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Netflix has been home to some of the finest sports documentaries of the past decade — and 2026 looks set to continue that tradition. The year already has the return of fan favourites Drive to Survive and Full Swing on the schedule, alongside eagerly anticipated new series centred on Rafa Nadal, Brazil's iconic 1970 World Cup squad, and more.

This list will be updated throughout 2026 as new sports documentaries are confirmed and released on Netflix.

Sports Documentaries Added to Netflix in 2026 So Far

• Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing (Season 1) – Feb 1
• The Queen of Chess (2026) – Feb 6
• Formula 1 Drive to Survive (Season 8) – Feb 27

Sports Documentaries Coming to Netflix in 2026

Ronaldinho: The One and Only (Limited Series)

Netflix Release Date: April 16, 2026

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Widely regarded as one of the most gifted footballers of the 21st century, Brazilian attacking midfielder Ronaldinho — nicknamed "O Bruxo" (The Wizard) — captivated audiences worldwide with his flair, creativity, and joy for the game. His career honours include La Liga and the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona, as well as a central role in Brazil's triumphant 2002 World Cup campaign. This limited series traces his journey from a precocious talent in Brazil to his emergence as a global icon and an enduring symbol of Brazilian football at its most brilliant.

Full Swing (Season 4)

Netflix Release Date: April 17, 2026

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Full Swing returns for its fourth season, and by all accounts it's the most dramatic yet. The series follows the Ryder Cup as Europe and the United States renew their fiercest rivalry, this time on American soil at the renowned Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York. Europe edged a tense contest 15–13, but the scoreline only tells part of the story. The European players faced a relentlessly hostile home crowd throughout the week — behaviour that drew widespread condemnation in the press. The Box to Box Films team captured every charged moment as it unfolded.

Rafa (Limited Series)

Netflix Release Date: May 29, 2026

Rafael Nadal is not only one of the greatest tennis players ever to pick up a racket, but one of the most decorated athletes Spain has ever produced. Competing across an era that also featured Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, Nadal's professional career ran from 2001 to 2024, ending with a record of 1,080 wins and 228 losses, and an extraordinary haul of 22 Grand Slam titles — including 14 French Open crowns, four US Opens, two Australian Opens, and two Wimbledon championships. This documentary follows Nadal through the final chapter of his playing days, combining rare behind-the-scenes access with personal interviews and archival footage spanning his entire career.

The Root of the Game (Limited Series)

Netflix Release Date: June 8, 2026

Football may be a global passion, but nowhere is that love more deeply ingrained than in Brazil — a nation that has claimed five World Cup titles and produced generations of legends including Pelé, Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho. Children across the country grow up dreaming of pulling on the national shirt, honing their skills on streets, beaches, and local pitches. This miniseries turns its lens on the Super Copa Pioneer, São Paulo's largest and most prestigious amateur football tournament, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the players and coaches competing for a chance to change their lives.

America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (Season 3)

Netflix Release Date: 2026

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America's Sweethearts returns for a third season, once again following the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders through the rigours of the 2025 NFL season. The series goes beyond the sidelines to reveal the intense training regimens and precision choreography required to perform for one of the NFL's most high-profile franchises — capturing the emotional highs and lows of cheering through both victories and defeats.

USA 94: Brazil's Return to Glory

Coming to Netflix: May 7, 2026

"This is the story of Brazil's fourth World Cup title, won in 1994, as told by its key protagonists: the players from the Brazilian team and their rivals. The film was created from previously unseen content recorded by the athletes themselves throughout the tournament. This is the story of Brazil's return to glory for the first time since the golden days of Pelé. The team that arrived at the World Cup dealt with skeptics in the press and distrust from fans. But thanks to teamwork, the leadership of captain Dunga, and goals from Bebeto and Romário, they won their fourth title."

Untitled James Rodríguez Docuseries

Netflix Release Date: 2026

James Rodríguez announced himself to the world at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, dazzling audiences with a string of world-class goals that made the Colombian international one of the most coveted attacking midfielders on the planet. His club career has taken him through some of football's most storied institutions — Porto, Monaco, Real Madrid, Everton, and São Paulo — along the way collecting major honours including La Liga, the Bundesliga, the Primeira Liga, and two UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid. This docuseries will explore his life and career in depth, drawing on exclusive access to Rodríguez himself alongside interviews and archival footage.

At Home with the Furys (Season 3)

Coming to Netflix: TBD

Season two of At Home with the Furys offered an intimate look at Tyson Fury's world during his training camp for the comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov following his retirement. With that victory behind him, Fury now has his sights set on Anthony Joshua — and if that bout is confirmed, a third season promises more unfiltered, behind-the-scenes access to the Fury camp as he prepares for one of boxing's most anticipated matchups.

Untitled Mike Tyson Docuseries

Coming to Netflix: TBD

Few names in sports carry the weight of Mike Tyson. A ferocious and dominant heavyweight champion, his career has been defined by extraordinary peaks and well-documented valleys — yet his place in boxing history remains unchallenged. This upcoming docuseries promises something different: Tyson's story told entirely in his own words, offering a first-person account of the life behind one of sport's most complex and compelling figures.

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