Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen – New Netflix Series
Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen. The new Netflix documentary follows father-and-son duo, Barry Hearn and Eddie Hearn, as they take their sporting empire to the next level.
For those of you that love sport, you don’t want to miss this.
About – Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen
This is a six-episode series.
Coming from very humble beginnings, Barry Hearn founded Matchroom Sport, over four decades ago.
Making it a top promotions company through key partnerships, business structure and producing some of the biggest sporting events, worldwide.
Eddie Hearn has worked alongside his father, and continues to do so, however he now wants to take Matchroom to a new level.
You can see Eddie Hearn’s passion and determination, pushing the Essex-based business to new levels and wanting to prove his worth – following accusations of privilege.
Seeing a different side, you’re provided with front-row access into their world.
How Many Episodes Is Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen on Netflix?
Six Episodes.
Through ups and downs, you get access into the world of Matchroom Sport.
Navigating their way through losses, business and competitiveness. You see how their world and industry works.
Featuring appearances from: Anthony Joshua, Katie Taylor, Connor Benn, Ronnie O’Sullivan and Luke Littler – to name a few.
Interviews – Matchroom Sport and Box To Box
Barry Hearn Interview
Matchroom Sport Founder and President Barry Hearn OBE: “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 and is used to getting his own way.”
“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.”
Eddie Hearn Interview
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 (Anthony Joshua) against Dubois (Daniel Dubois).”
“Away from the live action, you’re also 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‘s pure, unrivalled entertainment – and for any true sports fan, it‘s unmissable. And it’s a lot of fun.“
Warren Smith Interview
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.”
“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.”
Additional Details – Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen on Netflix
Launch Date: All episodes are available globally on Netflix from Wednesday, 17th September 2025.
Episodes: Six Episodes.
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).
Filming Locations: Matchroom HQ (Brentwood, Essex), Atlantic City, Dallas and Los Angeles (USA), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Manila (Philippines).
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Images: Netflix & Matchroom Boxing
