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Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup · Naples · July 2027

Follow the challenge to Naples.

Anywhere Travel Events, in conjunction with the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club, is assembling the official supporter travel programme for the Match. Register your interest to receive itineraries, pricing and priority access as they are released.

The Match
10 – 18 July 2027
Location
Bay of Naples, Italy
Class
AC75 Foiling Monohulls
Challenger
Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club
The Occasion

A nation's return, watched from the water

The America's Cup trophy on display at the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club
The Auld Mug at RPEYC · Point Piper

In July 2027 the America's Cup returns to the Bay of Naples, and for the first time in twenty five years an Australian club carries the challenge. The Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club sails for the Auld Mug against a fleet of seven entries, the largest since Valencia.

Anywhere Travel Events has been appointed to look after the club's members, guests and supporters travelling to Italy for the Match. Numbers on the water and in club hospitality are strictly limited, and allocations will be released in order of registration.

Registering places you on the priority list. It carries no obligation and no payment is required at this stage.

The Programme

Everything, from Sydney to the start line

01

On-water viewing

Chartered spectator vessels inside the course area for race days on the Bay of Naples.

02

Club hospitality

Access to RPEYC supporter functions, welcome receptions and post-race gatherings.

03

Accommodation

Curated hotel allotments across Naples and the Amalfi Coast, held for the Match period.

04

Flights & transfers

Return airfares from Australian capitals, private transfers and in-destination logistics.

05

Extended touring

Optional pre and post-Cup itineraries through Capri, Sorrento, Rome and beyond.

06

Managed end to end

One dedicated travel team from registration through to your return home.

Event Guide

38th America's Cup, Naples 2027

Race Course Area

Bay of Naples

Racing takes place on the Bay of Naples, directly off the historic waterfront — one of the most spectator-friendly courses in the event's history, with the fleet visible from the seafront promenade, Castel dell'Ovo and the surrounding hills.

Aerial view of the Bay of Naples race course area, with Mount Vesuvius in the background
Race course area, Bay of Naples · Mount Vesuvius in the background
Detailed Race Agenda

Event schedule

Key dates confirmed to date for the 38th America's Cup cycle. Women's and Youth America's Cup dates are released separately by Notice of Race and will be updated once announced.

2026 Preliminary Regattas

AC40 Preliminary Regattas

A series of preliminary regattas raced in the one-design AC40, opening with Cagliari, Sardinia (21–24 May 2026), building form and points ahead of 2027.

Early 2027 Preliminary Regatta

Final Preliminary Regatta (AC75)

The last warm-up event before the Cup itself, sailed in the AC75 foiling monohulls used for the Match.

May 2027 Selection Series

Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Team Australia races here

The Challenger Selection Series, raced in Naples, determines which challenger — including Team Australia, skippered by Tom Slingsby — goes on to face the Defender. Exact day-by-day dates within May are yet to be released by the America's Cup Event Authority.

TBC Companion Events

Women's & Youth America's Cups

Confirmed to return for the 38th edition; exact Naples dates to be issued via official Notice of Race.

10–18 Jul 2027 The Match

America's Cup Match

Best-of-13 series between Defender Emirates Team New Zealand and the winning challenger, racing on the Bay of Naples.

Race dates reflect information published by the America's Cup Event Authority as at September 2026 and are subject to official confirmation. Women's and Youth America's Cup dates will be updated once released.

Team Australia News

Australia is back on the water

The latest from Australia's challenge for the 38th America's Cup, sourced from americascup.com.

americascup.com · 9 September 2026

Team Australia unveils its seven-sailor squad

Team Australia — racing for the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club and backed by John Winning Jr. — has named its seven-sailor crew for Naples 2027, marking Australia's return to America's Cup competition after a twenty five year absence. The campaign is led by CEO Grant Simmer and performance chief Glenn Ashby, skippered by Tom Slingsby, and brings together Olympic medallists, world champions and SailGP winners.

Tom Slingsby — Skipper · Jason Waterhouse · Tash Bryant · Tom Needham · Luke Parkinson · Sam Newton · Kinley Fowler

Read the full story at americascup.com →
Anywhere Travel

Our services for the 38th America's Cup

However you're planning to experience Naples 2027, Anywhere Travel can help put the trip together:

Flights & accommodation
End-to-end booking for flights and accommodation in and around Naples for the event dates.
Hospitality & event access
Support arranging hospitality and ticketed access to the racing and associated events.
Corporate & group travel management
Coordinated travel for teams, clients or groups attending together, including itineraries and logistics.
Visa & travel document support
Guidance and document preparation to make sure your travel paperwork is in order before you go.
Registration

Register your interest

Tell us who is travelling and how to reach you. A travel consultant will make contact as soon as itineraries and pricing are confirmed.

Priority is given to RPEYC members and their guests, followed by general registrations in the order received.