Netflix and Spotify form video podcast partnership
Netflix and Spotify have announced a new partnership, delivering a curated selection of Spotify’s top video podcasts to Netflix.
The partnership will bring sports, culture, lifestyle and true crime podcasts from Spotify Studios and The Ringer that complement Netflix’s existing programming and unlocks new audiences and wider distribution for the shows.
This initial selection of titles is just the beginning of the partnership between Netflix and Spotify, which will continue to add more podcasts from various genres and studios.
Video isn’t just popular, it’s what fans want: according to a Cumulus Media study, 72% of podcast listeners said they prefer shows with video.
The video podcasts will be available on Netflix in the US in early 2026, with other markets to follow.
“At Netflix, we’re always looking for new ways to entertain our members, wherever and however they want to watch,” said Lauren Smith, Netflix VP of Content Licensing and Programming Strategy. “With video podcasts on the rise, our partnership with Spotify ensures we bring the full video versions of these top shows to Netflix and Spotify. From pop culture and lifestyle to true crime and sports, this curated selection of video podcasts adds fresh voices and new perspectives to Netflix, making our entertainment lineup more exciting than ever. This offers more choice to creators and unlocks a completely new distribution opportunity.”
“This partnership marks a new chapter for podcasting,” said Roman Wasenmüller, VP, Head of Podcasts at Spotify. “Together with Netflix, we’re expanding discovery, helping creators reach new audiences and giving fans around the world the chance to experience the stories they love and uncover favorites they never expected. This offers more choice to creators and unlocks a completely new distribution opportunity.”
Below is a select list of podcasts that will be available initially:
Sports
Culture / Lifestyle
True Crime
The above list of podcasts is available as an OPML file for your podcast player
About Spotify
Since its launch in 2008, Spotify has revolutionised music listening. Our move into podcasting brought innovation and a new generation of listeners to the medium. In 2022, we took the next leap, entering the fast-growing audiobook market—continuing to shape the future of audio.
Today, more listeners than ever can discover, manage and enjoy over 100 million tracks, nearly 7 million podcast titles, and 350,000 audiobooks a la carte on Spotify. We are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service with more than 678 million users, including 268 million subscribers in more than 180 markets.
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