Will the Barcelona investment succeed?

Published on March 1st, 2024

As San Francisco was already among the most visited cities in the United States, government officials found their investment to host the 2013 America’s Cup was not worth repeating. Will Barcelona, host to the 2024 America’s Cup, and among the most visited cities in the world, have the same result? Here’s a report by Travelnews


Seventeen years after being held in Valencia, the most important sailing competition is going back to Spain. And to Barcelona. The 37th America’s Cup begins on August 22 and ends on October 25, 2024.

But why in Barcelona, a city that already has an enormous appeal to tourists and often suffers from overtourism? Travelnews put this question to the Director of Barcelona Tourism, Mateu Hernández. Half an hour later, it is clear that being the venue for this major event does make sense from Barcelona’s point of view. – Full report


Following the publication of the AC37 Protocol and AC75 Class Rule on November 17, 2021, the AC75 Class Rule and AC Technical Regulations were finalized on March 17, 2022. The entry period opened December 1, 2021 and runs until July 31, 2022, but late entries for the 37th America’s Cup may be accepted until May 31, 2023. The Defender was to announce the Match Venue on September 17, 2021 but postponed the venue reveal, confirming it would be Barcelona on March 30, 2022. The 37th America’s Cup begins October 12, 2024.

Teams revealed to challenge defender Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL):
INEOS Britannia (GBR)
Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI)
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team (ITA)
NYYC American Magic (USA)
Orient Express Racing Team (FRA)

2023-24 Preliminary Regattas
September 14-17, 2023 (AC40): Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain
November 30-December 2 (AC40): Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
August 22-25, 2024 (AC75): Barcelona, Spain

2024 Challenger Selection Series
August 29-September 8: Double Round Robin
September 14-19: Semi Finals (Best of 9)
September 26-October 5: Finals (Best of 13)

2024 America’s Cup
October 12-21: 37th Match (Best of 13)

For more schedule details, click here.
Additionally, 12 teams will compete in the 2024 Youth & Women’s America’s Cup.

Noticeboard: https://ac37noticeboard.acofficials.org/
Additional details: www.americascup.com/en/home

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