The Netflix Cup
2023 television event hosted by Netflix
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The Netflix Cup was a one-off television event hosted by Netflix,[1][2] featuring a crossover competition between Formula 1 drivers and professional golfers. It was held on November 14, 2023, at the Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas, coinciding with the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
| The Netflix Cup | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Reality TV |
| Created by | Netflix |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Stephanie Carpenter |
| Running time | 2 hours 29 minutes |
| Production companies | Excel Sports Management Full Day Productions BZ Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 14 November 2023 |
Overview
The event brought together stars from Netflix's popular sports series 'Drive to Survive' and 'Full Swing'. It involved pairings of Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, Alex Albon and Pierre Gasly[3] with notable golfers Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas, Tony Finau, and Max Homa. Collin Morikawa was scheduled to compete, however had to pull out due to injury.[4]
Format
The competition format included eight holes of match play with each team facing unique challenges. This was followed by a playoff hole to determine the winner. The event was broadcast live on Netflix and was available for streaming post-event.
Teams
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Holes |
|---|---|---|
| Lando Norris & Rickie Fowler | Carlos Sainz & Justin Thomas | Holes 1-8 |
| Pierre Gasly & Tony Finau | Alex Albon & Max Homa | Holes 1-8 |
| Pierre Gasly & Tony Finau | Carlos Sainz & Justin Thomas | Hole 9 |
Reception
The Netflix Cup was met with mixed reactions. Some appreciated the innovative crossover between motorsports and golf, while others criticized it for not meeting expectations.[5]
The event gathered 700,000 views between its live debut and its first six weeks on Netflix, making it one of the year's least-watched "higher-profile" Netflix productions.[6]
