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Sports Documentaries Coming to Netflix in 2026

Here’s your preview of sports documentaries coming to Netflix in 2026.

By Jacob Robinson • [

March 23rd, 2026 - 1:07 pm

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Some of the very best sports documentaries of the past decade have been exclusive to Netflix. 2026 is already shaping up to be another excellent year for sports documentaries on Netflix, with the return of Drive to Survive and Full Swing, and the launch of brand-new documentaries centred on Rafa Nadal, Brazil’s legendary 1970 team, and more.

Throughout 2026, we’ll be updating the list below with all of the latest sports docs headed to 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

Full Swing (Season 4)

Netflix Release Date: April 2026

Picture: Full Swing – Netflix / Box to Box Films

Full Swing will return for a fourth season, with the most dramatic season yet. Once again, the best players of Europe and the USA clash in the Ryder Cup, this time on US Soil at the Black Course of Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York. Europe beat the US 15-13, but the score is less than half the story. Throughout the competition, the European players had to endure a rowdy, hostile American crowd, whose behaviour was widely criticised by the media. All of the drama that unfolded was documented by the Box to Box team.

Ronaldinho: The One and Only (Limited Series)

Netflix Release Date:

Picture: Ronaldinho: The One and Only – Netflix

One of the greatest football players of the 21st Century, Brazilian attacking midfielder Ronaldinho “O Bruxo” lit up the sport with his incredible skills and attacking prowess. He won numerous titles throughout his career, including La Liga and the Champions League with Barcelona, and was an integral part of Brazil’s 2002 World Cup-winning squad. The limited series will follow Ronaldinho’s life and career, from his time as a rising star in Brazil to his status as a global icon and figurehead of Brazilian football.

The Root of the Game (Limited Series)

Netflix Release Date: June 8, 2026

Football is beloved around the world, but one country famed for its rich heritage and love of the sport is Brazil. Five-time World Cup winners, millions of children grow up hoping to play for their national team, emulating their heroes such as Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Pele on the streets, beaches and pitches. This miniseries centres on the Super Copa Pioneer, São Paulo’s largest and most prestigious amateur football tournament. The documentary will take us behind the scenes of the tournament with exclusive access to players and coaches who hope to change their lives forever.

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

Netflix Release Date: 2026

Picture: America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders – Boardwalk Pictures

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, aka America’s Sweethearts, will return for a third season as we follow them across the 2025 NFL season. In the documentary, we get to see the training and choreography that go into being a cheerleader for one of the most popular NFL teams, and what it takes to cheer your team to victory and defeat.

Brazil 70 (Limited Series)

Netflix Release Date: 2026

Likely to arrive in time for the 2026 World Cup, the documentary will chronicle the incredible journey of the 1970 Brazil team. From 1958 to 1970, a period of dominance in the World Cup was seen that has since been unrivalled. During that period, the Brazil national team featured true legends of the game, including Pelé, Didi, Garrincha, Jarzinho, Carlos Alberto, and more.

Rafa (Limited Series)

Netflix Release Date: 2026

One of the greatest tennis players to grace the court, Rafael Nadal, is also one of the greatest athletes ever produced by Spain. Competing against other legendary players such as Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, Nadal’s career spanned from 2001 to 2024, with a record of 1080-228 and 22 Grand Slam victories (2x Australian Open, 14x French Open, 2x Wimbledon, 4x US Open). The documentary will follow Nadal in the twilight of his career as he says goodbye to the sport, featuring behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, and archived footage of his career.

Untitled James Rodríguez Docuseries

Netflix Release Date: 2026

James Rodríguez, Colombian International and former player for Real Madrid, Everton, Porto, Monaco, and São Paulo, became a worldwide sensation at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Scoring world-class goals, he quickly became one of the most in-demand attacking midfielders in world football. Throughout his career, he has played for numerous iconic clubs, winning prestigious accolades such as La Liga, the Bundesliga, the Primeira Liga, and two Champions Leagues with Real Madrid. The documentary will delve into the life and career of Rodríguez, featuring exclusive access to the athlete, interviews and archived footage.

What sport documentaries are you looking forward to watching on Netflix? Let us know in the comments below!