What to Know About The Netflix Cup, Today’s First-Ever Live Sports Event
Find out which F1 athletes from Drive to Survive and golfers from Full Swing are pairing up.
By Amanda Richards
Nov. 9, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About The Netflix Cup Live Sports Event - Netflix Tudum
Gas up the golf cart with premium unleaded and prepare for a drive with some g-force behind it: The face-off you never saw coming is live from the green on Nov. 14.
It’s The Netflix Cup, a first of its kind live sports event that features athletes from Formula 1: Drive to Survive and golf doc series Full Swing in a match-play tournament at the 18-hole Wynn Golf Club at Wynn Las Vegas, kicking off the week of the first-ever Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix.
What are The Netflix Cup pairings?
The tournament will include four pairs, each consisting of one Formula 1 driver and one PGA Tour professional, playing an eight-hole match. The Netflix Cup will be played in two matches, with two pairs of athletes competing in each match. The winners from Match 1 and Match 2 will then compete in a final playoff for a chance to take home the Netflix Cup.
Match 1
Lando Norris (McLaren Racing) and Rickie Fowler vs. Carlos Sainz (Scuderia Ferrari) and Justin Thomas
R: Ben Jared/PGA Tour
L: Callo Albanese, R: Raj Mehta/Getty Images
Match 2
Alex Albon (Williams Racing) and Max Homa vs. Pierre Gasly (BWT Alpine F1 Team) and Tony Finau. Finau is playing for Collin Morikawa, who withdrew from the match due to injury. Morikawa will still appear during The Netflix Cup live broadcast.
R: Raj Mehta/Getty Images
R: Ben Jared/PGA Tour
Learn more about the F1 drivers here.
Read more about the Full Swing golfers here.
Who are The Netflix Cup hosts and commentators?
The event will be emceed by sportscaster Kay Adams, PGA golfer and Full Swing star Joel Dahmen, comedian Bert Kreischer (Razzle Dazzle) and legendary running back Marshawn Lynch (Murderville).
What are The Netflix Cup rules?
The game will be played in a scramble format, where each player on each team hits a tee shot at the same time. Then, teams strategize to select the best ball for their next shot. The top two teams will advance to the final hole.
Who wins The Netflix Cup?
The winners of the final hole will earn the Netflix Cup title.
When is The Netflix Cup?
Produced by Excel Sports Management, BZ Entertainment, and Full Day Productions, the tournament begins on Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET, kicking off the week of what’s been called the biggest event F1 has ever hosted, the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix.
“The continued success of Drive to Survive has played a significant role in the growth of Formula 1 in the US, which has ultimately led to the addition of a third American race,” said Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer, Las Vegas Grand Prix. “It’s only fitting that we kick off our inaugural race weekend with a fun event that can be streamed by F1 and PGA Tour fans around the globe.”
Can I get tickets to The Netflix Cup?
You can request free tickets to The Netflix Cup here. Please note that tickets are not guaranteed.
How do I watch The Netflix Cup?
Watch The Netflix Cup live on Netflix, or check out our recap to find out what happened during the The Netflix Cup.
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