The 38th America's Cup racing in Naples starts on 22 May 2027, and the America's Cup Match is scheduled to start on 10 July 2027. For a visit, decide which race days you want to see first, then check apartment availability for exactly those dates.
This is a practical guide for visitors, whether you follow sailing closely or are coming for the city. The dates are from the official America's Cup schedule, read on 7 October 2026. Racing can move because of weather, so keep your plans flexible.
Step 1: Know the dates
| Stage | Dates (2027) |
|---|---|
| Fleet racing | 22 to 23 May |
| Triple Round Robin | 26 May to 11 June |
| Repêchage | 12 to 13 June |
| Semi-finals and final | 16 June to 4 July |
| America's Cup Match | From 10 July |
Official reserve days are included to allow for weather and wind. Source: America's Cup official page, 22 September 2026. Ticketing, spectator areas and race village details are announced by the organisers: we have not published them here because we have not found them confirmed on the official pages we read.
Step 2: Decide how long to stay
There is no official recommendation, so this is our suggestion: allow enough nights to cover the race day you want plus the old city. Because of reserve days, a race day can move, so a stay with a spare day is safer than a tight one. See our 48-hour Naples itinerary for what a short stay can cover.
Step 3: Choose your base
Pick the area for the trip you want: Chiaia or Mergellina for the bay, the Centro Storico for the old city on foot, Vomero for quiet. The comparison is in where to stay in Naples, and the accommodation side of the event is in our America's Cup accommodation guide. An apartment gives you a kitchen and laundry for a longer stay. Enter your dates on our Naples apartments page to see the real availability and price.
Step 4: Plan the days between races
Naples works well as a base for the islands. According to the Port Authority of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea, fast connections and ferries to the islands of the Gulf and the Sorrento peninsula leave from the tourist area of the port, in the old centre. Check the operator's timetable and the departure quay on your ticket. For ideas, read about day trips from Naples and the Naples food guide.
Practical points
- Check the official America's Cup channels for tickets and race-day access before you travel.
- City tax applies to apartment stays: see the tourist tax guide.
- If you are travelling from abroad, read which documents you need to check in.
- For safety information, see Is Naples safe for tourists?
Sources: America's Cup official site (americascup.com, news page of 22 September 2026) and Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Tirreno Centrale (adsptirrenocentrale.it), read on 7 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates of the 2027 America's Cup in Naples?
Racing starts on 22 May 2027 with fleet racing on 22 and 23 May, the Triple Round Robin runs from 26 May to 11 June, the semi-finals and final from 16 June to 4 July, and the America's Cup Match is scheduled to start on 10 July 2027, according to the official schedule.
How many days should I spend in Naples for the America's Cup?
There is no official figure, so plan around the race days you want to see. As a suggestion, a stay of four or five nights lets you combine a race day with the old city and one trip out. Reserve days mean a race day can move, so a flexible stay is safer.
Can I rent an apartment in Naples for the America's Cup?
Yes. Enter your dates on our Naples apartments page and you will see the real availability and price for those dates. We do not publish a general event price.
Where do the ferries to Capri leave from?
According to the Port Authority of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea, fast boats and ferries to the islands of the Gulf and the Sorrento peninsula leave from the tourist area of the port, in the old centre of Naples. Your ticket states the departure quay, so check it before the day.