Dates confirmed for 38th America’s Cup

The dates of the 38th America’s Cup Match in Naples have been confirmed with the Match to start with two opening races on July 10 and run to a conclusion by the weekend of July 17-18, 2027. Additional updates include:

• Emirates has renewed its more than two-decade-long partnership as naming sponsor of the Defender of the America’s Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand. This is the fifth renewal of the naming sponsorship. Also back is Louis Vuitton as the event’s headline sponsor.

• British Challenger has unveiled GB1 as the new identity of Athena Racing, the team founded by Sir Ben Ainslie in 2014 which has competed in the last three America’s Cups. Also confirmed is Dylan Fletcher at helm for his second America’s Cup. With Ainslie off the boat in 2027, no details were provided on who will co-helm with Fletcher.

Details: https://www.americascup.com/

Defender New Zealand and Challenger of Record from Great Britain confirmed the Protocol for the 38th America’s Cup on August 12, 2025. The close of the initial entry period was October 31, 2025, with late entries considered up to January 31, 2026. If no USA team participates in the 38th America’s Cup, it will be the first time in the event’s 175-year history.

Current entrants:
• Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL) – Defender
• Athena Racing (GBR) – Challenger of Record
• Luna Rossa (ITA) – Challenger
• Tudor Team Alinghi (SUI) – Challenger
• K-Challenge (FRA) – Challenger

After the 2024 event, Barcelona, Spain declined hosting another edition, with the venue moved to Naples, Italy. Challenger racing begins in the spring before the 38th Match on July 10-18, 2027.