How can fans watch the Canelo vs Crawford fight, and is it really streaming on Netflix?

How can fans watch the Canelo vs Crawford fight, and is it really streaming on Netflix?

Yes – in a groundbreaking move, Netflix will stream the Canelo vs Crawford fight live globally  . This marks the first time Netflix has ever broadcast a live boxing event (or any live sports of this caliber) on its platform. Fans around the world with a Netflix subscription will be able to tune in on September 13 without any additional pay-per-view fee. In other words, if you have Netflix, the fight is included as part of your subscription, making it potentially the most accessible superfight in history.

This is a huge shift from the traditional boxing pay-per-view model. Typically, a fight of this magnitude would cost fans $80–100 on PPV. Instead, Netflix’s 300+ million subscribers can watch at no extra cost. The decision to go with Netflix came via the involvement of Riyadh Season and its push to make the event global. Turki Alalshikh announced Netflix as the “broadcasting partner” in June 2025, and the official press release emphasized that Netflix would stream it live worldwide. Netflix even set up a reminder page for the event on its TUDUM website and app so subscribers won’t miss it.

For fans, this means a few things: • No PPV Purchase Needed: Just log into Netflix on fight night. The stream will likely be featured prominently. • Global Start Times: Netflix being global means the fight broadcast will start at the same moment for everyone. For example, if the main card starts 8 PM Eastern (not official, just an estimate), that’s 5 PM Pacific, 1 AM London (Sept 14), etc. Netflix will likely advertise the exact start time as the event nears. • Quality and Accessibility: Netflix has a robust streaming infrastructure, so expect a high-quality stream (potentially 4K) and the ability to watch on any device (TV, phone, etc.). One can imagine a massive worldwide audience tuning in, given how easy Netflix is to access.

It’s worth noting this fight being on Netflix is part of a larger trend of tech platforms getting into live sports. For boxing, it’s quite revolutionary. If you’re not a Netflix subscriber, organizers have pointed out you can sign up just for this – but for millions who already have it, it feels “free.” So on fight night, grab the popcorn, open Netflix, and enjoy Canelo vs Crawford like you would binge your favorite show – except this is a one-episode live special featuring two boxing superstars! 📺🥊

(Sources: Official confirmation of Netflix streaming; Turki Alalshikh’s announcement .)