Amazon Prime to release Gary Lineker documentary in 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Amazon Prime plans to launch a four-part documentary series on Gary Lineker in 2027. The series will explore his journey from a young footballer in Leicester to one of England's greatest soccer players. It will cover his professional career and subsequent media work, as well as the controversies that led to his departure from the BBC. This docuseries will include interviews with Lineker, family, fellow players, and critics, highlighting both his sporting achievements and personal challenges.
- •Gary Lineker is a key figure in English soccer history.
- •The docuseries will feature interviews with family and critics.
- •Lineker's controversies during his media career are included.
- •The series showcases his life from childhood to professional success.
- •Amazon Prime is set to release it in 2027.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Amazon Prime will release four-part Gary Lineker documentary globally in 2027
"Gary Lineker is an iconic figure in the world of English soccer, on the pitch and in the broadcast booth, and now he’s getting a docuseries to chart it all. Per Tom Burrows of The Athletic, Amazon Prime is set to release a four-part docuseries on Lineker next year. The series, which doesn’t have a…
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