Netflix is set to make sporting history with its inaugural live event, The Netflix Cup, featuring a unique matchup between four of the world’s top golfers and four Formula 1 drivers. Scheduled for November 14 at 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET, the event will be streamed live on Netflix and promises an exciting clash between athletes from Formula 1: Drive to Survive and Full Swing at the Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas.
Matchups and Format: The Netflix Cup will showcase four pairs, each consisting of one Formula 1 driver and one PGA Tour professional. The tournament will adopt a match-play format, featuring two matches initially. The winning pairs from these matches will then go head-to-head in a playoff for the coveted grand prize.
- Match 1: Lando Norris (McLaren Racing) and Rickie Fowler vs. Carlos Sainz (Scuderia Ferrari) and Justin Thomas
- Match 2: Alex Albon (Williams Racing) and Max Homa vs. Pierre Gasly (BWT Alpine F1 Team) and Collin Morikawa Tony Finau
Scramble Format: The matches will unfold in a scramble format, adding an element of strategy to the game. In this format, each player simultaneously hits a tee shot, and the team decides which ball to use for the next shot based on their positions.
Hosts and Entertainment: TV personality and sports commentator Kay Adams, along with PGA Tour golfer Joel Dahmen, comedian Bert Kreischer, and former NFL star Marshawn Lynch, will be hosting the event. Their charismatic presence is expected to enhance the entertainment quotient of The Netflix Cup.
How to Watch: Streaming live on Netflix at 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET, the event offers fans a front-row seat to witness this unprecedented collaboration between two elite sports.
Netflix’s Impact on F1: As part of the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix, The Netflix Cup symbolizes the continued success of the “Drive to Survive” series in propelling Formula 1’s growth in the US. The event marks a celebratory start to the inaugural race weekend.
