Streaming giant Netflix stumbled during its high-profile venture into live sports broadcasting as fans worldwide faced a major disruption while attempting to watch the highly anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. The global outage left viewers frustrated, tarnishing Netflix’s efforts to position itself as a competitive player in the live sports arena.
A Night of Frustration for Fans
The live broadcast, touted as one of the biggest boxing events ever streamed, was marred by technical glitches. According to Downdetector.com, over 85,000 users reported issues, with complaints flooding in from major U.S. cities, including New York, Seattle, and Los Angeles.
Social media platforms were ablaze with disappointed viewers venting their frustration. A user on X (formerly Twitter) lamented, “Spent all this money to stream ‘the greatest boxing match ever’ only to crash three fights before the main event.”
AT&T Stadium Unaffected
While the streaming audience grappled with the outage, the sell-out crowd of 75,000 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, enjoyed an uninterrupted experience, showcasing a stark contrast between the live audience and online viewers.
Netflix Remains Silent
Netflix has yet to issue a statement clarifying the reasons behind the outage, leaving fans in the dark about what caused the disruption. The incident raises questions about the platform’s readiness to handle the complexities of live sports streaming and whether it can compete with established players in this domain.