Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup: Preliminary Regatta
From 24 to 27 September 2026, the Gulf of Naples will host the second Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta, the first major international racing event connected with the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup.
Over four days, nine AC40 yachts representing leading international teams will compete in the waters of the Gulf, giving the city an opportunity to put the organisational, logistical and operational systems developed for the 2027 event to the test.
During this stage of the competition, the teams will be based in the Nisida area.
The Preliminary Regatta will provide an important opportunity to showcase Naples and its metropolitan area internationally, offering an exciting preview of the sporting spectacle to come the following year.
The Race Village for the second Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta will be located along the Lungomare Caracciolo and will be free to enter.
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Naples takes centre stage for the 38th Louis Vuitton America’s Cup, 22 May – 4 July 2027
From May to July 2027, Naples will take centre stage for the 38th Louis Vuitton America’s Cup, held in the waters of the Gulf of Naples.
Seven teams (NZL, GBR, ITA, SUI, FRA, AUS and USA) will compete for the world’s oldest international sporting trophy, racing in the spectacular setting of the Gulf of Naples and promising an unprecedented sporting spectacle.
From 22 May to 4 July 2027, the Louis Vuitton Cup matches will take place, comprising three Round Robins, a semi-final and a final.
The first phase of the competition, Group Stage 1, will begin on Saturday 22 May 2027 with the first three fleet races. A further three races will be held on Sunday 23 May, completing the Stage 1 programme.
This will mark a historic moment for the America’s Cup: for the first time in its 175-year history, the AC75 yachts will race together on the same course in this racing format.
The Challenger team that wins the Louis Vuitton Cup will face the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, in the America’s Cup Match, scheduled for 10–19 July 2027.
The title will go to the first team to secure seven race wins.
The team bases will be located in Bagnoli, where their respective hangars will form part of the Sports Village, which will be free to enter.
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