Netflix is set to debut a must‑watch documentary offering unprecedented insight into the world of professional snooker—centered on Matchroom Sport, the powerhouse behind some of the sport’s most iconic players. Slated for release in 2025, the series promises behind‑the‑scenes access, star-driven narratives, and compelling drama.**
Produced by **Box to Box Films**—the team behind acclaimed Netflix sports hits *Drive to Survive*, *Full Swing*, and *Sprint*—the untitled documentary (working title: *Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen*) follows Barry Hearn, Eddie Hearn, and the Matchroom empire as it operates across snooker, boxing, darts, nine‑ball pool, fishing, and more ([matchroompool.com][1]).
For the first time ever, Netflix cameras will film boardroom meetings, promotional strategies, and personal family dynamics. We’ll see Barry Hearn—the man who built Matchroom in 1982—collaborate and occasionally clash with his son, Eddie, now the public face and operational leader of the company ([thesun.co.uk][2]).
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### 📅 Release Timing & Scope
Though Netflix has not shared an exact premiere date, multiple sources confirm the series will debut in 2025, streaming exclusively on the platform . One report suggests the global rollout is planned for **June 2025** ([thesun.co.uk][2]).
Matchroom described the show as a “British success story going for global domination,” positioning it firmly as the successor to Netflix’s sporting franchise blockbusters ([matchroompool.com][1]).
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### 🏆 Why Snooker Matters Here
At its core, this is a story about snooker and elite athletes—like **Ronnie O’Sullivan**, **Mark Selby**, **Stephen Hendry**, and **Jimmy White**—whose careers have shaped the modern game. But rather than focusing solely on match highlights, the documentary magnifies the business mechanics and personalities that bring the sport to screens worldwide.
Snooker’s modern renaissance owes much to Matchroom’s investment in production values, broadcasting innovation, and international expansion. This series aims to showcase how snooker fits within a global sports entertainment ecosystem alongside darts, boxing, and more ([ussportupdate.com][3], [thesun.co.uk][4]).
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### 🔍 Behind-the-Scenes Drama
Early glimpses at the premise suggest narrative arcs rich with tension and triumph:
* **Father vs. Son**: The generational and managerial handover from Barry to Eddie offers emotional stakes and occasional clashes ([msport247.co.uk][5], [thesun.co.uk][4]).
* **Unfiltered access**: Filmmakers gain entrance to board meetings, event-building, athlete negotiations, and all manner of negotiations—the equivalent of a *Succession*-style power play in sport ([thesun.co.uk][2]).
* **Global ambitions**: The series will explore Matchroom’s strategic push into international markets, including partnerships as far‑reaching as Saudi Arabia ([thesun.co.uk][2]).
Even Barry Hearn himself acknowledges the risks—in allowing such deep access, he warns, “we’re very proud, but also frightened” ([whats-on-netflix.com][6]).
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### 🎯 A New Era for Snooker Storytelling
This Netflix documentary is clearly part of a broader strategy to elevate snooker’s global profile. With recent Netflix offerings like *Aces of the Baize*—featuring legends Ronnie O’Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Mark Selby, and Jimmy White (premiering May 1, 2025) ([ussportupdate.com][3])—and upcoming player‑specific films, the platform is expanding its snooker slate:
* *The Snooker Legends: Legacy and Rivalry*, focusing on Ronnie and Stephen ([msport247.co.uk][7]).
* *Ronnie O’Sullivan: The Rocket*, a Netflix portrait of his early struggles and rise ([streaksportnews.com][8]).
* *The Jester’s Journey: Mark Selby Unmasked*, premiering September 20, 2025 ([sportip.co.uk][9]).
* *Mark Selby* solo documentary, launching June 21, 2025 ([sportip.co.uk][10]).
Together, these productions usher in a golden age of snooker storytelling—reframing legends as multi‑dimensional human beings and the entire sport as a global entertainment industry.
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### 🧾 Final Take
Netflix’s forthcoming **Matchroom** documentary marks a daring step in sports documentary filmmaking. From boardroom to baize, it promises a rich mix of entrepreneurial drama, family legacy, and athletic excellence—all through the lens of one of sport’s most successful operations.
Whether you’re a diehard snooker fan or a newcomer drawn to corporate intrigue and human storytelling, this series has the potential to redefine how snooker is seen—and felt—in homes worldwide. Keep an eye out for its release in 2025, and prepare for a front-row seat to the real game behind the green-felt tables.
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* [thesun.co.uk](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/31851915/barry-eddie-hearn-netflix-documentary-boxing-darts-snooker/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
[1]: https://matchroompool.com/news/netflix-announce-new-matchroom-documentary-series-is-in-production/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “NETFLIX ANNOUNCE NEW MATCHROOM DOCUMENTARY SERIES IS IN PRODUCTION – Matchroom Pool”
[2]: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/31851915/barry-eddie-hearn-netflix-documentary-boxing-darts-snooker/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Barry and Eddie Hearn being followed by Netflix cameras for new ‘Succession-style’ documentary – with NOTHING off limits”
[3]: https://ussportupdate.com/2025/04/19/aces-of-the-baize-netflix-announces-documentary-featuring-snooker-greats-ronnie-osullivan-stephen-hendry-mark-selby-and-jimmy-white-set-to-premiere-on-may-1st-2025-promising-unprecedented-acc/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “ACES OF THE BAIZE: Netflix Announces Documentary Featuring Snooker Greats Ronnie O’Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Mark Selby, and Jimmy White, Set to Premiere on May 1st, 2025, Promising Unprecedented Access”
[4]: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/31857064/barry-hearn-snooker-matchroom-eddie/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Snooker chief Barry Hearn admits he hasn’t taken a salary in 17 YEARS and says ‘I don’t live that type of life'”
[5]: https://msport247.co.uk/2024/12/23/the-battle-of-snooker-legends-netflix-to-release-exclusive-documentary-on-mark-selby-and-ronnie-osullivan/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “The Battle of Snooker Legends: Netflix to Release Exclusive Documentary on Mark Selby and Ronnie O’Sullivan…”
[6]: https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/matchrom-the-greatest-showman-sports-docuseries-from-drive-to-survive-producer-in-development-at-netflix/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “‘Matchrom: The Greatest Showman’ Docuseries From Drive to Survive Team Coming to Netflix in 2025”
[7]: https://msport247.co.uk/2025/02/19/good-news-netflix-to-release-groundbreaking-documentary-on-snooker-icons-the-untold-stories-of-stephen-hendry-and-ronnie-osullivan/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Good News: Netflix to Release Groundbreaking Documentary on Snooker Icons: The Untold Stories of Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O’Sullivan…”
[8]: https://www.streaksportnews.com/2025/03/05/netflix-to-release-documentary-spotlighting-snooker-best-star-ronnie-osullivan-showcasing-his-journey-and-impact-on-the-sport/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Netflix to release documentary spotlighting Snooker best star, Ronnie O’Sullivan , showcasing his journey and impact on the sport.”
[9]: https://sportip.co.uk/index.php/2025/04/22/netflix-sets-date-for-first-ever-mark-selby-documentary-a-deep-dive-into-the-life-of-the-snooker-icon/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Netflix Sets Date for First-Ever Mark Selby Documentary: A Deep Dive into the Life of the Snooker Icon – SPORTIP”
[10]: https://sportip.co.uk/index.php/2025/03/27/mark-selby-gives-netflix-green-light-for-first-documentary-release-date-confirmed/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Mark Selby Gives Netflix Green Light for First Documentary – Release Date Confirmed! – SPORTIP”