Naples to host the 38th America's Cup

The fight for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup will take place under the watchful shadow of Mt Vesuvius and just off the waterfront of the vibrant city. 

The races will take place in the waters between Castel dell'Ovo and Posillipo, while the team bases will be established in Bagnoli — a strategic area where the Government has decided to invest decisively, with the goal of finally returning it to the city and its citizens.

The complex work of environmental remediation and redevelopment in Bagnoli is already underway and progressing according to plan. 

"I couldn’t be more excited to announce Naples, Italy as the Host Venue of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, — said America’s Cup Defender Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton during the official announcement. — There is a raw spirit and absolute pride in Italy that seems so appropriate to have the next America’s Cup here.

Italians are the most passionate and engaged America’s Cup audience and obviously it is the home of Luna Rossa who are such an amazing team and strong competitor. So, from the Defender’s position it certainly feels like we are entering the lion’s den competitively, but from an event perspective it feels like the perfect venue to host the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup."

Naples has played host to America’s Cup action in 2012 & 2013 in the lead up to the 34th America’s Cup, hosting two America’s Cup World Series events which local event officials estimated more than one million people turned up to watch the racing from the Naples waterfront over the week-long event.

Further details on the planning of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup will be announced in due course.