SailGP securing long-term venue plan

The SailGP global sports league has made strides to confirm its future event schedule, securing a three-season commitment from Germany which joins a number of other long-term fixtures on the SailGP calendar, reinforcing the league’s strategy to create a stable and high-impact racing schedule while deepening connections with local communities and fans.

SailGP has confirmed it will continue to race in Perth, Australia through to 2028; in the Americas, SailGP will make its debut in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix confirmed as a multi-year stop in 2026 and 2027.

Bermuda will continue to feature as a repeat venue on the calendar through to 2028, with May 8-9, 2027 dates now confirmed, while New York City will once again welcome SailGP on May 30-31, 2026 and then June 5-6 in 2027.

SailGP has also confirmed a multi-year commitment to return to Portsmouth on July 25-26, 2026 with a further UK event confirmed for July 24-25, 2027. SailGP has also reaffirmed its commitment to racing in Dubai for 2027, strengthening its foothold in a region that has become a vital part of the league’s year-round calendar.

“As we grow SailGP into a truly global sports property, these long-term commitments with key venues are a critical step in delivering a world-class experience year after year,” said SailGP CEO, Sir Russell Coutts.

“SailGP delivers far more than epic racing — it brings enduring economic and social impact to its host cities. Nine in ten fans at our Portsmouth event were out-of-town visitors, with half of these staying for three nights or more, supporting local hotels, restaurants, and businesses.

“With consistently high net promoter scores and global broadcast reach into 212 territories globally, SailGP offers incredible visibility and value. Repeat host venues benefit from even deeper legacy opportunities, a more sustained marketing program and long-term community engagement.”

2026 Schedule:
• Jan 17-18 – Perth, Australia
• Feb 14-15 – Auckland, New Zealand
• Feb 28-March 1 – Sydney, Australia
• Apr 11-12  – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• May 9-10 – Hamilton, Bermuda
• May 30-31 – New York, USA
• June 20-21 – Halifax, Canada
• July 25-26- Portsmouth, GBR
• August 22-23 – Sassnitz, Germany
• Sep / Oct – Spain (TBC)
• Sept 12-13 – Saint-Tropez, France
• Nov 21-22 – Dubai, UAE
• Nov 28-29 – Abu Dhabi, UAE

CONFIRMED 2027 SEASON VENUES:
• Perth Sail Grand Prix
• May 8-9 – Bermuda Sail Grand Prix
• June 5-6 – New York Sail Grand Prix
• July 24-25 – Great Britain Sail Grand Prix
• August 22-23 – Germany Sail Grand Prix
• Rio Sail Grand Prix
• Dubai Sail Grand Prix

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Format for Season 5:
• Teams compete in identical F50 catamarans.
• Each event runs across two days.
• Five qualifying fleet races of approximately 15 minutes may be scheduled for each regatta.
• The top three teams from qualifying advance to a final race to be crowned event champion and earn the largest share of the prize purse (amount not confirmed; Season 4 had $400,000.00 USD prize purse with winning team earning $200k at each event).
• The season ends with the Grand Final, which includes the Championship Final Race for the top three teams in the season standing with the winner claiming a monetary award (amount not confirmed; Season 4 had $2 million USD prize).
• The top team on points ahead of the three-boat Championship Final will get a monetary award (amount not confirmed; Season 4 had a $350,000.00 prize).
• Ten of the 12 teams are privately owned, with the league having ownership of New Zealand and Spain.

Established in 2018, SailGP seeks to be an annual, global sports league featuring fan-centric inshore racing among national teams in some of the iconic harbors around the globe.

Source: SailGP