: 1
Sport: Tennis | Runtime: TBA
Release Date: TBA 2024
This is the second part of the drama series, the first half of Break Point will be released in January 2023, and several months later part 2 will be released in June 2023. From the team behind the F1: Drive to Survive, BREAK POINT has followed some select groups of top tennis players on and off the court as they compete in grueling Grand Slams and tournaments all over the world.
Their dream: lifting a trophy and becoming number one. As some tennis legends reach the twilight of their careers, this is the chance for a new generation to claim the spotlight. Break Point gets up close and personal with these players over a year of competing across the globe in the ATP and WTA tours.
1. Break Point (Part 2)
Episodes: 10 | Seasons: 1
Sport: Tennis | Runtime: TBA
Part 1 Release Date: Friday, January 13th, 2022
Part 2 Release Date: June 2023
The sports documentary has split into two parts, the first half of Break Point will be released in January 2023, and several months later part 2 will be released in June 2023.
From the team behind F1: Drive to Survive, BREAK POINT revolves around a select group of top tennis players on and off the court as they compete in grueling Grand Slams and tournaments all over the world. The series unveils their dream: lifting a trophy and becoming number one. As some tennis legends reach the twilight of their careers, this is the chance for a new generation to claim the spotlight.
Canceled Projects
Untitled Vince McMahon Docuseries – Project Canceled
Episodes: TBA | Seasons: 1
Sport: Sports Entertainment / Pro Wrestling | Runtime: TBA
Netflix Release Date: Cancelled
This one is the canceled Netflix sports documentary in 2023.
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