The 36th America's Cup

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Auckland, New Zealand is proud to host The 36th America's Cup.

Update your calendar with these key dates and times and keep up to date with the America's Cup events and live updates.

The America's Cup World Series Auckland

17th - 20th December 2020 | 3pm - 6pm NZ time

All teams will congregate in Auckland and race against each other for the first time, and kick off the start of the America's Cup action in New Zealand.

A Christmas race will follow the World Series on 20th December.

The PRADA Cup

15th January - 22nd February 2021 | 3pm - 6pm NZ time

The PRADA Cup determines which of the challenger teams will take on the defender Emirates Team New Zealand in the 36th America's Cup Match in March 2021.

The 36th America's Cup Match - the main event!

6th - 21st March 2021 | 4pm - 6pm NZ time

The Defender Emirates Team New Zealand will race against the winner of the PRADA Cup, the Challenger Selection Series, with the winner being the first team to score seven points.

Official event information

How to watch The 36th America's Cup events live in Auckland

Soak up the atmosphere in Auckland with live viewings on land or water. Or simply watch the events live from your place - anywhere in the world.

On land

Head to the America's Cup Race Village(opens in new window) and soak up the adrenaline. Entry is free for everyone.
Beat the crowds and find a spot(opens in new window) on Auckland's coastline

On water

Hop onboard a spectator boat with Explore Group(opens in new window) for amazing up-close viewing
Planning to take your own vessel out during the events? Read through this important must-know boating information(opens in new window).

Watch the events live from anywhere in the world

Watch the live events online, on television and on social media

Within New Zealand, TVNZ1 and TVNZ OnDemand(opens in new window) will broadcast the events live
Find out how to watch the live events from anywhere in the world, with this global time viewing map(opens in new window)
Watch live in over 100 countries on YouTube, Facebook and the official America's Cup website(opens in new window)

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Official 36th America's Cup websites

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