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10 All-Star Sports Comedies for the Aspiring MVP
From new series like Will Ferrell’s The Hawk to all-American classics like A League of Their Own.
By Caitlin Busch
July 16, 2026
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Play ball. Play on. Play it as it lies. No matter what terminology your favorite sport uses, there’s a comedy that embraces your preferred pastime. Because let’s be honest: Sports can be pretty dang silly. Just ask Will Ferrell, co-creator and star of The Hawk. The new series follows professional golfer Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins (Ferrell), the green’s infamous former golden boy who firmly believes he’s always one stroke away from his big comeback. And nobody — not even his own pro golfer son (Jimmy Tatro) — is going to stand in his way. Ferrell is joined by an all-star comedy cast, including Molly Shannon, Fortune Feimster, Luke Wilson, and Chris Parnell.
Keep reading to learn more about The Hawk and these other sports comedies streaming now on Netflix.
The Hawk
Once a world-renowned golfer, Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins (Will Ferrell) is now struggling on the back nine of his career. His estranged wife, Stacy (Molly Shannon), and his son, Lance (Jimmy Tatro), are sick of his antics, and Lonnie’s body is telling him to give up the game. But when a chance to complete golf’s Grand Slam arises, Lonnie doesn’t hesitate to jump into the sand trap. With his new caddie, Sam (Fortune Feimster), by his side, Lonnie vows to defeat everyone on the green — from his old rival, Golden Fisk (Luke Wilson), to his own son. Chris Parnell (Fallout) and David Hornsby (Mythic Quest) also star.
Happy Gilmore 2
In this sequel to the 1996 cult classic, Adam Sandler reprises his beloved role as Happy Gilmore, the former hockey player and golf legend. He joins the Tour Championship to help pay for his daughter’s dream of attending ballet school. In the follow-up, directed by Kyle Newacheck (Murder Mystery), Sandler shares the screen with returning fan favorites like Julie Bowen (Hubie Halloween), Christopher McDonald (The Watcher), and Ben Stiller (Meet the Parents). There’s also a stacked roster of new faces, including Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (aka Bad Bunny), Eric André (Little Brother), and Travis Kelce (Grotesquerie).
80 for Brady
Lily Tomlin (Grace and Frankie), Jane Fonda (Our Souls at Night), Rita Moreno (One Day at a Time), and Sally Field (Remarkably Bright Creatures) co-star as four lifelong friends who win tickets to see their favorite quarterback, Tom Brady, play in the Super Bowl for the New England Patriots. The foursome set out on a rip-roaring adventure that involves breaking one of them out of their retirement community and entering a chicken wing–eating contest hosted by Guy Fieri. Billy Porter (Pose) and Alex Moffat (Someone Great) also star in this movie inspired by a true story.
The Benchwarmers
David Spade (Father of the Year), Rob Schneider (Real Rob), and Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) co-star as Richie, Gus, and Clark, three perennial nerds who never got to play baseball when they were kids. Despite being grown adults, the trio form a Little League team and enter a tournament in order to compete against the meanest bullies in town. Gus inadvertently becomes a hero for underdogs everywhere — until a shocking secret about his past is revealed. Craig Kilborn (Old School), Molly Sims (The Wrong Missy), and Tim Meadows (Our Little Secret) also star.
Goat
This animated comedy is about, yes, a talking goat. His name is Will Harris (Caleb McLaughlin), and he’s not just your average buck — he’s a goat with big dreams of becoming a pro athlete. Will’s sport of choice is roarball, a game that’s kind of like basketball, which is played by ferocious animals in a dangerous stadium. Can this goat become the GOAT just like his all-time fave player, black panther Jett Fillmore (Gabrielle Union)? Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), Nick Kroll (Mating Season), David Harbour (Stranger Things), and Jenifer Lewis (Black-ish) also provide voice talent.
Home Team
Home Team is based on a true story about NFL coach Sean Payton, who headed up the New Orleans Saints from 2006 to 2021. When Payton (Kevin James) is suspended from the NFL for one year, he returns home to Argyle, Texas, to coach his 12-year-old son’s (Tait Blum) hapless middle school football team and reconnect with his estranged family. Taylor Lautner (Twilight), Jackie Sandler (Happy Gilmore 2), Rob Schneider (The Wrong Missy), and Chloe Fineman (Saturday Night Live) co-star.
Jaadugar
Meenu (Jitendra Kumar) is a magician who dreams of being a household name. But his goals change when he falls head over heels for the beautiful Dr. Disha (Arushi Sharma), whose soccer-obsessed father demands that Meenu lead the local team to victory in order to win his blessing. The problem? Meenu has zero interest — and even less skill — in his town’s favorite pastime. Can he rally his fellow players for a victory? Or will the love of his life slip through his fingers? Jaaved Jaaferi (Maska), Manoj Joshi (Billu), and Rukshar Dhillon (Bhangra Paa Le) also star.
A League of Their Own
In 1943, sisters Dottie Hinson (Geena Davis) and Kit Keller (Lori Petty) are recruited by the Rockford Peaches, a women’s baseball team managed by cynical former star player Jimmy Dugan (Tom Hanks). As the sisters work to bolster interest in the mere concept of women playing professional sports, they bond with their teammates — including outspoken Mae Mordabito (Madonna) and rough-and-tumble Doris Murphy (Rosie O’Donnell) — and attempt to keep their sibling rivalry in check. This beloved flick also stars David Strathairn (A Man on the Inside), Garry Marshall (Mother’s Day), and Bill Pullman (The Sinner).
Leatherheads
George Clooney (Jay Kelly) directs and stars in this film as Jimmy “Dodge” Connelly, the captain of a faltering 1920s football team who dreams of capturing the country’s attention. With the sport on the brink of collapse, Dodge recruits star player Carter “the Bullet” Rutherford (John Krasinski), hoping to capitalize on his fame as a World War I hero. But football’s big comeback is threatened when reporter Lexie Littleton (Renée Zellweger) goes digging for dirt — and strikes up relationships with both men. Jonathan Pryce (The Two Popes) and Stephen Root (Widow’s Bay) also star.
The Main Event
Leo (Seth Carr) is an 11-year-old WWE superfan who discovers a wrestling mask that gives him superpowers. When he dons the mask, he gains confidence — and super strength. At first, Leo uses his powers to stand up to local bullies. But when he learns that his family is on the brink of losing their home, he enters a WWE competition to win the prize money. Tichina Arnold (Martin), Ken Marino (Running Point), and Adam Pally (Lady Dynamite) co-star in this family comedy that also features cameos from Superstars like Kofi Kingston and Mike “The Miz” Mizanin.
All About The Hawk
Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins returns to the sport that made him infamous.
The golf comedy series is now streaming.
The legendary golf pro is hitting the road to promote his new Netflix series.
The Stranger Things actor joins NBA and WNBA champs to voice the sports comedy.
The Grammy-winner was joined on stage by Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga, and more.
Check out the superstar in the sequel to Adam Sandler’s golf comedy.
Watch the sequel on Netflix now, and keep reading to learn more about the golf underdog’s comeback.
Find out which celebrities, athletes, and Sandler-verse actors star in the film.
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