Best sporting documentaries to stream right now
Stuck for something to watch but still want to get your sports fix? We’ve put together a list of the shows you need to know about!
Whether you want a behind-the-scenes look of Pep Guardiola’s title winning Manchester City team, be a fly on the wall of Andy Murray’s return to fitness or check out Formula 1’s inner sanctum – we’ll have you sorted!
Kick back, flick on your streaming service and quench that thirst!
All or Nothing: Manchester City
2017/18 season. The 100-point season. The Centurions. But how did City really do it?
Amazon Prime delves deep into the inner workings of the then Premier League champions and just what makes Pep Guardiola so special!
Released: 2018
Episodes: 8 (45-54 minutes each)
How to watch: Amazon Prime Video
The English Game
So how did football really come about? The English Game takes us back to the 19th century to re-tell the tale.
Starring actors Edward Holcroft as Arthur Kinnaird and Kevin Guthrie as Fergus Suter, we discover how these two men changed the face of football forever!
Released: 2020
Episodes: 6 ( 43-55 minutes each)
How to watch: Netflix
Diego Maradona
The award-winning team behind Senna and Amy takes us behind the scenes at perhaps the biggest sporting star that has ever lived.
With never-before-seen footage, we watch how Diego Maradona reached the pinnacle of the sport and the love affair with Napoli that turned sour.
Was Maradona really ‘bigger than God’?
Released: 2019
Running time: 124 minutes
How to watch: 4od
Andy Murray: Resurfacing
A gritty, access all areas account of tennis superstar Andy Murray’s rehab from a career threatening injury.
We go deep into the heart of the Murray family and see the good, the bad and the ugly of the British number one’s return to the court.
Can the three-time major winner be a force to be reckoned with again?
Released: 2019
Running time: 108 minutes
How to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Formula 1: Drive to Survive
Under the hood of the 2018 and 2019 Formula 1 season’s we go with an in-depth look at drivers, teams and their Grand Prix preparations.
With the need for speed, there’s fall outs, frenemies and flash points to keep you on the edge of your seat..
Season one and two are available to watch now.
Original release: 2019
Episodes: Season one 10 (27-40 minutes); Season two 10 (31-40 minutes)
How to watch: Netflix
Sunderland ‘Till I Die
Fly-on-the-wall account following Sunderland AFC’s fight to return to former glories.
2018 saw the release of season one during the club’s 2017/18 Championship season. With the cameras gaining unparalleled access to players, owners and managers – what could go wrong?
Season two is out now, all ready to binge-watch!
Original release: 2018
Episodes: 8 (37-42 minutes); Season two 6 (30-53 minutes)
How to watch: Netflix
Take Us Home: Leeds United
Marcelo Bielsa. Leeds United manager. Yes, this really happened.
After a sorry ten years in English football’s second and third tiers, Leeds United catapulted super manager Bielsa into Elland Road with the aim of playing Premier League football.
Armed with his innovative approach and touch line bucket seat, can Bielsa re-ignite this sleeping giant?
Original release: 2019
Episodes: 6 (40-45 minutes)
How to watch: Amazon Prime Video
The Last Dance
Before LeBron James and Kobe Bryant there was Michael Jordan. This docuseries coming soon to Netflix features hours of unseen footage charting Jordan’s rise to become the biggest name the sport has ever seen.
The 1997/98 Chicago Bulls needed a leader. Step forward MJ.
Original release: 2020 (April 20th 2020)
Episodes: 10 (TBC)
How to watch: Netflix
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