Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight Draws 60 Million Viewers, Sets Netflix Streaming and Attendance Records

Nov 16, 2024, 11:38 PM

Netflix reported that over 60 million households worldwide tuned in live to watch the highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on Friday night, generating $18 million in gate revenue. The event peaked at 65 million concurrent streams, making it one of the most-watched events of 2024 and shattering streaming records for Netflix. The stadium hosted 72,300 fans, setting a live attendance record. The co-main event, featuring Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, drew nearly 50 million households globally, with Netflix stating it is likely the most-watched professional women's sporting event in US history. Despite the overwhelming success, the high demand caused technical issues such as servers being overwhelmed, freezing, and buffering, frustrating many viewers. This event marked Netflix's first live professional sporting event.