Team New Zealand fans will be facing early morning wake-ups to watch their team attempt to defend the America’s Cup in Barcelona in 2024.
The dates for the 37th America’s Cup were revealed overnight. It will be a best of 13 (first to seven) format and will commence on Saturday October 12 with two races scheduled, followed by a further two races the next day. The final reserve day is October 27 but organisers plan to have the event concluded over the weekend of the October 19-20.
An October start means the event avoids clashing with the Paris Olympics (July 26-August 11) and the European Football Championships (June 14-July 14) in Germany.
Grant Dalton, CEO of America’s Cup Events Limited, confirmed to NZME that the races will take place mid-afternoon local time.
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