The Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Selections Series) will determine which team will face the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Match. The Series comprises of a double Round Robin stage and a Semi-Final stage, followed by a two-boat Match Race Final. The top four teams will race in a first-to-five-points Semi-Final, with the two winners advancing to the Louis Vuitton Cup Final. The winner of the Louis Vuitton Cup is the first team to score seven points and will then face Emirates Team New Zealand in the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup. Racing starts at 2.00 pm (14:00 CEST) on race days (times might adjust slightly on the days that coincide with UniCredit Youth America's Cup racing), and runs until 4 or 5 pm, depending on the race schedule.
All of the Challengers entered in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona 2024 are taking part in the Louis Vuitton Cup: INEOS Britannia (Challenger of Record), Alinghi Red Bull Racing, NYYC American Magic, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and Orient Express Racing Team. The Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, will participate only in the Round Robin.
Every sport has its own set of rules. In sailing, they're built to clarify who has "right-of-way" in different scenarios, and they are used strategically in a Match Race to help gain the upper hand. Break a rule, and your opponent will protest. If the umpires agree, you'll be given a penalty, and that could make or break the outcome of the race.
The main activation is in the America's Cup Race Village along Moll de la Fusta, which will contain a main stage and four giant screens but doesn’t have a direct view of the water. The Fanzones in Plaça del Mar and Port Olímpic are opposite the race area and have giant screens for close-up action. Plaça de la Rosa dels Vents and the beaches of St. Miguel, Barceloneta, and Somorrostro are also good options, but you need your mobile to watch the live show.
Go out on your own boat, charter one, or buy an on-water ticket with our Preferred Charter Partners. Areas around the race course will be dedicated to yachts and small crafts. If you plan to get on the water amongst the action, then you MUST visit our on-water information page and REGISTER YOUR BOAT. Superyachts should contact BWA to be coordinated into the America’s Cup Superyacht Official Programme.
The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup has partnered with broadcasters in many territories and the RACING will go LIVE at 2:00 pm (14:00 CEST). You can also catch it LIVE on the America’s Cup Facebook and YouTube pages, as well as www.americascup.com. If you missed the races or want to relive the action, full replays are available immediately after the racing finishes.
Port Vell & Port Olímpic is where you want to be: The six America’s Cup teams’ bases are located in the Port Vell area, and the UniCredit Youth & Puig Women’s teams are in the Port Olímpic. The main activations take place in the America's Cup Race Village along Moll de la Fusta, and the racecourse is located just outside the port entrance breakwaters. Two significant fanzones are located in Plaça del Mar and Bogatell. Plaça de la Rosa dels Vents, Port Olímpic, and the beaches of St. Miguel, Barceloneta and Somorrostro are also good viewing options but you need your phone to follow the racing live for free.
Barcelona and the metropolitan area have a sustainable public transport network, making getting around easy. To meet the 37th America’s Cup sustainability targets we encourage all visitors not to travel by personal car. Park your vehicle in one of the car parks away from downtown, then walk or catch the metro and enjoy the views and activities walking by foot, hiring a bicycle or a scooter. Taxis are also a good option to make life easier and smoother for all.
