Naples conquers the America's Cup again. The finals in the Gulf in 2027
La 38th America's Cup, the oldest sailing competition in the world, will take place for the first time in Italy, and will be Napoli to host her among the spring and summer of 2027. The news, also confirmed by the Government, was welcomed with enthusiasm by local institutions and the citizens of Naples.
The Sports Councillor Emmanuel Ferrante he declared that the event will be an unrepeatable occasion for the city: revive tourism, enhance sport and show the world the beauty of the Gulf of Naples. The event is part of a process already started with the recognition of European Capital of Sport 2026, confirming Naples as an international point of reference for sport and marine culture.
Naples and the America's Cup: what changes compared to the 2012-2013 race?
Many remember the enthusiasm of the edition 2012-2013, when Naples hosted a America's Cup World Series stage, preliminary and promotional event of the sailing circuit. On that occasion, the public responded in an extraordinary way: almost one and a half million people They took part in the regatta days on the seafront, crowding every panoramic point of the city.
But the main difference with 2027 is that for the first time Naples will host the official competition, the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Match, with the actual finals, those that award the oldest trophy in sailing. If in 2013 it was a spectacular and media event, 2027 represents the pinnacle of the sporting challenge, with the prestigious “Auld Mug” at stake and the presence of the strongest teams in the world.
This time, Naples will not only be the backdrop, but the absolute protagonist of the event.
Where will the regattas take place and what will be the impact on the territory?
The challenges between the international crews will be held off the Gulf of Naples, with the final phase of the Louis Vuitton Cup and the America's Cup Match. The institutions are already working to ensure infrastructure, logistics and security, aiming for an event that is sustainable and inclusive.
According to the Minister of Economy Giancarlo Giorgetti, the main office will be Bagnoli, a neighborhood in the western area, which will be the subject of a thorough urban redevelopmentThe aim is to transform the event into economic flywheel for an often overlooked area, bringing investment, jobs and environmental enhancement.
What are the prospects for tourism and the local economy?
The symbolic and practical value of the America's Cup goes beyond the sporting aspect. As demonstrated by the study of theUniversity of Barcelona on the 2024 edition at Barcelona, the economic impact can exceed the billion euros. Naples aims to replicate that model, generating a important economic spin-off and improving its attractiveness on the international market.
Il President of the Urban Planning Commission Massimo Pepe he underlined the importance of the event as a concrete outcome of the work of recovery of the coast, from St. John in Bagnoli. An urban project that combines sport, environment and social regeneration, with lasting benefits even after the end of the regattas.
What does it mean for the identity of Naples?
For many institutional representatives, the awarding of the America's Cup is the recognition of new credibility and attractiveness of the city. There harmony between municipal administration and government, led by the Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has allowed it to overcome the competition from other Italian and international cities.
Naples has shown that it has infrastructure, vision and determination to face a challenge of this magnitude. The mayor's statements Gaetano Manfredi confirm the collective commitment and the unique opportunity to show the world a renewed face of the city.