Additional entries for 2027 America’s Cup

America’s Cup organizers report they had received an unspecified number of late entries for the 38th edition of the ​event due to be held in Naples next year, after extending ‌the deadline to the end of March to encourage more teams on board.

Teams from Britain, France, Italy, and Switzerland have already announced they will compete to win the right to take ​on defenders New Zealand in July 2027, but there have been hopes ​others could yet join the fleet of AC75 foiling yachts.

“The ⁠America’s Cup Partnership (ACP) can confirm that additional entries have been lodged for the ​Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples and the acceptance process is under ​way,” the organizers said when asked for an update. – Full report

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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
• La Roche-Posay Racing Team (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.

Preliminary Regattas:*
May 21-24 – Cagliari, Sardinia

* More are to be announced.