DEAL ACCEPTED: Netflix Releases Documentary “The Heart of the Warriors: A Journey Through Team and Band” Chronicling Wigan Warriors 2024 Championship Season…see more

DEAL ACCEPTED: Netflix Releases Documentary “The Heart of the Warriors: A Journey Through Team and Band” Chronicling Wigan Warriors 2024 Championship Season

In a groundbreaking collaboration between sport and streaming, Netflix has announced the release of The Heart of the Warriors: A Journey Through Team and Band, a documentary chronicling the Wigan Warriors’ triumphant 2024 season. This exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Super League champions dives deep into the soul of one of rugby league’s most storied clubs—not just on the pitch, but off it too, with unprecedented access to the club’s official band, whose stirring performances became the soundtrack to a historic campaign.

The documentary, produced by Fulwell 73 and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Asif Kapadia, captures the intensity, passion, and unity that defined Wigan’s march to the title. From nail-biting matches and locker room tension to community outreach and the players’ private lives, the series offers fans a raw and intimate portrayal of what it truly means to wear the cherry and white jersey.

Wigan Warriors’ 2024 season was one for the history books. Under the leadership of head coach Matt Peet and captain Liam Farrell, the team delivered one powerhouse performance after another. The club clinched the League Leaders’ Shield and secured a record-extending 24th championship with a thrilling Grand Final win at Old Trafford. The emotional highs and lows of this journey are captured vividly, offering fans moments of both pride and heartbreak.

But what sets The Heart of the Warriors apart is its spotlight on the Wigan Warriors Band—a unique element of the club’s identity that has become iconic over the decades. This is the first time a professional sports documentary has featured a marching band as a parallel narrative to the team itself. Through interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, viewers witness how the band’s music galvanized the players and fans alike, becoming a vital part of the club’s emotional core.

Kapadia, known for his work on Senna and Amy, brings his signature style of combining archive material with cinematic storytelling to this project. “It’s not just a sports story—it’s a human story,” he said. “This documentary explores how tradition, community, and music intertwine to create something much bigger than just a game.”

Netflix is betting big on rugby league as part of its push into international sports storytelling. This release follows the success of similar docuseries such as Drive to Survive and Full Swing, which have expanded global interest in F1 and golf, respectively. Early reactions suggest The Heart of the Warriors could do the same for rugby league, particularly among international audiences unfamiliar with the sport.

Wigan Warriors fans and rugby league supporters can stream The Heart of the Warriors starting April 26

, 2025, on Netflix. With compelling characters, emotional depth, and a rousing score driven by the club’s beloved band, the documentary promises to be both a celebration and a chronicle of one of the greatest seasons in Super League history.

For Wigan, the message is clear: this is more than a club—it’s a heartbeat.