Overview

• The 38th America’s Cup will take place in Naples in spring-summer 2027, marking the first time the prestigious sailing competition is hosted in Italy.
• Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the agreement between the Italian government and Team New Zealand, with Bagnoli chosen as the base for competing teams.
• The event is expected to generate between €1.2 and €2.5 billion in economic impact, driven by tourism, infrastructure development, and global media exposure.
• Environmental remediation and urban redevelopment of Bagnoli, a long-neglected former industrial site, have already commenced to prepare for the event.
• Races will be held in the Gulf of Naples between Castel dell’Ovo and Posillipo, showcasing the city’s iconic landscape to a global audience.