"America's Cup:
The race with no second"
The Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup is disembarking this summer in Barcelona. The sea is part of daily life in the Catalan capital, which is passionate about sport and has hosted major sporting events, including the 1982 FIFA World Cup and the 1992 Olympic Games. This year it will be staging the world's most prestigious sailing competition and oldest sporting event: the America's Cup.
If you love sporting thrills, make sure you don't miss this competition which begins on 22nd August. You'll see the boats literally flying on the water to beat their rival teams in a nail-biting spectacle where only one team can be the winner.
Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup
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Britannia
Alinghi
Red Bull
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Luna Rossa
Prada
Pirelli
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Magic
Orient Express
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The competition begins on 22nd August 2024 and consists of different races that will culminate in the final match in October.
The preliminary regattas are held in preparation for the Louis Vuitton Cup. The participating teams compete for the right to challenge the defenders, the current holders of the cup, Emirates Team New Zealand.
The competition ends with the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Match, a final duel in which the New Zealanders will face the winners of the Louis Vuitton Cup to decide who will be the winner of the prestigious trophy.
INEOS Britannia (United Kingdom), Alinghi Red Bull Racing (Switzerland), Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli (Italy), New York Yacht Club American Magic (USA) and Orient Express Racing Team (France) will be the teams facing the New Zealanders. They will be competing on AC75 boats, which are known as the Formula 1 of the sea and include the latest technology that allows them to reach speeds of over 100 km/h.
Enjoy the essence of the America's Cup by land, sea and air with the America's Cup 360º Card
Visit the America's Cup Experience, the official exhibition centre of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup, and sail on a boat to get a close-up view of the team bases, take a helicopter ride over the racecourses and learn about Barcelona's relationship with the sea and the America's Cup on a guided tour of the waterfront and the race village.
The America's Cup 360º Card entitles you to do all the above. It's the only ticket you need if you want to find out all the secrets of the 37th edition of the competition. If you want to keep exploring the area and get as much out of the city as possible, the America's Cup 360º Card features discounts on nautical activities and Barcelona Best Experiences: a selection of authentic, unique experiences divided into categories that will make your visit to Barcelona and Catalonia even more memorable.
Did you know... for the first time in its history, the Puig Women's America's Cup will be competed? This edition It will also include the Unicredit Youth America's Cup. The teams for both events will be competing on AC40 boats. The twelve teams in these two categories will be based at the Port Olímpic and the participants will include a Spanish team, Sail Team BCN.
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How to watch the races
The race area is between the old harbour, the Port Vell, the Port Olímpic and the Port Fòrum. On race days, races will start at 2pm and run until 4pm or 5pm, depending on the schedule.
In the ticket free fanzones in Plaça del Mar and on Bogatell beach, which have direct views of the race area and giant screens to ensure you don't miss any of the action.
In the America's Cup Race Village along the Moll de la Fusta wharf where you'll find the main stage which hosts interviews with the participants. The village offers exhibitions and entertainments, giant screens to allow you to follow the competition, and food outlets. Activities and events will continue in the village after the race has ended. 
By buying a ticket to the House of AC37, the official hospitality zone of the competition close to the Port Olímpic.
From the sea on a boat. 
Live on television.
On the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Barcelona YouTube channel.
On the competition's social media channels.How to get there
The seafront, Port Vell and Port Olímpic will be epicentre of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup. We recommend you go to the America's Cup race areas on public transport, on foot or by bike, as access with private vehicles is restricted.
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Further information on the website www.americascup.com
