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The Executive Charged With Executing Netflix's Sports Ambitions

Sep 8, 2026 · 42m

Summary

Richard Deitsch interviews Gabe Spitzer, VP of Global Live Sports at Netflix, to discuss the company's expanding live sports strategy. They cover the new five-game NFL package, including the inaugural regular-season game in Australia, and the massive production efforts for the upcoming Women's World Cup. Spitzer also addresses the state of sports documentaries, the growth of video podcasts like The Pivot, and the international success of Netflix's WWE partnership.

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