From August to October 2024 Barcelona will be the beating heart of the sporting world as the America’s Cup comes to town. Situated around Port Vell and along the beach to Port Olímpic, the sailing world has made Barcelona their home for what promises to be one of the most intense America’s Cups in the event’s 174-year history.
Get ready as the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Barcelona is coming fast!
WHAT IS THE AMERICA’S CUP ? THE RACE WITH NO SECOND PLACE
It is the oldest international sporting trophy – dating back to 1851 – and stands as one of the hardest sporting endeavours. The New York Yacht Club, one of the most prestigious clubs in the world, held the trophy for 132 years before losing it in 1983 to Australia. Since then, the Cup has only been won by teams from the United States, Switzerland, and New Zealand. The current Defender of the America’s Cup is Emirates Team New Zealand, representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.
