Cristiano Ronaldo has scored goals in Lisbon, Manchester, Madrid, Turin and Riyadh. His next stage is television. Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that production has started on Day 1s, his first TV series, a football drama made with British filmmaker Matthew Vaughn.
For fans across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, where Ronaldo has played since 2023, it is one of the more surprising career moves of the year. Here is what we know about Day 1s, who is in it, and what is still a mystery.
Quick answer: Day 1s is a football-themed TV drama that Cristiano Ronaldo is producing with Matthew Vaughn. Damian Lewis plays a British agent named Stanley Dalton, and reports say Thierry Henry and UK rapper Dave also appear. Filming has taken place in London, but nobody has announced a release date or streaming platform yet.
What Cristiano Ronaldo said about Day 1s
Ronaldo announced the project on Instagram in a post alongside Vaughn, writing: “Great news, production has just begun on my first TV series ‘Day 1s’, more coming soon.”
The post came weeks after he ended his international career. According to ANI, as reported by The Tribune, he left Portugal with 146 goals in 234 appearances, both men’s international records, and his last game for the national team was on 24 September 2026. He remains a regular for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
Day 1s cast: who joins Cristiano Ronaldo
| Name | Role in the project |
|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Producer |
| Matthew Vaughn | Producer and filmmaker |
| Damian Lewis | Plays British agent Stanley Dalton |
| Thierry Henry | Reported to appear |
| Dave (David Omoregie) | UK rapper, reported to appear |
| Burna Boy, James Blake, Central Cee | Reported for the first episode |
Vaughn is the director behind Kick-Ass, the Kingsman films and Layer Cake, so expect something stylish and fast-moving rather than a standard sports documentary.
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What is Day 1s about?
Details of the plot are still thin. So far, reports say football is central to the story, and that it follows Lewis’s character, a British agent, Stanley Dalton. The title “Day 1s” is slang for the people who were with you from the very start, which hints at a story about loyalty and the people around a rising player.
Meanwhile, filming took place in London over recent months.
When and where can you watch Day 1s?
Not yet. Neither a release date nor a streaming platform is public yet. Ronaldo’s own post promised “more coming soon”, so the next update will most likely come from his social media accounts or Vaughn’s production company.
For viewers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, therefore, regional availability will depend on which platform picks up the series.
Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s Day 1s matters for Gulf fans
Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr put Riyadh on the global football map. A TV series fronted by the biggest name in the Saudi Pro League is likely to draw huge interest in the region, and it shows how Ronaldo is building a career beyond football while still playing at 41.
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Pro Tip: Be careful with “Day 1s full episode” links on social media. With no release date announced, any site claiming to stream the series now is not legitimate.
Our Take
Pairing Ronaldo with Matthew Vaughn is a smart choice. Vaughn knows how to make action and style work on screen, and Ronaldo brings an audience few actors can match. The real test is whether Day 1s works as drama for people who don’t follow football. Until a trailer arrives, it’s all promise.
FAQs
What is Cristiano Ronaldo’s TV series called?
The series goes by Day 1s, a football-themed drama.
Who is making Day 1s with Ronaldo?
British filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, known for the Kingsman films and Kick-Ass.
Is Ronaldo acting in Day 1s?
Ronaldo is producing the series and posted from production alongside Vaughn. However, he has not confirmed details of any on-screen role.
When will Day 1s be released?
There is no release date or platform yet.
Does Ronaldo still play for Al Nassr?
Yes. He retired from international football but still plays for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
