BARCELONA TO HOST AMERICAS CUP IN 2024
EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND AND THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND YACHT SQUADRON HAVE ANNOUNCED BARCELONA, IN THE REGION OF CATALONIA, AS THE HOST VENUE FOR THE 37TH AMERICA’S CUP, SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER 2024.
Barcelona is one of the most iconic and attractive cities in the world and will become the first venue in the world to host both an Olympic Games and an America’s Cup event. America’s Cup Defender Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton is delighted to announce Barcelona as the Host Venue after a long and competitive venue selection process.
“As Defender of the America’s Cup, we have always felt the responsibility to grow the event, the audience, and the sport of sailing on a global scale and certainly having the event hosted in a significant city such as Barcelona will allow us to propel the growth trajectory on the global sporting stage,” he said.
Racing will take place within a few hundred metres of Barcelona’s beaches, waterfront, and race village fan engagement zones.
As current holder and Trustee of the America’s Cup, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is looking forward to continued success for New Zealand sailing and growth of the America’s Cup and welcomes the announcement of Barcelona as the venue for the 37th America’s Cup Match.
“Barcelona holds a very special place in New Zealand’s sailing history and we remember with pride the success of our 1992 Olympic Games sailing team and fourmedal result,” said Commodore of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Aaron Young.
“Barcelona will be a stunning venue for the America’s Cup racing and the Women’s and Youth regattas, and we look forward to defending the America’s Cup there in 2024 as we work to promote and grow the sport of sailing around the world.”
Barcelona holds a very special place in New Zealand’s sailing history...