The countdown is on! The Catalan capital is gearing up to be the world’s sailing epicenter with the 2024 America’s Cup Barcelona.
Barcelona is the perfect setting to host the 37th America’s Cup in 2024.
In this post, you can stay updated on all the latest news and developments of this global competition.
Starting August 22nd, the world’s top sailors will gather in our waters to compete in this prestigious event.
Why is Barcelona the ideal venue for the 2024 America’s Cup? The choice of the Catalan capital is no coincidence. Barcelona offers the perfect conditions to host an event of this magnitude:
- A world-class sailing city: With a long maritime tradition and a top-notch harbor, Barcelona is the perfect place to celebrate the 2024 America’s Cup.
- State-of-the-art infrastructure: The city boasts cutting-edge sports facilities and a renovated Olympic harbor, ready to provide an unforgettable experience for sailors and the public alike.
- Privileged climate: Barcelona’s Mediterranean climate guarantees optimal sailing conditions throughout the competition.
- Tourist attraction: As one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, Barcelona will attract thousands of visitors, turning the 2024 America’s Cup into a global event.
- Passion for sports: Barcelona residents live and breathe sports, and the 2024 America’s Cup in Barcelona will be no exception.
An event for everyone: The 2024 America’s Cup in Barcelona goes beyond the sporting competition.
The city is preparing to offer a wide range of parallel activities, such as concerts, exhibitions, and food events, so everyone can enjoy this grand celebration.
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2024 America’s Cup Barcelona e-Series
The Copa América e-Series is the new esports competition bringing all the excitement and precision of real-world sailboat racing to the virtual world.
Developed on AC Sailing, the ultimate sailing simulator created by the 37th America’s Cup, this inaugural season promises to challenge even the most seasoned gamers.
The championship will kick off on July 31st, as a prelude to the on-water action, and will culminate in a Grand Final in Barcelona on September 28th, where eight players will go head-to-head to be crowned the first-ever America’s Cup e-Series champion.
The competition offers players from around the world a unique opportunity to compete against the best, shine on a global stage, and write their name in the history of the America’s Cup.
The America’s Cup e-Series consists of two main phases: the Online Qualifiers and the Grand Final. The Online Qualifiers are the public qualification phase and consist of six rounds of online events.
Each round includes a weekly challenge and a Playoff Final where the top eight players of the week will compete for a spot in the Grand Final.
The Grand Final will be held in Barcelona with six finalists and two wildcards competing for a €50,000 prize. Only one will be crowned the first-ever America’s Cup e-Series champion.
The America’s Cup e-Series doesn’t stop at the virtual realm, as the top two finalists will have the opportunity to spend two days in intensive training to face a Youth America’s Cup team on the waters of Barcelona.
It will be an epic duel between gamers and professional sailors.
AC Sailing, the official video game of the 37th America’s Cup, is available for free on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
The game allows players to take the helm of the speedy AC40s and compete in thrilling online races, as well as hone their skills in time trials and training modes.
Preliminary America’s Cup race
The excitement for the 2024 America’s Cup Barcelona is heating up with the Preliminary Regatta set to take place in Barcelona from August 22nd to 25th.
The six competing teams will put their new AC75s to the test in intense head-to-head battles.
Over four days of racing, the teams will face off in match races to determine the two fastest.
The final day will be reserved for an epic final between the top two, where the overall winner of the regatta will be decided.
Racing will start daily at 2:00 PM and extend until 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM, depending on the progress of the races.
All teams participating in the 37th America’s Cup will be present: the defending champion Emirates Team New Zealand, the official challenger INEOS Britannia, and the challengers Alinghi Red Bull Racing, NYYC American Magic, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, and Orient Express Racing Team.
The competition will be marked by tension and strategy as teams must master the racing rules to outmaneuver their rivals. A mistake in applying the rules can result in a penalty that can change the course of a race.
Get ready for four days of maximum excitement in the world of sailing.
Louis Vuitton Cup
The Louis Vuitton Cup is the qualifying series that will determine who will challenge the defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, for the 37th America’s Cup.
The format includes two round robins, semifinals, and a final in a match race format.
The top four teams will advance to the best-of-five semifinals, with the winners moving on to the Louis Vuitton Cup Final.
The first team to reach seven points will become the Challenger and will face New Zealand in the America’s Cup match.
Racing will be held between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM on the following dates:
August 29th – September 8th Round Robin 1 & 2
September 14th – 19th Louis Vuitton Cup Semifinals
September 26th – October 7th Louis Vuitton Cup Final
The five competing teams are INEOS Britannia, Alinghi Red Bull Racing, NYYC American Magic, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, and Orient Express Racing Team. The defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, will only participate in the first stage.
It’s important to note that America’s Cup racing is governed by a strict rulebook that dictates on-the-water priorities. Breaches of these rules can result in penalties that could decide the outcome of a race.
A boat competing in the 37th America’s Cup is training off the coast of Barcelona for the competition
Unicredit Youth America’s Cup
The competition leading up to the 37th America’s Cup is heating up. A total of twelve teams, split between invitees and teams from the 37th America’s Cup, will battle it out for a spot in the final.
Dates: September 17-21 Qualification Series September 22 Final Series September 26 Match Race Final
The competition format consists of two phases: a qualification series where eight races will be sailed for each group, and a final series of four races to decide the two teams that will face off in the decisive match race final.
The six teams confirmed for the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona will field both youth and women’s teams, representing New Zealand, Great Britain, the United States, Italy, Switzerland, and France.
The other six teams hail from Spain, the Netherlands, Canada, Germany, Sweden, and Australia.
Puig Women’s 2024 America’s Cup Barcelona
The America’s Cup Turns Pink! Puig Women’s America’s Cup Sails into Barcelona
The 37th America’s Cup is about to make history with the Puig Women’s America’s Cup, the first-ever all-female regatta in the oldest sporting competition in the world of sailing.
Set to take place in Barcelona from October 5th to 13th, this event is poised to be one of the highlights of the year.
Joining the six official 2024 America’s Cup Barcelona teams will be six new teams representing Spain, the Netherlands, Canada, Germany, Sweden, and Australia.
This extensive participation demonstrates the growing interest in women’s sailing and guarantees an exciting and competitive event.
As the global sponsor of the 2024 America’s Cup Barcelona and the Naming Partner of the women’s regatta, Puig reinforces its commitment to the sport of sailing and the promotion of women in sports.
The company has commissioned renowned designer Patricia Urquiola to create an exclusive trophy for the winners, a piece that symbolizes the strength and elegance of sailing.
The Puig Women’s America’s Cup trophy, a 58 cm tall silver piece, represents a sail filled with wind. Its simple and timeless design invites the winners to embrace it, making it a symbol of unity and celebration.
The video series “Unleashing Women’s Potential” explores the impact of the Puig Women’s America’s Cup and how it is inspiring new generations of women to achieve their goals in sports.
Through interviews with prominent athletes, the series showcases how women are breaking barriers and gaining greater recognition and support in the world of sports.
Barcelona is all set to host the 37th America’s Cup in 2024
Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup
The America’s Cup is the most prestigious and oldest sailing competition in the world. It’s an event where there are only two options: win or lose. This maxim has defined the competition for over 170 years.
In the 37th America’s Cup, the defending team, Emirates Team New Zealand, will face the winner of the Prada Cup (the challenger selection series) in a best-of-13 series.
Each race will be a match race between the two teams. The first to win seven points will be crowned the defender of the 38th America’s Cup.
Only two teams will make it to this final stage: the New Zealand defender and the winner of the Prada Cup, who will emerge from an intense competition among the challengers: INEOS Britannia (Challenger of Record), Alinghi Red Bull Racing, NYYC American Magic, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, and Orient Express Racing Team.
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