Rebecca Lowe Will Host Netflix Women’s World Cup
The veteran broadcaster will anchor Netflix’s coverage of the 2027 tournament while remaining at NBC Sports.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Soccer
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Netflix has hired Rebecca Lowe to serve as lead host for its exclusive coverage of the FIFA Women's World Cup, scheduled for the summer of 2027. Lowe will maintain her ongoing role as the lead Premier League host for NBC Sports during the tournament.
Why it matters
The deal signals Netflix's intent to make a major impact in the live sports broadcasting market. By securing a high-profile host, the platform aims to strengthen its presentation as it prepares to broadcast the 2027 and 2031 tournaments in the U.S. and Canada.
Netflix secured exclusive broadcast rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup tournaments in the U.S. and Canada. The current hiring agreement covers only the 2027 event.
The players
Rebecca Lowe
She is a veteran broadcaster who serves as the lead host for the Premier League coverage on NBC Sports.
Netflix
It is a global streaming service that holds exclusive broadcast rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women's World Cups in North America.
NBC Sports
It is the sports division of the NBC television network that currently employs Rebecca Lowe for its soccer coverage.
The details
Lowe received special dispensation from NBC Sports to work with an outside broadcaster for the 2027 event. Her existing contract with NBC Sports remains in effect and is set to run through late summer 2028.
Timeline
The FIFA Women's World Cup tournament will take place in the summer of 2027.
Lowe's current NBC Sports contract is scheduled to expire in late summer 2028.
Season Trajectory
This move highlights the ongoing shift of live sports rights from traditional linear networks to streaming platforms. By poaching or partnering with established talent, these platforms aim to compete directly with legacy broadcasters for global sporting events.
The hiring provides clarity on the primary broadcast team for the 2027 tournament, though audiences should expect further announcements regarding additional commentary staff. This arrangement allows viewers to continue watching Lowe on her existing network throughout the regular season.
The takeaway
This partnership demonstrates how streaming services are integrating seasoned professional talent to build credibility in live sports. Viewers can expect a hybrid landscape where traditional broadcast experience is increasingly utilized across non-traditional digital platforms.
Further reading
For more news on tournament broadcasting and international play, see our Soccer section.
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