The America's Cup opening ceremony ahead of the World Series and Christmas Cup. Watch above or read read the recap of our blog:
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 today 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.
9am - Welcome ceremony on the main stage of the America's Cup Race Village
9.15am - Welcome speeches on stage
10am - Teams introduction
10.30am - America's Cup 36, Host Iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
3-6pm - Practice Race
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.
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)
December 18
Race 1 - Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli vs American Magic. (15:12)
Race 2 - Emirates Team New Zealand vs Ineos Team UK (15:50)
Race 3 - American Magic vs Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team (16:40)
Race 4 - Ineos Team UK vs Emirates Team New Zealand (17:20)
December 19
Race 1- Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli vs American Magic. (15:12)
Race 2 - Emirates Team New Zealand vs Ineos Team UK (15:50)
Race 3 - American Magic vs Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team (16:40)
Race 4 - Ineos Team UK vs Emirates Team New Zealand (17:20)
December 20
Race 1- Team D vs Team A
Race 2 - Team C vs Team B
Race 3 - Third place playoff: Loser Race 1 vs Loser Race 2
Race 4 - Final: Winner Race 1 vs Winner Race 2
• Avoid traffic congestion and parking niggles and download the AT Mobile app to plot your bus, train or ferry ride to race venues before you leave home.
• Make sure your AT HOP card is in your pocket. It's the best way to ride to the Cup
• For more ways to enjoy race day, visit at.govt.nz/americascup
Logic says Auckland has about as much chance as a tissue paper mainsail.