America's Cup is a privately owned entity headquartered in New Zealand. Founded in 1851, the organization has approximately 100 employees and is primarily associated with water sports. The America's Cup is recognized as the oldest trophy in international sport, originating in 1851 when the yacht America won a race around the Isle of Wight, U.K., leading to the trophy being named after it. The trophy was subsequently donated in trust through a Deed of Gift. Historically, only four countries have won the America’s Cup. The trophy is currently held by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, based in Auckland, following a defense by Emirates Team New Zealand in Barcelona in 2024.
On August 19, 2026, a review highlighted 175 years of technological advancements in the America’s Cup, noting the 1851 yacht *America*'s innovative hull form, which featured a sharp bow, swelled stern, and a 22-foot beam, alongside significant aloft rigging. Previously, on August 16, a profile detailed John Cox Stevens, the first Commodore of the New York Yacht Club and owner-skipper of the schooner *America*, which he led to victory around the Isle of Wight in 1851. Earlier, on August 13, updates emerged from a recent AC75 training block, with teams worldwide working to get on the water and Recon Teams providing insights into crew progress. This follows an August 12 article recognizing Naples as a city where sailing is deeply integrated into its culture, with the sea serving as a natural extension of its public spaces. On August 11, Emirates Team New Zealand commenced construction of their team base in Bagnoli, Naples, establishing their "home away from home" for their 2027 defense of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup.
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America's Cup offers 3 products in the sports industry. America's Cup's product portfolio comprises of water sports and sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship.
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America's Cup's revenues were less than $10M in 2024. Caretta Research has split America's Cup's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is sailing. For full access to America's Cup's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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America's Cup sells broadcasting rights of its sailing competitions to 11 companies globally, covering 3 countries. America's Cup's rights holders include YouTube.
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