Overview

• The 38th America’s Cup will take place in Naples during spring–summer 2027, marking the first time the event will be held in Italy.
• Team New Zealand, the defending champion, selected Naples after negotiations with the Italian government, securing €100 million in funding for hosting fees.
• Races will occur between Castel dell’Ovo and Posillipo, while team operations will be based at the Bagnoli waterfront, which is undergoing significant urban redevelopment.
• The event is expected to boost tourism, the maritime economy, and local entrepreneurship, while accelerating the regeneration of the Bagnoli area.
• Naples will host elite teams, including Italy’s Luna Rossa competing on home waters, with other challengers like American Magic and British teams anticipated.