
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) recently jumped into the ring of live sports broadcasting with the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match. This new offering from Netflix marks a significant shift from its established on-demand content model. While the event drew record-breaking viewership, it also exposed meme-worthy technical vulnerabilities.
Undeterred by technical issues, Netflix is doubling down with upcoming live broadcasts of NFL games on Christmas Day (featuring a Beyoncé halftime performance), 52 weeks of live WWE action, and a new John Mulaney stand-up special. Will these high-profile events prove a knockout success, or will technical glitches deliver a technical knockout to Netflix's ambitions?