Thu 22 Aug
|Barcelona
America's Cup Sailing
The 37th America's Cup, the biggest event in Sailing, will take place on the waters of Barcelona in Spain. Can Team New Zealand defend its title? While the boats have improved greatly over time with the benefit of technology, so has the experience for spectators.
Time & Location
22 Aug 2024, 13:00 – 30 Aug 2024, 13:00
Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
About the Event
Welcome to the 37th America’s Cup taking place between August and October 2024 in the beating heart of beautiful Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia and one of the most visited cities on planet Earth. Situated around Port Vell and along the beach to Port Olimpic, the sailing world has made Barcelona their home for what promises to be one of the most intense America’s Cups in the event’s 174-year history.
WHAT IS THE AMERICA'S CUP: THE RACE WITH NO SECOND PLACE
It is the oldest international sporting trophy – dating back to 1851 – and stands as one of the hardest sporting endeavours. The New York Yacht Club, one of the most prestigious clubs in the world, held the trophy for 132 years before losing it in 1983 to Australia. Since then, the Cup has only been won by teams from the United States, Switzerland and New Zealand. The current…