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Naples will host the next America’s Cup in 2027

  • Team New Zealand has chosen the Mediterranean city of Naples as the venue for the 38th America's Cup, scheduled to take place during the spring and summer of 2027, marking the event's debut in Italy.
  • New Zealand earned the right to choose the location after winning its third consecutive America's Cup match in 2024, while financial and government backing challenges led previous hosts like Barcelona and Team Dalton to withdraw bids.
  • Naples has history with the Cup, having hosted preliminary regattas in 2012 and will stage races near its waterfront under Mt Vesuvius, with bases at Bagnoli during ongoing urban redevelopment.
  • Key figures expressed pride and optimism, with Grant Dalton highlighting Italy’s passionate sailing fans and calling Luna Rossa a strong competitor, while Italian Prime Minister Meloni linked hosting to Italy’s naval tradition.
  • Hosting the Cup in Naples represents a major opportunity to boost regional tourism, maritime economy, and sports promotion, while ensuring Team New Zealand defends its title amid a competitive field with challengers vying to qualify.
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Wanted in Rome broke the news in on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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