The ‘Netflix Cup’ takes place during the Las Vegas GP weekend, pitting F1 drivers against professional golfers in a live sporting event.
The stars of two Netflix sports series will compete this fall. class=”article-contentstyles__ArticleQuoteText-pei0rm-9 jtOUQY”>Netflix Cup class=”article-contentstyles__ArticleQuoteText-pei0rm-9 jfNHbe”>, class=” article-contentstyles__ArticleQuoteText-pei0rm-9 jfNHbe”>Netflix’s first live sports event jtOUQY with athletes from jtOUQY ” >Equation 1: The drive to survive /span>Full swing. class=”article-contentstyles__ArticleQuoteText-pei0rm-9 jfNHbe”>Driver and golfer pair up for a win. Compete in a match play tournament at Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas, the only 18-hole championship golf course in Las Vegas.The week of the first Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix takes place at the Las Vegas Strip course. class=”article-contentstyles__ArticleQuoteText-pei0rm-9 jtOUQY”>Netflix Cup class=”article-contentstyles__ArticleQuoteText-pei0rm-9 jfNHbe”>starts at 7:00 on Netflix It will be broadcast live on Tuesday, November 14th at 3:00 PM PT (6:00 PM ET).
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- Formula 1 Drivers: Alex Albon (Williams Racing), Pierre Gasly (BWT Alpine F1 Team), Lando Norris (McLaren Racing), and Carlos Sainz (Scuderia Ferrari).
- PGA TOUR Golfers: Rickie Fowler, Max Homa, Collin Morikawa and Justin Thomas.
The Battle of Wheels and Irons pits four pairs of F1® drivers and PGA Tour pros in an eight-hole match, with the top two teams advancing to the final hole and battling it out for a chance to win. Win your first Netflix Cup title.
Netflix Cup class=”article-contentstyles__ArticleQuoteText-pei0rm-9 jfNHbe”>A unique live event that combines two events: This is a streaming event. Some of the best sports programming on Netflix. class=”article-contentstyles__ArticleQuoteText-pei0rm-9 jtOUQY”>Formula 1: The Will to Survive class=”article-contentstyles__ArticleQuoteText-pei0rm-9 jfNHbe”>is currently in production span>Season 6 class=”article-contentstyles__ArticleQuoteText-pei0rm-9 jfNHbe”>The fandom continues Empowering sports in the United States One of his new series in 2023, Full His Swing, has finished filming in its second season and is thought to have increased his PGA engagement with tour fans.
“We are pleased to see how our sports series is growing fan following in sports leagues and competitions around the world.” , said Gabe Spitzer, vice president of the nonprofit organization. -Fiction Sports, Netflix. “ class=”article-contentstyles__ArticleQuoteText-pei0rm-9 jtOUQY”>Netflix Cup class=”article-contentstyles__ArticleQuoteText-pei0rm-9 jfNHbe”>Takes this energy to the next level The global stars of two popular hits will compete in the first-ever live sporting event.”
The continued success of the “Drive to Survive” class=”article-contentstyles__ArticleQuoteText-pei0rm-9 jtOUQY”>Drive< /span>< "span class="article-contentstyles__ArticleQuoteText-pei0rm-9 jfNHbe"> played a key role in the growth of F1 in the United States, ultimately leading to the addition of a third U.S. race.” Director Emily Prather said. Las Vegas Grand Prix Inc. “It’s only fitting that we begin our first race weekend with a fun event that fans of his F1 and his PGA Tours around the world can stream.”
“The PGA Tour is proud to be a part of this important milestone for Netflix. We look forward to introducing it to audiences inside,” said Norbu Gambuza, PGA Tour Senior Vice President of Media and Gaming. “A new and diverse target group is thanks to , class=”article-contentstyles__ArticleQuoteText-pei0rm-9 jtOUQY”>The urge to survive class=”article-contentstyles__ArticleQuoteText-pei0rm-9 jfNHbe”>, we are part of it. We’re excited to introduce you to this exciting concept, Netflix, F1, and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.”
“Wynn Golf Club has hosted many unique competitions over the years. class=”article-contentstyles__ArticleQuoteText- pei0rm-9 jtOUQY “The Netflix Cup will be an amazing addition to the golf course’s storied history,” said Steve, president of Wynn Las Vegas. Wightman says. “This tournament brings an incredible amount of talent to compete on the only golf course on the Las Vegas Strip, just steps away from the inaugural F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.”
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Netflix Cup class=”article-contentstyles__ArticleQuoteText-pei0rm-9 jfNHbe”>Produced with the endorsement of the PGA Tour and Formula 1 From Excel Sports Management, BZ Entertainment, Full Day Productions (Connor Schell and David Chamberlin), which also produces the ESPY Awards, Oscars Red Carpet Show and NFL Honors.
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