What’s happening with the America’s Cup?

With the America’s Cup entry deadline extended to March 31, and the first race of the 2027 Match on July 10, the to-do list can’t be too long. The Challenger Selection Series dates are not yet known, but as they started six weeks before the 2024 Match, that’d be late June… 17 months away.

So what the heck is happening? The first episode of the official event podcast answers some of the questions, plus blog reports are getting posted from the early entrants:

• Italy is ramping up in Cagliari.
• Another Aussie joins the Kiwi team.
• France is recruiting youth and women.
• Great Britain is doing that too.

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 March 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.