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3mo ago

Naples Confirmed as Host of 2027 America’s Cup, Marking Italy’s First-Ever Hosting of the Event

The joint announcement by the Italian government and Team New Zealand sets the stage for a transformative event in the Bay of Naples, highlighting tourism, marine education, and the blue economy.

Dársena interior de València utilizada para la Copa America de 2007.
La ciudad de Nápoles, en el sur de Italia, será la sede de la próxima Copa América de vela en 2027.
María José Catalá, alcaldesa de València.
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Overview

  • Naples, Italy, has been officially selected as the host city for the 38th America’s Cup, scheduled for spring and summer 2027.
  • This marks the first time in the competition's history that both the Louis Vuitton Cup and America’s Cup Match will be held in Italy.
  • The decision was jointly announced by the Government of Italy and Team New Zealand under the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.
  • Italian officials, including Minister Andrea Abodi and Naples Mayor Gaetano Manfredi, emphasized the event’s potential to boost tourism, promote marine education, and transform the Bay of Naples into a global sailing hub.
  • The previous America’s Cup in Barcelona in 2024 generated over €1 billion in economic impact, setting high expectations for the upcoming event in Naples.