JEDDAH,
SAUDI ARABIA

NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 2, 2023

ABOUT

The America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah, presented by NEOM is the second preliminary regatta of the America’s Cup and will take place in Jeddah from Wednesday 29 November to Saturday 2 December, marking the first time in the America’s Cup’s 172 year history that the world’s top sailing teams will race on the Red Sea. As the world’s most prestigious yacht race, it’s shaping up to be one of the most thrilling sporting events of the year.

Jeddah’s Corniche is home to the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah, presented by NEOM Race Village and Fan Zone. This will be a space for fans to relax and watch the racing in real-time, or catch the close-up action on giant screens. The Race Village is open to the public at no cost, with all the racing streamed on the big screens and entertainment on the main stage.

What’s more, spectators will be able to watch the thrilling action right up along the Corniche, as the AC40 boats pass by the shore at speeds of up to 100 kph. The professional race teams from around the world will take to the water, 5 Challenging teams lining up on the start line with the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand.

The event includes three days of Fleet Races where all six teams line up on the start line together, and promises to be a fantastic spectacle: fast, furious and desperately close. Three fleet races each on race days 1 & 2, before the final day scheduled to have 2 further fleet races that will determine the top two teams to qualify for the winner's-take-all final Match Race to decide the ultimate winner of the event.

Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina is hosting the event, and the yacht club’s top floor will offer America’s Cup sponsors and guests VIP views overlooking the racing area. Team bases will be next to the marina, with viewing spots adding an extra layer of excitement. Spectators will be able to watch boats coming in and out of the marina as they head out to or back from racing as well as having spectacular views from the Jeddah Corniche Race Village. 

SITEMAP

Jeddah’s Corniche is home to the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah, presented by NEOM Race Village and Fan Zone. This will be a space for fans to relax and watch the racing in real-time, or catch the close-up action on giant screens. The Race Village is open to the public at no cost, with all the racing streamed on the big screens and entertainment on the main stage.

What’s more, spectators will be able to watch the thrilling action right up along the Corniche, as the AC40 boats pass by the shore at speeds of up to 100 kph. The professional race teams from around the world will take to the water, 5 Challenging teams lining up on the start line with the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand.

Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina is hosting the event, and the yacht club’s top floor will offer America’s Cup sponsors and guests VIP views overlooking the racing area. Team bases will be next to the marina, with viewing spots adding an extra layer of excitement. Spectators will be able to watch boats coming in and out of marina as they head out to or back from racing as well as having spectacular views from the Jeddah Corniche Race Village.

 

HOW TO WATCH

For those who want to come and watch the races in person, the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah, presented by NEOM is completely free, meaning you only need to reserve your tickets.

If you can’t be there, all the races will be broadcast live free to air on Saudi Sports Channel, on MBC's Shahid platform, and streamed on the 37th America's Cup official YouTube channel.

FORMAT

Racing will be conducted in the world’s newest foiling class, the AC40 and all boats will be sailed in one-design mode and equally matched. Racing starts with two days of fleet racing where all the six teams will line up on the start line together – which promises to be a fantastic spectacle: Fast, furious and desperately close. After up to eight fleet races, the top two teams will progress to the winner-takes-all final match race to decide the ultimate winner of the event. 

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