The America's Cup trophy aka The Auld Mug. Photo / Photosport
The America's Cup trophy aka The Auld Mug. Photo / Photosport
The countdown to the start of the 36th America's Cup is on.
The official opening ceremony, in the heart of the America's Cup Race Village, gets underway on Tuesday morning ahead of the World Series and Christmas Cup regattas later this week.
The public event will open with a welcoming ceremony led by host Iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
Team introductions will follow before they take part in practice races between 3-6pm.
Can't make the ceremony? New Zealand Herald Sport will bring you all the action live from the Viaduct from 9am.
10:30am - America's Cup 36, Host Iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
03-06:00pm - Practice Race
Team New Zealand during practice races with Luna Rossa. Photo / Brett Phibbs
The Prada America's Cup World Series and Prada Christmas Cup will be raced between December 17-20.
The round-robin World Series is the final chance for the Challengers to go head-to-head before the Prada Cup.
There'll be four races each day where teams will race each other twice. The Christmas Cup will then be contended on Sunday in knock-out matchups, with the winners progressing to the final.
Schedule for the World Series:
December 17
Race 1 - Emirates Team New Zealand vs Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli. (15:12)
Race 2 - American Magic vs Ineos Team UK. (15:50)
Race 3 - Ineos Team UK vs Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team (16:40)
Race 4 - American Magic vs Emirates Team New Zealand (17:20)
Enjoy smooth sailing to the Cup with Auckland Transport
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