Netflix is coming into the reside occasion area, which is an enormous transfer for the streamer. The platform received its toes moist on this space by reside streaming occasions like Chris Rock’s stand-up particular, Selective Outrage and The Roast of Tom Brady. Nevertheless, the true check was this Christmas, the place Netflix hosted two NFL sport: Kansas Metropolis Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, and Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens. It was the primary of a three yr deal between Netflix and the NFL, and it looks as if issues went properly, regardless of Beyoncé trolling the streamer earlier than the occasion.
Each have been extraordinarily thrilling video games, nevertheless it looks as if these with a Netflix subscription have been most trying ahead to the Texans vs. Ravens sport as a result of Texas native Beyoncé was set to carry out at halftime. The singer posted a tease for her efficiency previous to the sport to get folks much more excited, that includes her taking part in “Texas Maintain ’Em” on the banjo and posing in an enormous hat. As a joke, her video stopped, and the traditional Netflix buffering image appeared as a reference to the issues that may occur when streaming. You possibly can see the video from Beyoncé’s Instagram beneath:
Regardless of this little bit of scary foreshadowing of what may doubtlessly occur when a streamer hosts a significant sporting occasion, issues went easily. Each video games didn’t expertise any noticeable technical difficulties. This was nice for the streamer and any followers who could have had doubts concerning the platform’s capabilities for internet hosting reside occasions with a variety of web site visitors. Followers who have been awaiting Beyoncé’s halftime efficiency additionally have been possible glad, as the published seemed nice and viewers have been capable of expertise the unbelievable, country-style live performance in all its glory.
This felt like a trial run for the streamer, so the published going properly could help Netflix’s plan to host much more reside occasions sooner or later. Different streamers, like Peacock and Hulu, have already expanded into the reside occasion area, with the latter streaming the Oscars for the primary time subsequent yr. Nevertheless, lots of these platforms have already got a Reside TV element inbuilt. Netflix doesn’t host Reside TV in any respect, and solely appears fascinated about occasion media, which makes it distinctive. I may see this being only the start for the streamer, particularly contemplating these NFL video games have been the primary of a 3 yr take care of the soccer group.
It seemingly received’t be lengthy earlier than many main sporting occasions are broadcasted totally on streaming. I may see even the Tremendous Bowl being a Netflix occasion someday sooner or later. Though these two video games went off and not using a hitch, the strain for this to proceed remains to be on. The larger the sport, the larger the site visitors to Netflix’s platform, and sports activities followers understandably don’t wish to miss a second of a fantastic sport. Music followers additionally don’t wish to miss a minute of a fantastic halftime efficiency, particularly if it’s an enormous identify like Beyoncé. We’ll simply have to attend and see if Netflix is ready to proceed this nice streak of clean reside broadcasts because it expands.
These video games have been solely accessible for a number of hours after the published, however Beyoncé followers can nonetheless revisit her halftime efficiency in a standalone particular titled Beyoncé Bowl on Netflix. For extra data on different content material accessible on the platform within the close to future, make sure that to seek the advice of our information on upcoming Netflix films and TV exhibits.