Italian fans packed out the waterfront area on the island of Sardinia for the grand finale, and loudly celebrated the Luna Rossa victory.

Peter Burling's Luna Rossa beats Team NZ in Sardinia

The Kiwi skipper edged out his former crew in the America’s Cup preliminary regatta as the Italian syndicate took victory in Sardinia.

Mon, May 25

Emirates Team New Zealand AC40 Team on race day 2 of the 38th America's Cup on May 23, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy.

Team NZ feeling 'pretty solid' ahead of final preliminary regatta races

The regatta on the Italian island of Sardinia is the first chance for crews to compete ahead of the 38th America's Cup in Naples next year.

Sun, May 24

Peter Burling joined Luna Rossa in June 2025

Peter Burling and Team NZ to square off in Italy

New Zealand sailor Peter Burling will race against his former team at this weekend's America's Cup Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia.

Fri, May 22

Tom Slingsby.

Australia ends exile to mount America's Cup challenge

Sailing heavyweight Tom Slingsby will lead the Australian contingent.

Thu, May 14

Emirates Team New Zealand racing in Auckland in 2021

TVNZ the new home of America’s Cup defence

The broadcaster confirmed today it will screen the 38th America’s Cup Match and preliminary regattas.

Wed, May 13

Emirates Team New Zealand racing in Auckland in 2021

America's Cup to be held every two years, Alinghi returns

It comes with the formation of a new America's Cup Partnership (ACP) between five key nations.

December 23, 2025

October 2025
'Really cool step' – Jo Aleh joins Team NZ for America's Cup

'Really cool step' – Jo Aleh joins Team NZ for America's Cup

Class rules for the next America's Cup state teams must have at least one female sailor on board, so the Kiwis secured an Olympic champion.

October 17, 2025

May 2025
Naples, Italy will host the 38th America's Cup between March and August 2027.

Arrivederci: Italy confirmed as host for America's Cup 2027

It marks the first time the prestigious sailing event will be held in Italy, a long-time competitor with a deep history in the regatta.

May 15, 2025

April 2025
Alinghi Red Bull Racing in action off Barcelona.

Major blow for the next America's Cup with former winner pulling out

Former Auld Mug holders will not be lining up for the 2027 regatta, sources have told 1News.

April 18, 2025

October 2024
America's Cup: Home or Away? Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei win either way

America's Cup: Home or Away? Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei win either way

The relationship between the Auckland-based iwi and Team NZ has been 30 years in the making.

October 23, 2024

Team NZ boss to decide where America's Cup defence held - Akl mayor

Team NZ boss to decide where America's Cup defence held - Akl mayor

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown called on the Government to legislate a 2.5% visitor levy which would help fund major events like the America's Cup.

October 20, 2024

Sir Ben Ainslie reflects on America's Cup defeat.

'Not a quitter': Beaten Britannia challenge for next America's Cup

The proud seafaring nation has never held sailing's ultimate prize but Sir Ben Ainslie says "we got close this time".

October 20, 2024

America's Cup: How Britannia can turn around their 4-0 deficit

America's Cup: How Britannia can turn around their 4-0 deficit

The contest for the 'Auld Mug' has reached a pivotal point for the challengers off Barcelona.

October 15, 2024

Sir Ben Ainslie at the America's Cup.

Paper, scissors, rock: Commentators on eggshells at America's Cup

Britannia skipper Ben Ainslie and the commentators had another chance to chat today, after yesterday's hot mic moment.

October 15, 2024

His Britannia team has fallen 3-0 behind Team NZ at the America's Cup.

Britannia boss Ainslie takes verbal swipe at America's Cup caller

British skipper Sir Ben Ainslie took a verbal swipe at a Kiwi commentator after going 3-0 down to Emirates Team New Zealand off Barcelona.

October 14, 2024

Team NZ lead Britannia off the startline of race one.

How Team NZ grabbed America's Cup edge over rivals Britannia off Barcelona

The Kiwis swept their opening two races in a first-to-seven series.

October 13, 2024

New Zealand and Britain square off for the America's Cup.

Startline edge crucial in battle for America's Cup supremacy off Barcelona

If Peter Burling and his NZ crew have a weakness, it has been in the pre-start manoeuvres.

October 12, 2024

Jimmy Spithill (front) and Luna Rossa crew.

'Imagine if they lost from here': End near for America's Cup nemesis Spithill

The cheeky Aussie masterminded Oracle's devastating comeback victory over the Kiwis at San Francisco.

October 5, 2024

INEOS Britannia lead the Louis Vuitton Cup 6-4 over Luna Rossa.

INEOS Britannia one win away from America's Cup final

The British team lead Luna Rossa 6-4 in the first-to-seven race series.

October 3, 2024

September 2024
Britannia and Luna Rossa race off Barcelona.

America's Cup challenger final still deadlocked, after racing stalls off Barcelona

Britannia led Luna Rossa in race three, but could not reach the finish before time ran out.

September 29, 2024

INEOS Britannia sailing off Barcelona.

America's Cup: Top-of-the-table Britannia pick Swiss Alinghi as challenger semifinal rivals

Italians Prada will take on American Magic in the other Barcelona match-up.

September 14, 2024

America's Cup: Team NZ survive scare to record two wins in Barcelona

America's Cup: Team NZ survive scare to record two wins in Barcelona

Team New Zealand secured wins over INEOS Brittania and Orient Express Racing Team in Barcelona overnight.

September 6, 2024

Watch: Lightning strikes near America's Cup boat in Barcelona

Watch: Lightning strikes near America's Cup boat in Barcelona

Lightning remarkably struck the water just a few hundred metres away from Luna Rossa who were on the final downwind to the finish line.

September 4, 2024

Alinghi Red Bull Racing in action off Barcelona.

America's Cup: Alinghi struggling halfway through round-robin

The Swiss are winless at the bottom of the table, halfway through the double round-robin stage.

September 2, 2024

August 2024
Scotty Stevenson.

Scotty Stevenson: On The Sidelines — August 26

In this week's newsletter, Scotty discusses the US Open and America's Cup kicking off this week, the officiating shambles that took the spotlight off a subpar Warriors side, and Shane van Gisbergen's promotion to full-time NASCAR driver.

August 26, 2024