37th America's Cup BarcelonaSports, Summer in Barcelona
08/2024 - 10/2024
Barcelona has got everything ready to host one of the most important and prestigious regattas in the world: the America's Cup. From August to October 2024, Port Vell and along the beach to Port Olympic will be the scene of a very exciting competition. The America's Cup is famous because there is only one winner and no second place is awarded. It is the oldest international trophy, dating back to 1851. For many years the trophy has been won by the New York Yacht Club of the United States but since 1983 countries such as Australia, Switzerland and New Zealand have won it, with the current champion being the Emirates Team New Zealand. Barcelona's Port Vell will have large areas and viewing platforms for the public. After various preliminary regattas, the America's Cup Match will begin on October 12, 2024.
Dates:
August 22: Official inauguration of the 37th edition of the America's Cup.August 23: Start of the final preliminary race.
From late August to early October: Challenger Selection Series.
September 26 to October 16: Celebration of the Puig Women's America's Cup and the Youth America's Cup.
October 12 to 20: Start of the America's Cup Match.