Britannia and Team NZ battle off Barcelona in 2024. File photo.

Big changes for future of America's Cup in new protocol

Called the "boldest change in 174 years of the Cup" central to the new Protocol is a partnership agreement that establishes equal governance for all participating teams through the America's Cup Partnership.

Tue, Aug 12

Naples, Italy will host the 38th America's Cup between March and August 2027.

Arrivederci: Italy confirmed as host for America's Cup 2027

It marks the first time the prestigious sailing event will be held in Italy, a long-time competitor with a deep history in the regatta.

Thu, May 15

Alinghi Red Bull Racing in action off Barcelona.

Major blow for the next America's Cup with former winner pulling out

Former Auld Mug holders will not be lining up for the 2027 regatta, sources have told 1News.

Fri, Apr 18

America's Cup: Home or Away? Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei win either way

America's Cup: Home or Away? Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei win either way

The relationship between the Auckland-based iwi and Team NZ has been 30 years in the making.

October 23, 2024

Team NZ boss to decide where America's Cup defence held - Akl mayor

Team NZ boss to decide where America's Cup defence held - Akl mayor

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown called on the Government to legislate a 2.5% visitor levy which would help fund major events like the America's Cup.

October 20, 2024

Sir Ben Ainslie reflects on America's Cup defeat.

'Not a quitter': Beaten Britannia challenge for next America's Cup

The proud seafaring nation has never held sailing's ultimate prize but Sir Ben Ainslie says "we got close this time".

October 20, 2024

America's Cup: How Britannia can turn around their 4-0 deficit

America's Cup: How Britannia can turn around their 4-0 deficit

The contest for the 'Auld Mug' has reached a pivotal point for the challengers off Barcelona.

October 15, 2024

Sir Ben Ainslie at the America's Cup.

Paper, scissors, rock: Commentators on eggshells at America's Cup

Britannia skipper Ben Ainslie and the commentators had another chance to chat today, after yesterday's hot mic moment.

October 15, 2024

His Britannia team has fallen 3-0 behind Team NZ at the America's Cup.

Britannia boss Ainslie takes verbal swipe at America's Cup caller

British skipper Sir Ben Ainslie took a verbal swipe at a Kiwi commentator after going 3-0 down to Emirates Team New Zealand off Barcelona.

October 14, 2024

Team NZ lead Britannia off the startline of race one.

How Team NZ grabbed America's Cup edge over rivals Britannia off Barcelona

The Kiwis swept their opening two races in a first-to-seven series.

October 13, 2024

New Zealand and Britain square off for the America's Cup.

Startline edge crucial in battle for America's Cup supremacy off Barcelona

If Peter Burling and his NZ crew have a weakness, it has been in the pre-start manoeuvres.

October 12, 2024

Jimmy Spithill (front) and Luna Rossa crew.

'Imagine if they lost from here': End near for America's Cup nemesis Spithill

The cheeky Aussie masterminded Oracle's devastating comeback victory over the Kiwis at San Francisco.

October 5, 2024

INEOS Britannia lead the Louis Vuitton Cup 6-4 over Luna Rossa.

INEOS Britannia one win away from America's Cup final

The British team lead Luna Rossa 6-4 in the first-to-seven race series.

October 3, 2024

September 2024
Britannia and Luna Rossa race off Barcelona.

America's Cup challenger final still deadlocked, after racing stalls off Barcelona

Britannia led Luna Rossa in race three, but could not reach the finish before time ran out.

September 29, 2024

INEOS Britannia sailing off Barcelona.

America's Cup: Top-of-the-table Britannia pick Swiss Alinghi as challenger semifinal rivals

Italians Prada will take on American Magic in the other Barcelona match-up.

September 14, 2024

America's Cup: Team NZ survive scare to record two wins in Barcelona

America's Cup: Team NZ survive scare to record two wins in Barcelona

Team New Zealand secured wins over INEOS Brittania and Orient Express Racing Team in Barcelona overnight.

September 6, 2024

Watch: Lightning strikes near America's Cup boat in Barcelona

Watch: Lightning strikes near America's Cup boat in Barcelona

Lightning remarkably struck the water just a few hundred metres away from Luna Rossa who were on the final downwind to the finish line.

September 4, 2024

Alinghi Red Bull Racing in action off Barcelona.

America's Cup: Alinghi struggling halfway through round-robin

The Swiss are winless at the bottom of the table, halfway through the double round-robin stage.

September 2, 2024

August 2024
Scotty Stevenson.

Scotty Stevenson: On The Sidelines — August 26

In this week's newsletter, Scotty discusses the US Open and America's Cup kicking off this week, the officiating shambles that took the spotlight off a subpar Warriors side, and Shane van Gisbergen's promotion to full-time NASCAR driver.

August 26, 2024

Team New Zealand claim easy win after Luna Rossa splashdown

Team New Zealand claim easy win after Luna Rossa splashdown

Team New Zealand got off to a comfortable start on the opening day of the America's Cup preliminary regatta in Barcelona, capitalising on the technical issues of their rivals.

August 23, 2024

America's Cup: Racing starts with preliminary regatta tonight

America's Cup: Racing starts with preliminary regatta tonight

Team New Zealand will race against the America’s Cup’s previous challengers Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli tonight, before taking on the four other teams over the next three days.

August 22, 2024

America's Cup challenger breaks mast again in Barcelona

America's Cup challenger breaks mast again in Barcelona

Alinghi Red Bull Racing suffered another mast breakage just days out from the preliminary regatta in Barcelona.

August 21, 2024

June 2024
Alinghi Red Bull Racing experienced a mast failure on their AC75 in 20-knot winds.

Watch: Alinghi mast snaps during America's Cup training

Alinghi Red Bull Racing experienced a mast failure on their AC75 while performing a bear away move in 20-knot winds.

June 14, 2024

April 2024
Taihoro on the Waitematā Harbour in front of Rangitoto Island.

Team NZ unveils name of boat to defend America's Cup

The “hugely technical” boat build took 10 months, with 45 boat builders totalling over 85,000 hours to complete the vessel.

April 18, 2024

December 2023
Skipper Peter Burling celebrates with his New Zealand SailGP crew after their close finish in Dubai.

Peter Burling primed for big 2024 as America's Cup looms

Team NZ’s attempting something no syndicate has done since the New York Yacht Club’s long hold on the America’s Cup was broken in 1983 - a second successful defence.

December 30, 2023