When is the Copa América de Vela in Barcelona and on what dates?

The America's Sailing Cup arrives this year in 2024 in Barcelona as one of the events of the year throughout the country. The competition, which is usually held every four years, is the most anticipated for lovers of nautical sports given its tradition, excitement and intensity. Taking into account the expectation generated in this regard, a full house is expected to follow each appointment.

And it is that the America's Cup 2024 takes place over time on various dates, starting with the preliminary regattas that have already been held in 2023. Ahead are the last preliminary regatta, the official opening of the event in Barcelona, the Youth America Cup, the Puig Women's America's Cup, the Challenger Selection Series and, of course, the grand final in the fight for the so-called Hundred Guineas Jug.

Events held in 2023

Before reaching the key dates of the competition in 2024, the America's Cup has already held the first two preliminary races at the end of 2023. The first of them took place in Vilanova i La Geltrú between September 14 and 17, while the second took place in Saudi Arabia, specifically in the city of Jeddah, from November 29 to December 2.

Official opening of the 2024 Sailing America Cup

Thursday, August 22 It will be a special day in Barcelona, as the official opening ceremony of the 2024 Copa América de Vela 2024 will be held in its 37th edition. In addition to the sporting spectacle itself, attendees will be able to enjoy an immersive space at the Moll d'Espanya in the Port Vell of Barcelona, where they will be able to experience the event through simulators, in addition to obtaining the most complete information about the competition.

Preliminary regatta in Barcelona

From the inauguration, the first stage of the America's Cup that will take place in Barcelona will be a third preliminary regatta. In this case there is no exact date established at the moment, but it is known that it will be end of august, in the days following the event's official opening ceremony.

Challenger Selection Series 2024 in Barcelona

The calls Challenger Selection Series They are the most exciting moment of the competition behind the final. And it is that in this phase, which is celebrated from August 26 to October 7, 5 teams –Ineos Britannia, American Magic, Prada Pirelli Pink Moon, Orient Express Racing Team and  Alinghi Red Bull Racing– will compete for a place in the final to challenge the winner of the previous edition -the Emirates Team New Zealand-.

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Youth America Cup

Between September 26 and October 16 - everything indicates that the exact end date will be October 2 - the Copa América Juvenil will take place, known as the Youth America's Cup. It is a show similar to the traditional competition, although with fewer regattas and in a shorter period of time.

Puig Women's America's Cup

In this same period, from September 26 to October 16, although presumably it will begin on October 3 after the completion of the youth competition, the Puig Women's America's Cup, the first women's Sailing America's Cup in history, which will also be held in the city of Barcelona.

Final regatta of the 2024 Sailing America's Cup

Finally, the champion of the Challenger Selection Series will face the winner of the 36th edition of the America's Cup of sailing, the Emirates Team New Zealand, to win the Hundred Guineas Jug between October 12 and 20, 2024, in one of the most promising finals in memory of the America's Cup.

Why attend the America's Cup in Barcelona

Once they have been given know the dates of the celebration of the 37th Sailing America Cup in Barcelona in 2024 It is time to organize the visit to enjoy the event. Those of us who had the opportunity to experience it years ago in Valencia know that it is worth it and that it is something unforgettable for lovers of water sports.