On February 7th, Netflix unveiled two new projects in collaboration with Major League Baseball, both centered around the Boston Red Sox.
Firstly, Netflix will embark on a groundbreaking endeavor by documenting an MLB team’s entire season for the first time. This docuseries will provide an intimate look behind the scenes of the Red Sox organization throughout the entirety of the upcoming 2024 season. Viewers can expect to witness the highs and lows of the season, offering unprecedented access to players, coaches, and executives. The docuseries is slated to debut in 2025.
In addition to the season-long documentary, Netflix will release a separate documentary later this year focusing on the iconic 2004 Red Sox season. This documentary will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Red Sox’s historic victory, marking their first World Series title in 86 years. Featuring exclusive interviews with key players and figures from the team, the documentary will delve into one of baseball’s most memorable comebacks.
Gabe Spitzer, Netflix’s VP of nonfiction sports, expressed excitement about the partnership, emphasizing the drama and emotional resonance of both projects. Noah Garden, MLB’s deputy commissioner of business and media, highlighted the opportunity to engage both existing and new audiences with the captivating narratives of baseball.
Red Sox chairman Tom Werner underscored the significance of the partnership in expanding the reach of baseball, praising Netflix’s extensive platform and the ambitious nature of the docuseries. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in bringing baseball’s compelling stories to a wider audience.
These projects join Netflix’s growing portfolio of sports programming, which includes acclaimed docuseries such as “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” and “Untold.” Netflix’s collaboration with various sports leagues underscores its commitment to delivering captivating sports content to audiences worldwide.
