Netflix will host its first ever live sports event later this year when stars of two of the streaming giant's sports shows will face off in The Netflix Cup.
Drivers from Formula 1: Drive to Survive and golfing show Full Swing will pair up to compete in a match play tournament at Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas to kick off the week of the inaugural Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The Netflix Cup will stream live on Netflix on Tuesday, 14 November with Formula 1 drivers Alex Albon, Pierre Gasly, Lando Norris, and Carlos Sainz and PGA Tour golfers Rickie Fowler, Max Homa, Collin Morikawa and Justin Thomas taking part.
Four pairs consisting of one Formula 1 driver and one PGA Tour professional will play an eight-hole match with the top two teams advancing to the final hole, where they will battle for the chance to win the inaugural Netflix Cup title.
"We love to see how our sports series have brought increased fandom to sports leagues and competitions all over the world," said Gabe Spitzer, Vice President, Nonfiction Sports, Netflix. "The Netflix Cup will take that energy to the next level with global stars from two popular hits competing in our first-ever live sports event."
"The continued success of Drive to Survive has played a significant role in the growth of Formula 1 in the US, which has ultimately led to the addition of a third American race," said Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer, Las Vegas Grand Prix Inc.
"It's only fitting that we kick off our inaugural race weekend with a fun event that can be streamed by F1 and PGA Tour fans around the globe."
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