20 Sports Documentaries to Watch This Holiday Season

Football, tennis, skiing, cycling and more – our archive provides documentaries for sports enthusiasts of all stripes.

Marlen Reusser – Back to the top of the world

In 2024, Marlen Reusser got out of step: infections, post-Covid, a bad fall. In 2025 she returned with victory at the Tour de Suisse and the world title.

About gold, bad luck and passion

The cyclist’s comeback is reminiscent of the myth of the phoenix rising from the ashes – after a veritable year of epidemics.

Roger Federer – 20 years on tour

A classic of the genre is our documentary about Roger Federer, in which film author Claudia Moor portrays his professional years.

The stuff dreams are made of

The fascination of paragliding: From the first daring pioneers to today’s high-performance flights.

Nino Schurter – his last ride

Mountain bike legend Nino Schurter ended his career in September. SRF accompanied his final phase as a professional.

Marco Odermatt – From rascal to superstar

Marco Odermatt has now arrived at the Olympus of alpine skiing. But as early as 2023, the question of how he can always stay focused despite “Odimania” was on his mind.

Yann Sommer – Out of the Box

The public has never seen Yann Sommer like this before: as a private person, family man, entrepreneur and singer.

Noè Ponti – In the water, I am

The documentary tells of the complex challenge for the Ticino native to be ready in the pool on day X.

Ehammer’s way to Paris

Decathlete Simon Ehammer was filmed on his way to Paris for the Summer Olympics.

Nicola Spirig – From pregnancy to Olympic medal in 18 months?

Four years earlier, it was Nicola Spirig who wanted to start at Tokyo 2020. But just 18 months before her fifth Olympic Games, the 39-year-old triathlete was seven months pregnant.

Velo-Abenteuer sends Franco Marvulli

The four-time track cycling world champion Franco Marvulli loves the challenge even after his professional career. In 2025 he cycled from Kenya via Uganda to Rwanda for the road world championships there.

The year before, Marvulli tackled the 2,000 kilometer route from Venice to Athens in the winter.

Biathlon in Switzerland – the rise of a sport

The documentary traces the spectacular path of the sport of biathlon in Switzerland over the last 20 years – from a fringe sport and the association’s near collapse in 2003 to the home World Cup in 2025.

Niklas Hartweg – Unrestricted insight

One face of this upswing is Niklas Hartweg. In 2023, the Swiss gave insights into his life as a biathlete.

Extreme sailor Alan Roura – Around the world alone

Alan Roura made his dream of sailing around the world come true. He covered 50,000 kilometers in 95 days on the Vendée Globe.

Films for football fans

Of course, “King Football” also comes into play for us – for example, looking back at 125 years of the Swiss Football Association.

People in this country also fondly remember 1994, when the Swiss national team went to a World Cup again after a 28-year lull.

As controversial and scandalous as his life has been, many consider Diego Armando Maradona to be the best footballer of all time.

Another football legend will be in focus in “Pelé – The Film” on January 1, 2026 at 4:05 p.m. on SRF two.

Ferrari

And if you’re into motorsport, you’ll get your money’s worth with the biopic “Ferrari” about the life of racing driver and racing car manufacturer Enzo Ferrari.

James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

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