Napoli si prepara a vivere una settimana interamente dedicata alla Louis Vuitton 38ª America’s Cup. Dal 21 al 27 settembre 2026, in occasione della seconda Preliminary Regatta, la città e diversi comuni dell’area metropolitana saranno protagonisti di un ricco calendario di appuntamenti che unirà vela, sport, cultura, giovani e spettacolo. Non ci saranno quindi soltanto le regate: l’avvicinamento alla competizione porterà l’atmosfera dell’America’s Cup nelle piazze, nei quartieri e in alcuni dei luoghi più rappresentativi del territorio.
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# ⛵ America’s Cup in Naples: Four Days of World-Class Sailing from September 24 to 27, 2026
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Naples is getting ready to become the international capital of sailing. **From September 24 to 27, 2026, the Gulf of Naples will host the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta**, one of the major events on the road to the America’s Cup in 2027.
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For four days, the Gulf and the Naples seafront will provide a spectacular setting for an event combining **sport, technology, entertainment and public participation**.
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The main hub on land will be the **Race Village at Rotonda Diaz – Mappatella Beach**, which will be open to the public with **free admission**.
🌊 AC40s Take Centre Stage in the Gulf of Naples
The spectacular **AC40 foiling yachts** will be at the heart of the action.
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These extremely fast and technologically advanced boats are capable of rising above the water on their foils, creating one of the most exciting spectacles in modern sailing.
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A total of **nine AC40s** are expected on the water, representing the six main teams taking part in the event. Naturally, much of the attention of the Italian public will be focused on **Luna Rossa**.
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Alongside the main crews, additional boats connected with the **Women & Youth programmes** will also take part, adding even more activity to the waters of the Gulf.
📅 The Programme
The event will begin on **Thursday, September 24**, with the **Official Practice Day**, giving the teams an opportunity to complete their final preparations before racing begins.
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The Race Village will open from **11:00 AM**, allowing spectators to experience the atmosphere of the America’s Cup throughout the day.
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The official competition will then begin on **Friday, September 25**.
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Racing is scheduled from **September 25 to 27, starting from 2:00 PM**, with a total of **eight fleet races** planned over the three days.
🏆 The Final Showdown on Sunday
The decisive moment will come on **Sunday, September 27**.
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Following the fleet racing, the **top two boats in the standings** will advance to the final.
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They will then face each other in a head-to-head **match race** to determine the winner of the Naples Preliminary Regatta.
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It promises to be an exciting conclusion to four days of world-class sailing in one of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular natural settings.
👀 Where to Watch the Races for Free
One of the special features of the Naples event will be the opportunity for spectators to enjoy much of the action directly from the shore.
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The location of the racecourse will make it possible to follow the AC40s from several points along **Lungomare Caracciolo**.
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The main public area will be around **Rotonda Diaz**, home to the Race Village, while other sections of the seafront are also expected to offer views across the Gulf.
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**Large screens** will help visitors follow the races and the most important moments of the competition.
🎉 Free Race Village at Rotonda Diaz
The Race Village will be the beating heart of the event on land.
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Open to the public **from 11:00 AM**, it will offer much more than sailing, with entertainment, activities, team-related events and opportunities to experience the atmosphere surrounding the America’s Cup.
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The aim is to turn the regatta into a major event for the entire city, attracting sailing enthusiasts as well as residents, families and visitors.
🇮🇹 Luna Rossa Ready for Naples
Italian attention will inevitably focus on **Luna Rossa**, which will be able to count on strong home support during the Naples regatta.
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The Preliminary Regatta will provide an important opportunity for the Italian team to compete against its international rivals and gather valuable information ahead of the next stages of the campaign.
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Seeing Luna Rossa racing in the Gulf of Naples is also expected to be one of the highlights for the thousands of spectators gathering along the city's waterfront.
🌋 Naples Looks Ahead to the 2027 America’s Cup
The September event will also offer a preview of what Naples is preparing to host in **2027**.
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The city will welcome the decisive stages of the **38th America’s Cup**, bringing the world’s most famous sailing competition to Italy for an historic edition.
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The 2026 Preliminary Regatta will therefore be important not only for the teams and their boats, but also for Naples itself.
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It will provide an opportunity to test the organisation of a major international sailing event, from spectator areas and logistics to the relationship between the racecourse and the city’s waterfront.
📌 Useful Information
**📅 Dates:** September 24–27, 2026
**📍 Racecourse:** Gulf of Naples
**⛵ Racing:** September 25–27, from 2:00 PM
**🏁 Format:** 8 fleet races + final match race
**⛵ Boats:** 9 AC40s
**🌊 Race Village:** Rotonda Diaz – Mappatella Beach
**🕚 Race Village opening:** from 11:00 AM
**🎟️ Admission:** Free
**🇮🇹 Italian team:** Luna Rossa
**🏆 Final:** Sunday, September 27
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Naples is ready for **four extraordinary days of international sailing**, with the Gulf becoming a natural arena and the city’s seafront turning into a huge open-air grandstand.
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It will be an exciting preview of **2027, when Naples and its Gulf will take centre stage in the sailing world for the 38th America’s Cup.**
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