Overview
- Emirates Team New Zealand, Athena Racing, Luna Rossa, Tudor Team Alinghi and K‑Challenge are the founding members of the America’s Cup Partnership.
- The agreement shifts decision-making from a single defender to an independent, shared organization intended to stabilize rules, revenues and costs between editions.
- The Cup moves to a fixed biennial schedule, aiming to give teams, sponsors and broadcasters a predictable calendar.
- Technology remains central and the Partnership backs Women’s and Youth pathways, including a requirement for at least one woman aboard an AC75 in the 38th edition.
- Further Partnership details and official Match dates will be presented on January 21, 2026 in Naples, and entries for the 38th Cup remain open until January 31, 2026 for the 2027 event.