SailGP is a privately owned company headquartered in the UK. Founded in 2018, it employs approximately 220 people and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Its main product is spectator sports, operating the SailGP championship, a global sports organization that features high-performance F50 catamarans competing in a series of international events.

Revenue

Founded

2018

Headcount

211

Headquarters

UK

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

SailGP is considering establishing a lower division to address the challenges of upskilling participants, noting the unique F50 boat and limited training opportunities. Previously, on March 3, 2026, the league announced its return to Halifax, Canada, for June 20-21, following its inaugural Canadian event in 2024 and subsequent absence in 2025. However, government funding for SailGP in Halifax is under scrutiny amidst significant provincial budget cuts to services. On March 1, DS Automobiles SailGP Team France maintained its joint third position overall in the 2026 Rolex Championship after the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix, despite not racing due to F50 damage sustained in Auckland. Earlier that day, Australia skipper Tom Slingsby questioned SailGP's plans to hold its $US2 million grand final in Abu Dhabi, stating the position is untenable if regional conflict continues, a situation league officials are monitoring after recent retaliatory strikes. This follows media attention on February 28 regarding the use of foils in both SailGP and America's Cup events, sparking discussions about whether foiling yachts constitute "real yacht racing" and the adequacy of SailGP's safety rules.

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SailGP offers 2 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. SailGP's product portfolio comprises of water sports and media and TV services.
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Examples of SailGP's suppliers include BT Media and Broadcast and Grabyo.

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SailGP sells broadcasting rights of its sailing competitions to 11 companies globally, covering 3 countries. SailGP's rights holders include Globo.

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