Ciryl Gane, Cédric Doumbé and Benoît Saint-Denis set out to discover France’s next MMA talents in L’Arène, an original competition streaming on Netflix starting September 30, 2026.
The program brings together 38 amateur fighters, 19 women and 19 men, in a Fight Camp specifically designed for the show. Contestants must tackle physical and mental challenges before stepping into the cage to face off.
Only one contestant will emerge victorious in the competition, which comes with a prize of €100,000 and a contract with a professional league. Beyond the fights, the show must reveal the contestants’ preparation, tactics, and their ability to handle the pressure.
The three coaches represent different paths in combat sports. Ciryl Gane fights at heavyweight, Cedric Doumbé first made a name for himself in kickboxing before switching to MMA, and Benoît Saint-Denis competes at lightweight.
The rollout unfolds in three stages. The first five episodes land on 30 septembre 2026, a second batch is expected on 7 octobre, followed by the finale on 14 octobre.
With L’Arène, Netflix is rolling out a French production centered on the MMA, a sport whose popularity continues to rise in France. The series targets both mixed martial arts aficionados and viewers who enjoy elimination-style formats and feats of endurance.
To discover the rest of this month’s new releases, check out our guide to the Netflix September releases, our guide to new streaming titles across all platforms, and today’s picks What to watch today on streaming.
This page may contain AI-assisted elements, more information here.
