What is the schedule for the 37th America's Cup?

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For almost 3 months, the world's best sailors will be battling it out on Barcelona's waters. Discover the crucial dates for the various stages of this 37th edition.

The Louis Vuitton Cup

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From August 29 to October 7, the Louis Vuitton Cup, also known as the Challenger Selection Series, takes place, a crucial stage in determining the team that will face the New Zealand crew, Defender of the 37th America's Cup in Barcelona. The competition comprises a Round Robin phase followed by a Final phase, adapting the number of rounds of the Round Robin to the competitors and the time available. The two winning teams in this phase will advance to the Final, where the winner of the LV Cup will be designated as the challenger to the New Zealand team.

The Youth America's Cup

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From September 10 to 26, the Youth America's Cup will take place, beginning with six days of training before the fleet races starting on September 17. Twelve teams are taking part, including invitations and teams from the 37th Louis Vuitton America's Cup. Each group will compete in eight qualifying races, with the top three teams advancing to the Final Series, comprising four races to determine the top two teams. The final is scheduled for September 26, with a final head-to-head race to decide the winner.

Puig Women's America's Cup

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From September 28 to October 13, the Puig Women's America's Cup takes place, starting after the Youth America's Cup and reserved for women. It begins with a briefing on September 28, followed by training sessions until October 3. Racing begins on October 5, with invited and America's Cup teams divided into two groups. The semi-final comprises four fleet races, qualifying the top three boats in each group for the Final on October 13, concluding with a head-to-head race between the top two teams.

The Grand Final of the 37th America's Cup 2024

From October 12 to 27, the grand finale of the 37th America's Cup 2024 takes place. The Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, takes on the winner of the Louis Vuitton Cup in a series of 13 races. Each race is a direct duel where the winner gets one point, and the loser, none. The first team to reach seven points wins the 37th America's Cup and becomes the Defender for the 38th edition.

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Contents Complete dossier on the America's Cup: everything you need to know about the 37th edition
Complete dossier on the America's Cup: everything you need to know about the 37th edition
1 The incredible novel of the America's Cup, the oldest sporting trophy in the world
The incredible novel of the America's Cup, the oldest sporting trophy in the world
2 The 12m JI, the class that revolutionised the America's Cup
The 12m JI, the class that revolutionised the America's Cup
3 America's Cup: the fabulous J Class epic, between excess and innovation
America's Cup: the fabulous J Class epic, between excess and innovation
4 The America's Cup Class: carbon blades for duels of anthology
The America's Cup Class: carbon blades for duels of anthology
5 A pictorial tour of the new base for the Swiss challenge Alinghi Red Bull Racing in Barcelona
A pictorial tour of the new base for the Swiss challenge Alinghi Red Bull Racing in Barcelona
6 Recon: planned and legislated spying on the next America's Cup
Recon: planned and legislated spying on the next America's Cup
7 America's Cup Experience, an exhibition space to better understand the 37th America's Cup
America's Cup Experience, an exhibition space to better understand the 37th America's Cup
8 What is the schedule for the 37th America's Cup?
What is the schedule for the 37th America's Cup?
9 America's Cup preliminary regattas: New Zealand win, France struggle
America's Cup preliminary regattas: New Zealand win, France struggle
10 How to follow the 37th America's Cup races for free?
How to follow the 37th America's Cup races for free?
11 Understanding the rules of the Louis Vuitton Cup with Franck Cammas
Understanding the rules of the Louis Vuitton Cup with Franck Cammas
12 What is an AC75, the America's Cup foiler?
What is an AC75, the America's Cup foiler?
13 Louis Vuitton Cup kicks off: the French get the ball rolling against the Swiss
Louis Vuitton Cup kicks off: the French get the ball rolling against the Swiss
14 French victory in the first round of the Louis Vuitton Cup, accident for Team New Zealand
French victory in the first round of the Louis Vuitton Cup, accident for Team New Zealand
15 Louis Vuitton Cup: superb run by the French against the British, Luna Rossa on a clear round
Louis Vuitton Cup: superb run by the French against the British, Luna Rossa on a clear round
16 Louis Vuitton Cup: black day for the French, Italians and British confirm their lead
Louis Vuitton Cup: black day for the French, Italians and British confirm their lead
17 How are America's Cup sailors equipped?
How are America's Cup sailors equipped?
18 Louis Vuitton Cup 2024: another defeat for the French, who risk elimination
Louis Vuitton Cup 2024: another defeat for the French, who risk elimination
19 Louis Vuitton Cup 2024: eliminated, the French say goodbye to their America's Cup dream
Louis Vuitton Cup 2024: eliminated, the French say goodbye to their America's Cup dream
20 Louis Vuitton Cup 2024: Alinghi and American Magic save their skins in Barcelona's light winds
Louis Vuitton Cup 2024: Alinghi and American Magic save their skins in Barcelona's light winds
21 Youth America's Cup: Day 2 a disaster for the French, the organization under fire
Youth America's Cup: Day 2 a disaster for the French, the organization under fire
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