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30 for 30(2009-)

1h per episode | Documentary
3.8/5 (with 14 votes)

30 for 30 is the umbrella title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN and its sister networks and online properties. The series, which highlights people and events in the sports world that have generally received small amounts of attention, has featured two "volumes" of 30 episodes each, a 13-episode series under the ESPN Films Presents title in 2011-2012, and a series of 30 for 30 Shorts shown through the ESPN.com website.

Formula 1: Drive to Survive(2019-)

38min per episode | Documentary
4.1/5 (with 203 votes)

Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane - both on and off the track - during one cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.

Welcome to Wrexham(2022-)

4.0/5 (with 39 votes)

Documentary series tracking the dreams and worries of Wrexham, a working-class town in North Wales, UK, as two Hollywood stars (Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds) take ownership of the town’s historic yet struggling football club.

All or Nothing(2016-2020)

51min per episode | Documentary, Reality-TV
3.7/5 (with 9 votes)

For the first time in history, Amazon and NFL Films present an unprecedented inside look at the lives of players, coaches and owners of a franchise over the course of an entire NFL season. Witness the real life, behind the scenes journey on the field, off the field, and everything in between.

MLB Network Presents(2015-)

1h per episode | Documentary
4.0/5 (with 2 votes)

A series of documentaries and profiles on some of baseball's most prominent personalities.

The Last Dance(2020)

50min per episode | Documentary
4.1/5 (with 591 votes)

A 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with rare, never-before-seen footage and sound from the 1997-98 championship season – plus over 100 interviews with famous figures and basketball’s biggest names.

The Dynasty: New England Patriots(2024)

4.8/5 (with 1 vote)

Go inside the franchise's 20-year journey, from the unique chemistry that fueled six Super Bowl wins to the internal strife that sparked a turf war. Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft, and key players reveal the road to—and cost of—greatness.

Shut Up and Dribble(2018)

51min per episode | Documentary

An inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political environment, through the lens of the NBA.

All or Nothing: Arsenal(2022)

50min per episode | Documentary
4.0/5 (with 13 votes)

Follow the iconic football club during an unforgettable season. As fans return to stadiums, the 2021-22 football season puts pressure on Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta and his young team to get back to their former glories and back into Europe. Offering unprecedented access and capturing the highs and lows of life on and off the pitch, this is football at its finest: raw, dramatic and full of passion.

Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend(2024)

3.6/5 (with 20 votes)

Follow the legend's epic journey through five World Cups, culminating in 2022's triumph. As the championship run unfolds, Messi shares some of his most personal reflections—on his national team career and the challenges he's faced.

100 Foot Wave(2021-)

52min per episode | Documentary, Reality-TV, Drama
3.9/5 (with 7 votes)

The decade-long odyssey of surfing pioneer Garrett McNamara, who, after visiting Nazaré, Portugal in hopes of conquering a 100-foot wave, pushed the sport to ever-greater heights and alongside locals helped transform the small fishing village into the world’s preeminent big-wave surfing destination.

Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure(2022)

3.3/5 (with 1 vote)

Montana's first hand account of his career from the earliest days to national champion at Notre Dame and becoming a four-time Super Bowl winner and a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

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They Call Me Magic(2022)

1h per episode | Documentary
3.6/5 (with 7 votes)

Earvin “Magic” Johnson is an icon for the ages—from humble beginnings to the Dream Team to business titan. Featuring candid interviews with teammates, rivals, family, friends, and more, this docuseries charts the life and career of a legend.

Man in the Arena: Tom Brady(2021-)

52min per episode | Documentary
3.5/5 (with 4 votes)

Tom Brady shares a personal account of his 10 Super Bowl appearances, deconstructing the milestones of his career by exploring each victory and defeat.

Beckham(2023)

4.0/5 (with 46 votes)

With never-before-seen footage, this docuseries follows David Beckham's meteoric rise from humble beginnings to global football stardom.

Directed by Fisher Stevens

Break Point(2023-)

3.8/5 (with 17 votes)

Travel alongside some of the world's most talented tennis players as they swing for greatness and Grand Slams through an action-packed season.

Player 54: Chasing the XFL Dream(2023-)

Behind the scenes of building a league and its teams, the series highlights the XFL's motto: "Where dreams meet opportunity." The nine-part docuseries follows the creation of the XFL under new leadership.

All or Nothing: Manchester City(2018)

48min per episode | Documentary
3.5/5 (with 29 votes)

Legendary coach Pep Guardiola leads his Manchester City team through the 2017-18 football season.

Directed by Manuel Huerga

Last Chance U(2016-2020)

52min per episode | Documentary
3.6/5 (with 21 votes)

In a docuseries set at one of NCAA football's most fertile recruiting grounds, guys with red flags seek to prove their worth on the field and in class.

Directed by Greg Whiteley

All or Nothing: New Zealand All Blacks(2018)

45min per episode | Documentary
2.0/5 (with 5 votes)

For the first time ever, The New Zealand All Blacks rugby team, known as the winningest team in global sports history, allows cameras into their super secretive world to witness one of their most difficult seasons yet. Over four months, they face the demands of the most physically gruelling team sport on the planet to uphold a legacy of excellence and dominance that goes back well over a century.

WWE Rivalries(2014-2015)

50min per episode | Documentary
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)

A show documenting rivalries in wrestling.

Take Us Home: Leeds United(2019-2020)

45min per episode | Documentary
2.9/5 (with 9 votes)

English football's famous 'fallen giant' Leeds United is at the start of a journey: to win promotion back to the Premier League. New owner Andrea Radrizzani has recruited a world-class head coach, Marcelo Bielsa, to lead the team back to the promised land. This will be one of the most dramatic seasons in the club's history as fans, players and a city start to dream of a return to the top flight.

All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur(2020)

46min per episode | Documentary
3.3/5 (with 23 votes)

A fly-on-the-wall inside look at the goings-on of Tottenham Hotspur during the 2019-20 football season.

Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story(2023)

4.0/5 (with 13 votes)

Keanu Reeves tells one of the greatest sagas in Formula 1 history. Through the insights of Ross Brawn and revered racing icons like Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello, all is revealed in this gripping four-part series. From the formation of Brawn GP see their remarkable journey through strategic manoeuvres and financial trials during an exceptionally competitive era in the annals of the sport.

Real Madrid: Until the End(2023)

3.9/5 (with 5 votes)

Step onto the field and go behind the scenes with the iconic soccer team for a look at their astonishing 2021–2022 season. Fueled by their fervent fans, they defy the odds and silence the skeptics.

Messi Meets America(2023)

4.2/5 (with 2 votes)

Join Lionel Messi as he embarks on his historic next chapter—taking North America and Major League Soccer by storm, and ushering in a new era of the game with his Inter Miami CF teammates.

Quarterback(2023-)

50min per episode | Documentary
4.0/5 (with 13 votes)

Go inside the huddle and into the homes of Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota in this candid docuseries following their 2022-23 NFL season.

Losers(2019-)

30min per episode | Documentary
3.6/5 (with 9 votes)

In a "winning is everything" society, how do we handle failure? This series profiles athletes who have turned the agony of defeat into human triumph.

Last Chance U: Basketball(2021-)

1h per episode | Documentary
3.9/5 (with 33 votes)

Hit the hardwood in East Los Angeles as a coach with strong convictions leads young men who hope to fulfill major college potential.

Wrestlers(2023-)

3.6/5 (with 6 votes)

At a storied professional wrestling organization, new owners and a roster of rising stars strive to make an impact beyond the ring in this docuseries.

Directed by Greg Whiteley - With Al Snow
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