Netflix’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight Sets Record with 108 Million Live Viewers

The historic event, described as 'Super Bowl-like,' faced technical glitches but marked Netflix's largest live-streaming success to date.

The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match on November 15 drew an unprecedented live audience of 108 million globally, making it Netflix's most-streamed live event ever.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos noted the event's viewership rivaled Super Bowl-level audiences, with 65 million concurrent streams at its peak.
Despite its success, the livestream faced technical issues, with some users reporting buffering and freezing, leading to a class-action lawsuit alleging the event was 'unwatchable.'
The event highlighted Netflix's rapid improvement in live-streaming capabilities following technical failures during its first major live event, the 'Love Is Blind' reunion in 2023.
Netflix plans to expand its live-event offerings, including two NFL games on Christmas Day and WWE’s 'Monday Night Raw' starting in January 2025, as part of its strategy to grow its advertising business.