THE BEAUTIFUL GAME Season 01 - EPISODE SCREENER
THE BEAUTIFUL GAME season 01 - TRAILER
THE BEAUTIFUL GAME
THE BEAUTIFUL GAME is a series about how the sport of soccer mirrors the global cultural melting pot through a united love of sport. Each episode of the series will follow an ongoing theme exploring why North America has not performed on the world stage, how do other countries culture of soccer allow them to compete and how do North American countries build a wiining soccer culture.
With a focus leading towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the subjects will be varied from every corner of the world who landed in North America, from young grassroots players to international superstars, and examine areas around the sport including accessibility, culture, diversity, equality and performance.
FORMAT
12 x 24 minute episodes
Cinematic feel over traditional documentary
Expert insight and narrative woven through full series
EPISODES
EPISODE 1 - THE BEAUTIFUL GAME
Wherever you are, whatever language you speak it’s called “The Beautiful Game.”
EPISODE 2- NEXT GENERATION/ 36 YEARS
The look and feel of the new crop of talent tries to shake the ghost that haunted a soccer generation
EPISODE 3- NO OPTIONS... NO FAILURE
In some countries, soccer is “a way out” for so many. Sometimes the only option for survial is to make it.
EPISODE 4- PROJECT 2026
Every 4 years the world pauses for a moment while a ball is kicked. In 2026 all eyes will be on North America.
EPISODE 5- NORTH AMERICAN CHALLENGES (CPL)
Soccer is still the fastest growing sport but it could have been a very different story
EPISODE 6- INVESTING IN THE GAME
Money is being poured into every level of soccer in North America but is it enough to change the culture?
EPISODE 7- SLIPPING THROUGH THE CRACKS
“Talent comes a dime a dozen”. The hard part though, is making sure the right ones don’t fall through.
EPISODE 8- THE WOMEN HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY
The girls that run the world own the soccer field and they mean business.
EPISODE 9- FAN’S PASSION
What make’s this “The Beautiful Game” is the atmosphere. The passion. The Fans. How is it different in North America?
EPISODE 10 - A DAY IN THE LIFE
Pros look to their future already making decisions today for the 2026 World Cup.
EPISODE 11- A HOPE ETERNAL (CHARITY EPISODE)
A game that brings the world together brings hope along with it.
EPISODE 12- THE FUTURE OF FOOTBALL
A look at some of exciting new programs that give football a bright future… and a look ahead to Season 2 of The Beautiful Game