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Barry and Eddie Hearn prepare for Matchroom's Netflix bow

The Netflix series featuring International Boxing Hall of Fame promoter Barry Hearn and his son Eddie Hearn will start streaming on Wednesday, September 17.

Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen, has been years in the making and has been filmed on location at Matchroom’s HQ in Brentwood, Essex, Atlantic City, Los Angeles, Riyadh, and even in Manila, in the Philippines.

Set across six episodes, the show has promised “access all areas” in a behind-the-scenes look at the promotional powerhouse that operates in snooker and darts as well as boxing.

It’s been dubbed “a real-life succession story” and includes stars from the multi-sport stable including Katie Taylor, Conor Benn, and Anthony Joshua, as well as the likes of darts sensation Luke Littler and snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan.

Box to Box, who were behind Formula 1: Drive to Survive and At Home with the Furys have produced the docuseries.

Matchroom Sport founder, Barry Hearn OBE, said: "Sports fans will absolutely love this. For over four decades, Matchroom has proved itself to be one of the true, global British business triumphs. But we’re not normal. And for that reason we have always had to stand away from the crowd and defy what is ‘normal’ from a traditional, corporate business sense. This series shows all of that, and more. It is warts and all – and the story has got a lot of ‘Succession’ in it. You’ve got me, the old, grey-haired geezer that started the company is used to getting his own way, and then the young son comes in, who is dynamic, and all the other kids as well, Frank Smith, Matt Porter and Emily Frazer. Do not miss it.”



“This is a big day for our company and we are very proud to showcase our story to a global audience on Netflix,” said Eddie Hearn. “You are seeing the likes of Luke Littler and Ronnie O’Sullivan like never before and what really happened behind-the-scenes at Benn-Eubank Jr, Taylor-Serrano II, and AJ against [Daniel] Dubois. Away from the live action, you’re seeing all the backstage dramas in the dressing rooms, the press conferences, the arguments… it is so compelling. You’re also seeing another world, whereby young entrepreneurs are making their own journey through the company within all of our hugely successful sports. Then you’ve got the family dynamic of me and my dad. It’s unusual to have a series like this that covers all of those dynamics. It is pure, unrivalled entertainment – and, for any true sports fan, it is unmissable. And it’s a lot of fun.”



Trailer

eddie loves being the star, he must love this

Mmmm, we get to see ‘what really happened behind-the-scenes at Benn-Eubank Jr’ ?

Somehow I doubt it very much

might be a good watch.

Will probably watch it down the line.

Press Release

Matchroom Sport will be the subject of a new Netflix documentary ‘Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen.’ The documentary will launch globally on Wednesday, September 17th. The streaming powerhouse has shared the first look at the rollercoaster, six-episode series with the launch of the official trailer. It is the first time cameras have been granted ‘access all areas’ at the Essex, England-based sporting empire. The film provides a front-row seat into a real life succession story. Featuring appearances from superstars like Luke Littler, Katie Taylor, Anthony Joshua, Conor Benn and Ronnie O’Sullivan, it is produced by Box To Box, the acclaimed makers of Formula 1: Drive to Survive and the producer of At Home with the Furys.

Matchroom Sport Founder and President Barry Hearn OBE said: “Sports fans will absolutely love this. For over four decades, Matchroom has proved itself to be one of the true, global British business triumphs. But we’re not normal. And for that reason we have always had to stand away from the crowd and defy what is ‘normal’ from a traditional, corporate business sense. This series shows all of that, and more. It is warts and all – and the story has got a lot of ‘Succession’ in it. You’ve got me, the old, grey-haired geezer that started the company is used to getting his own way, and then the young son comes in, who is dynamic, and all the other kids as well, Frank Smith, Matt Porter and Emily Frazer. Do not miss it.”

Matchroom Sport Chairman, Eddie Hearn said: “This is a big day for our company and we are very proud to showcase our story to a global audience on Netflix. It’s ‘Succession’ meets ‘Drive to Survive’ as we bring you an unprecedented look at the up-close-and-personal drama from the biggest and best live events on the planet across Boxing, Darts, Snooker and Multi Sports. You are seeing the likes of Luke Littler and Ronnie O’Sullivan like never before and what really happened behind-the-scenes at Benn-Eubank Jr, Taylor-Serrano II, and AJ against [Daniel] Dubois.

“Away from the live action, you’re seeing all the backstage dramas in the dressing rooms, the press conferences, the arguments… it is so compelling. You’re also seeing another world, whereby young entrepreneurs are making their own journey through the company within all of our hugely successful sports. Then you’ve got the family dynamic of me and my dad. It’s unusual to have a series like this that covers all of those dynamics. It is pure, unrivalled entertainment – and, for any true sports fan, it is unmissable. And it’s a lot of fun.”

Warren Smith, Head of Sport and Factual at Box To Box, added: “Sport has always had brilliant stories to be told. For a long time, access to those worlds wasn’t available, and people used to watch them through the headlines in the papers… but never knowing the true story. We’ve been lucky enough at Box to Box – and with Netflix over the last few years – to be able to get inside some of the most prestigious sports and organisations in the world. But with Matchroom this is more than the Sport – this is the life of the best Sports Promoters in the business – In father and son Barry and Eddie Hearn we have the best of British – two of the greatest deal makers around but also two of the most competitive men you can meet. Alongside their wider Matchroom family nothing was off limits and this series is something Box To Box are extremely proud of – funny, emotional and entertaining.”

Further details

Launch date: All episodes will be available globally on Netflix from Wednesday 17th September 2025
Episodes: 6
Production Company: Box To Box
Executive Producers: Laura Leigh, Warren Smith, James Gay Rees and Paul Martin
Director: Jake Jones
Featuring: Barry Hearn OBE (President, Matchroom Sport), Eddie Hearn (Chairman of Matchroom Sport), Frank Smith (CEO of Matchroom Boxing), Emily Frazer (CEO of Matchroom Multisport), Matt Porter (CEO of Professional Darts Corporation) and Steve Dawson (Chairman of World Snooker Tour).
Filmed in: Matchroom HQ (Brentwood, Essex), Atlantic City, Dallas & Los Angeles (USA), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Manila (Philippines)

I really like this sort of thing. Sunderland 'til I Die, All or Nothing etc. Looking forward to it.

Yea Sunderland Til I Die was very good

I'll have a go at this.

Wonder if Skye Nicholson gets a mention ?
Probably not .

Just started this, it’s not too bad. I didn’t realise that darts is their biggest earner and then boxing.

Controversial wrote: ↑17 Sep 2025, 10:25 Just started this, it’s not too bad. I didn’t realise that darts is their biggest earner and then boxing.

Of course it is.

Sky must pay them big money..

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑17 Sep 2025, 10:49

Controversial wrote: ↑17 Sep 2025, 10:25 Just started this, it’s not too bad. I didn’t realise that darts is their biggest earner and then boxing.

Of course it is.

Sky must pay them big money..

Yes guess so but just assumed with all the millions involved in fights boxing would be bigger. I guess a lot more overheads in boxing

Just started watching it now. Episode 1..

So far so good

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑19 Sep 2025, 10:39 Just started watching it now. Episode 1..

So far so good

I’ve finished them, I thought it was an ok watch

It will make a few quid, generate a bit of interest, massage Fast Cars ego, it's all good

How much of it is about boxing as opposed to other sports? Any specific episodes?

I mean not sure I can manage 6 episodes on the Hearn family without being sick… do they mention Epstein?

JamesPhilips wrote: ↑19 Sep 2025, 11:41 How much of it is about boxing as opposed to other sports? Any specific episodes?

I mean not sure I can manage 6 episodes on the Hearn family without being sick… do they mention Epstein?

They discuss boxing, snooker and darts in both the opening episodes I seen.

It is predominantly boxing. Cus of Eddie.

I've watched a couple, it's ok, won't be winning Emmys

Watched it yesterday - it’s alright, certainly not the “fly on the wall” doc it was sold as. The boxing and darts parts were interesting but the bits revolving around Eddie and Barry were so staged and cringe inducing. It’s basically TOWIE with boxing.

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑19 Sep 2025, 12:10

JamesPhilips wrote: ↑19 Sep 2025, 11:41 How much of it is about boxing as opposed to other sports? Any specific episodes?

I mean not sure I can manage 6 episodes on the Hearn family without being sick… do they mention Epstein?

They discuss boxing, snooker and darts in both the opening episodes I seen.

It is predominantly boxing. Cus of Eddie.

I’ll play in the background prob…. I imagine it’s a bit cringe at times

Cbarnes19 wrote: ↑19 Sep 2025, 13:41 Watched it yesterday - it’s alright, certainly not the “fly on the wall” doc it was sold as. The boxing and darts parts were interesting but the bits revolving around Eddie and Barry were so staged and cringe inducing. It’s basically TOWIE with boxing.

I watched it and only came here to type that analogy. Spot on!

Truly sickening scenes in episode 4 which heavily features Conor Benn in various states of self pity. He nauseatingly cries crocodile tears at one point when recalling how close he came to suicide. I didn't believe a word of it.

It's a decent little series overall, obviously most of it is staged and conversations are scripted but you get some nice behind the scenes footage. Eddie comes across fairly well on the whole.

CaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑20 Sep 2025, 22:06 Truly sickening scenes in episode 4 which heavily features Conor Benn in various states of self pity. He nauseatingly cries crocodile tears at one point when recalling how close he came to suicide. I didn't believe a word of it.

It's a decent little series overall, obviously most of it is staged and conversations are scripted but you get some nice behind the scenes footage. Eddie comes across fairly well on the whole.

You’re right. I just think the Benn part is going to make people even more sick of him. He has zero self awareness.


Eddie knows how to play he’ll come out fine from this.

CaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑20 Sep 2025, 22:06 Truly sickening scenes in episode 4 which heavily features Conor Benn in various states of self pity. He nauseatingly cries crocodile tears at one point when recalling how close he came to suicide. I didn't believe a word of it.

It's a decent little series overall, obviously most of it is staged and conversations are scripted but you get some nice behind the scenes footage. Eddie comes across fairly well on the whole.

The last thing we need right now is more boxers claiming they’ve got mental health issues when it’s just the guilt from getting caught doping.

Barry always treated fighters nicely, it seems Fast Car has too, I suppose it was instilled in his learning