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.
Preliminary Series
All six America’s Cup teams took part in the Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta, racing their new AC75 yachts. The competition began on August 22nd and featured four days of match racing to identify the two fastest teams. These were Emirites Team New Zealand and Ineos Britannia. They advanced to a winner-takes-all final match race on the fourth and final day to determine the event's ultimate victor, which was Emirites Team New Zealand. AC37 is indeed going to be exciting!
FINAL RESULT
Emirates Team NZ Win The Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta on A Very Exciting Day Of Racing For All Teams
A great day of racing - ALL of the races were exciting, far more exciting than previous days. If this keeps up, the rest of the America's Cup will be amazing!
Emirates Team NZ Win The Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta on A Very Exciting Day Of Racing For All Teams
A great day of racing - ALL of the races were exciting, far more exciting than previous days. If this keeps up, the rest of the America's Cup will be amazing!
DAY 4 (FINALS DAY) RACE RESULTS
LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA: Emirates Team New Zealand Takes The Win
New Zealand Secures Victory in Penalty-Ridden Preliminary Regatta
In a dramatic and penalty-laden preliminary regatta, Team New Zealand emerged victorious, overcoming numerous challenges and a spi...
LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA: Emirates Team New Zealand Takes The Win
New Zealand Secures Victory in Penalty-Ridden Preliminary Regatta
In a dramatic and penalty-laden preliminary regatta, Team New Zealand emerged victorious, overcoming numerous challenges and a spi...
Day 4, Race 1, Emirates Team New Zealand (NZ) vs. American Magic (US)
American Magic were worthy winners of a fantastic race! Team NZ were beaten in a great race!
Day 4, Race 2: Alinghi Red Bull Racing (CH) vs. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team (IT)
Race 3 of the final day of the AC37 Preliminary Regatta, Alinghi from Switzerland are up against Luna Rossa from Italy
Day 4, Race 3: Thrilling Showdown on the Water UK Triumphs Over France in Nail-Biting Race.
Race 3 of the final day of the AC37 Preliminary Regatta, Orient Express Team Racing (FR) vs. INEOS Britannia (UK)
Weather Outlook for Sunday in Barcelona
This Sunday, Barcelona is set to experience a mix of summer warmth and sporadic cloud cover. The day will start off pleasantly warm, with morning tem...
DAY 3 RACE RESULTS
Day 3, Race 4: Emirates Team New Zealand Dominates Alinghi Red Bull Racing
Emirates Team New Zealand secures another victory, leaving the Swiss trailing by over a minute in a decisive race.
Day 3, Race 4: Emirates Team New Zealand Dominates Alinghi Red Bull Racing
Emirates Team New Zealand secures another victory, leaving the Swiss trailing by over a minute in a decisive race.
Day 3, Race 3: Luna Rossa Dominates INEOS Britannia For The Win
After a brief delay following the previous race which was abandonded due to kit failure on the American boat, the third race of the day finally got u...
Day 3, Race 2: American Magic Forced to Retire; Orient Express takes their first win
NYCC American Magic Forced to Retire Before Race Start, Orient Express of France Secures Victory by Default
Day 3, Race 1: INEOS Britannia Triumphs Over Alinghi Red Bull
In what promised to be a thrilling contest, the UK team faced off against the Swiss in a race that kept spectators on the edge of their seats from th...
What will Saturday’s weather bring for AC37?
Winds will be light initially, coming from the west-southwest at about 10kn in the morning, gradually increasing to around 19kn by the afternoon
DAY 2 RACE RESULTS
Race 4: Orient Express Racing Team Withdraw Minutes Before The Race
Barcelona, 24 August 2024 — In a surprising turn of events, French team Orient Express Racing Team withdrew from the America’s Cup race just moments before the start, citing concerns over the need to...
Race 4: Orient Express Racing Team Withdraw Minutes Before The Race
Barcelona, 24 August 2024 — In a surprising turn of events, French team Orient Express Racing Team withdrew from the America’s Cup race just moments before the start, citing concerns over the need to...
Race 3: Luna Rossa Claims Victory in Thrilling America’s Cup Race, Ends USA’s Perfect Record
Barcelona, 24 August 2024 — In a dramatic early morning showdown, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli took a commanding victory in the latest America’s Cup race...
Race 2: Team New Zealand Dominates in A Crushing Victory Over the INEOS Britannia
Barcelona, 24 August 2024 — Team New Zealand delivered another masterclass in sailing during the America’s Cup race early this morning, leaving their...
Race 1: American Magic Does A Trick On Alinghi Red Bull Racing
Barcelona, 24 August 2024 — In the first race of the day (well, our night), which commenced at 12:10 AM (NZT), NYCC American Magic (whose headquarter...
DAY 1 RACE RESULTS
Race 4: Luna Rossa vs. Orient Express
In a dramatic turn of events after a significant loss to ETNZ, Luna Rossa has secured a well-deserved victory in their second race of the day, while France faced significant challenges throughout.
...
Race 4: Luna Rossa vs. Orient Express
In a dramatic turn of events after a significant loss to ETNZ, Luna Rossa has secured a well-deserved victory in their second race of the day, while France faced significant challenges throughout.
...
Race 3: Ineos Britannia vs. NYYC American Magic
Race 3 is underway.
The USA quickly takes an early lead, but the competition remains fierce as both teams battle it out down the lane. The UK ...
Race 2: Luna Rossa nose dives – A Systems Failure has given the race to ETNZ
A systems failure, a computer crash (it seems) has given this one to ETNZ.
In a dramatic turn of events, Emirates Team New Zealand has secured...
Race 1: ALINGHI RED BULL RACING takes the first race of the Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta
Swiss Dominate as French Newcomers Struggle in Challenging Waters
In the latest race, the French team found themselves trailing 13 seconds behind ...
First race of the Regatta starts now:
The Swiss have now started against the French.
ALINGHI RED BULL RACING have led from the start, ORIENT EXPRESS RACING TEAM have not been closer t...
And it begins – the Barcelona Stage of AC37
All six America’s Cup teams will compete in the Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta in their new AC75s.
The racing starts right now with four days ...
LATEST AC37 NEWS
Opinion – Luna Rossa’s Semi-Final Victory: A Flashy Win or the Beginning of a New Dynasty?
Let’s cut to the chase: Luna Rossa’s triumph over American Magic today has been lauded as a masterstroke in sailing. But is this win truly the start o...
Final Race Of The Semi-Finals: Luna Rossa Sails Into Final After Masterclass Victory Over American M...
In a thrilling match that left no doubt about their superiority, Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli secured their place in the Louis Vuitton Challenger ...
Youth America’s Cup Racing Delayed Until Tomorrow
The Youth America's Cup racing which was scheduled for this evening, Group B, has been delayed due to poor weather conditions-there is no wind this mo...
Challenger Series Racing Schedule For Today
Today's racing the schedule will certainly be no more than two races long.
American Magic will face off with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli: Luna Rossa i...
Weather For Thursday In Barcelona
The weather today in Barcelona will be another interesting day. The wind will be in the region of 7-8 knot, and a swell of 1 metre. Now depending on h...
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Opinion – Luna Rossa’s Semi-Final Victory: A Flashy Win or the Beginning of a New Dynasty?
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Final Race Of The Semi-Finals: Luna Rossa Sails Into Final After Masterclass Victory Over American M...
In a thrilling match that left no doubt about their superiority, Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli se...
Youth America’s Cup Racing Delayed Until Tomorrow
The Youth America's Cup racing which was scheduled for this evening, Group B, has been delayed due t...
Challenger Series Racing Schedule For Today
Today's racing the schedule will certainly be no more than two races long.
American Magic will fa...
Weather For Thursday In Barcelona
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