You don’t have to care about football to get hooked on Beckham. The documentary walks through David Beckham’s life with honesty, showing his rise, setbacks, and the pressure of being both a superstar and a husband in the public eye. With tons of archive footage and candid interviews, it’s emotional, surprisingly funny, and reminds you why Beckham remains so easy to root for. | © Netflix
Senna brings Ayrton Senna’s story to life with emotion and respect for what he meant to racing fans everywhere. Across six episodes, it captures both his brilliance on the track and his quiet intensity off it. Gabriel Leone gives a grounded, human performance, while the racing scenes deliver the same thrill and heartbreak that defined Senna’s legacy. | © Netflix
Ballers dives into the flashy, chaotic world of pro athletes and the people managing their fortunes. Dwayne Johnson and Rob Corddry make a great duo, carrying the show with sharp chemistry and plenty of swagger. It’s fast, funny, and packed with cameos, an easy, entertaining watch that keeps you coming back for more. | © HBO
Blue Mountain State is dumb, loud, and ridiculously funny – the kind of show you stumble on and can’t stop watching. It nails the college football life with all the chaos, parties, and trash talk that come with it. The cast looks like they’re having the time of their lives, and that energy makes it impossible not to laugh along. | © Spike TV
Full Swing gives golf the drama and energy it deserves, showing just how much pressure hangs on every swing. It takes viewers behind the calm exterior of the sport to reveal the rivalries, emotions, and personal stakes that drive its biggest names. Whether you’re a golf fan or just love great sports stories, it’s surprisingly gripping from start to finish. | © Netflix
Twenty-Five Twenty-One is a coming-of-age story that mixes young love, fencing, and the chaos of the late ’90s. It follows a passionate fencer and a struggling reporter trying to find their way after the financial crash. People may debate the ending, but there’s no denying how fun, emotional, and easy to get hooked on this show. | © Netflix
Last Chance U goes deep into the real lives of junior college football players chasing their final shot at success. It balances intense on-field action with honest, sometimes painful glimpses into what these young athletes face off the field. More than a sports doc, it’s a raw look at struggle, resilience, and the people who refuse to give up on themselves. | © Netflix
Stick starts a little rough, but quickly finds its rhythm once the story and characters settle in. It’s been called “the golf Ted Lasso,” and while it’s not as deep or polished, it delivers the same kind of easy charm and feel-good energy. Between the humor, solid golf moments, and flashes of real emotion, it’s the kind of show that can lift your mood after a long day. | © Apple TV+
Muhammad Ali takes a fresh, honest look at one of the most famous athletes in history. Across four episodes, it follows Ali’s rise, his refusal to be drafted, and his return to reclaim boxing’s biggest stage, all while tying his story to America’s civil rights era. With rare footage and thoughtful interviews, it shows the champion’s brilliance, flaws, and lasting impact in and out of the ring. | © PBS
Quarterback gives fans a real look at what it means to play the most demanding position in football. Instead of focusing on training camp hopefuls, it follows stars like Patrick Mahomes through the highs, lows, and pressure of leading a team. It’s honest, intense, and surprisingly personal, exactly what football fans have been waiting for. | © Netflix
Sports Night might sound like a show about sports, but it’s really about the people behind the cameras making it all happen. Created by Aaron Sorkin before The West Wing, it’s packed with fast, clever dialogue and characters who feel human in all their flaws and quirks. You don’t need to love sports to enjoy it, just good writing and sharp storytelling. | © ABC
The Last Dance follows Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls as they go for their sixth championship in their final season together. It includes unseen footage and candid interviews that reveal the pressure, drama, and mindset inside one of the greatest teams ever. Even if you don’t care about basketball, it’s nearly impossible not to get drawn in. | © Netflix
Ted Lasso reminded everyone that optimism can be its own kind of strength. What started as a comedy about an American football coach in English soccer became a heartfelt story about empathy, teamwork, and personal growth. Every season felt crafted with care, from the sharp writing to the grounded performances, making it one of the most uplifting sports shows ever made. | © Apple TV+
Drive to Survive turned Formula 1 into appointment viewing for millions who’d never watched a race before. It captures the rivalries, pressure, and chaos behind the paddock gates, showing every unfiltered emotion from drivers and team principals alike. Even those who can’t tell a Red Bull from a Ferrari find themselves hooked by the drama, and that’s the show’s greatest victory. | © Netflix
Cobra Kai pulled off what few reboots ever could, reviving a beloved ‘80s story with humor, heart, and just the right dose of nostalgia. Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence return not as caricatures, but as flawed men still shaped by their teenage rivalry. With sharp writing, stellar young talent, and genuine emotional arcs, the show proves legacy can evolve without losing its soul. | © Sony Pictures Television
Sports shows have come a long way from simple highlight reels. Over the last three decades, they’ve told stories of grit, heartbreak, and impossible comebacks that go far beyond the scoreboard. Here are 15 of the best sports shows that prove competition is just the beginning.
