The Best Sports Documentaries to Watch Right Now
Sometimes you just want to sit back, hit play, and get totally pulled into a story — and few things do that better than a really good sports documentary. It's the perfect mix: drama, sweat, chaos, and usually someone crying in the locker room. Peak cinema.
What’s cool about RajBet movies is that it’s not just scores and stats — people there love sharing the kind of sports docs that stick with you. Because yeah, behind every stat line is a wild story waiting to be told.
So, whether you’re into football, tennis, racing, or emotional team speeches, we’ve rounded up some of the best sports documentaries you can stream right now — and a few that are dropping soon.
Let’s Start With What’s Streaming
These docs are already out and ready for your next binge. Grab snacks and cancel your evening plans.
The top list:
- The Last Dance: You don’t even need to be a basketball fan to get hooked. Michael Jordan, the Bulls, the drama — it’s basically a ‘90s sports soap opera in the best way. On Netflix.
- Free Solo: It’s about climbing a giant rock with no ropes. That’s it. That’s the documentary. And it’ll have you sweating like you’re up there with him. On Disney+.
- Senna: Even if you’ve never watched a second of Formula 1, this one hits. Ayrton Senna was fast, fearless, and full of fire — until his story ended tragically. Powerful stuff.
- Icarus: What starts as a random guy testing doping on himself turns into a full-blown global scandal. Think Russian labs, secret agents, and Olympic-level drama. Streaming on Netflix.
- Welcome to Wrexham: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought a struggling football club in Wales, and somehow made it one of the most wholesome sports stories of the decade. On Disney+.
These aren’t just about sports — they’re about obsession, pressure, big personalities, and how people keep pushing when everything’s stacked against them. You’ll probably end up cheering, crying, or both.
And These? Add ’Em to Your Watchlist
They’re either freshly released or about to drop — and trust us, they’re worth waiting for.
What else to watch:
- Court of Gold: Four national basketball teams. One Olympic run. A behind-the-scenes look at USA, France, Serbia, and Canada during Paris 2024. Premiered in Feb 2025 on Netflix.
- Celtics City: Nine episodes dedicated to the Boston Celtics legacy. Old school legends, modern stars, and all the green-glowing glory. Launched on HBO in March 2025.
- First to the Finish: This one’s for the race fans. A look into the 2024 MX-5 Cup season, with a spotlight on women drivers and team owners making moves. Out now on Prime Video.
- The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox: Baseball doc with heart. Cameras followed the Red Sox through the 2024 season — and if you're even a little into baseball, this one’s gonna hit.
- Alcaraz: The tennis phenom gets his close-up. This three-part Netflix series shows what it’s like to rise fast, stay grounded, and carry a nation’s hopes.
Whether you're a doc junkie or just dipping your toes into sports storytelling, these titles are packed with real stakes, wild journeys, and those unexpected moments that remind you why we love this stuff in the first place.
Final Whistle
Sports documentaries aren’t just about games. They’re about people under pressure, chasing something bigger than themselves, and sometimes falling hard along the way. It’s the behind-the-scenes chaos we don’t get on match day — and it’s kind of addictive. So queue one up, lean in, and get ready to feel all the things.