For the America's Cup in Naples, racing starts on 22 May 2027 and the America's Cup Match is scheduled to start on 10 July 2027. Choose your base by the days you will watch: Chiaia or Mergellina for the bay, the Centro Storico for the old city, Vomero for quiet.
The 38th America's Cup is the first edition held in Naples. This guide gives the official dates, explains how to pick an area and shows how to check apartment availability for your own dates. We read the official schedule on 7 October 2026; the organisers can move dates for weather or other reasons, so check before you book travel.
America's Cup 2027 dates in Naples
| 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 |
Reserve days are built into the schedule for weather and wind, so racing can extend beyond the days listed. Source: the official America's Cup page "2027: The Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, May to July 2027", published on 22 September 2026, hosted on americascup.com. Other events linked to the Cup, such as the Youth and Women's competitions, are listed on the official site: we have not copied their dates here.
Where to stay in Naples
We do not know yet where each race day will be best followed from, so choose the area for the trip you want rather than for a viewing spot. The areas below are described in detail in our guide to where to stay in Naples.
- Chiaia and Mergellina: on the bay, calmer and more elegant, with the waterfront on your doorstep.
- Centro Storico: the walkable base for the old city, lively and noisy.
- Vomero: the quiet hilltop option, reached by funicular or metro.
Enter your dates on our Naples apartments page to see what is open. For a stay in May, June or July 2027, availability and prices depend on the date you pick, and we do not publish a general price for the event.
Apartment or hotel for the Cup?
An apartment is practical for a group, a longer stay or anyone who wants a kitchen and laundry. A hotel suits a short stay with services. Compare the real total for your dates in both cases, including the tourist tax: see the tourist tax in Milan and Naples.
Plan your trip
For race days, tickets, the race village and access rules, use the official America's Cup channels, because the details are set by the organisers. For the visit itself, see our visitor guide to the 38th America's Cup, and if you want to add an island day, read about day trips from Naples.
Source read on 7 October 2026: America's Cup official site (americascup.com), news page published 22 September 2026. Dates may be updated by the organisers.
Frequently asked questions
When is the America's Cup 2027 in Naples?
The 38th America's Cup racing in Naples runs from 22 May 2027, with fleet racing on 22 and 23 May, and the America's Cup Match is scheduled to start on 10 July 2027. Dates are from the official America's Cup schedule page published on 22 September 2026.
Where should I stay in Naples for the America's Cup?
It depends on your plans. Chiaia and Mergellina are on the bay and calmer, the Centro Storico is the walkable base for the old city, and Vomero is the quiet hilltop option. See our guide to the five main areas for a first visit.
Can I book an apartment in Naples for the America's Cup now?
You can check our Naples apartments for your dates on the properties page: the availability and price it shows for those dates are the real ones. Calendars for later dates may not be open yet, so if a date is not available, check again later.
Is an apartment better than a hotel for the America's Cup?
For a group or a stay of several nights, an apartment gives you more space and a kitchen. A hotel suits a short stay where you want services. Compare the real price for your dates rather than relying on a rule of thumb.