The 37th America's Cup - the world's most prestigious sailing competition - is underway and making waves in Barcelona. Stay tuned for updates, event details, and exclusive content as we count down to a historic final in one of Europe’s most captivating cities.
America's Cup 37
12 - 27 October 2024
The America's Cup is a competition where there's no room for second place—it's a winner-takes-all event that has been this way for over 170 years.
In October 2024, the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, will compete against the winner of the Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Selection Series) in a 13-race match series. Each race will be a direct battle between the two teams, with the victor earning one point and the loser receiving none. The first team to accumulate seven points will be crowned the Defender of the 38th America's Cup.
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