What is the America’s Cup?
Established in 1851, the America’s Cup is the oldest active trophy in international sports and sailing’s pinnacle competition, where yacht clubs representing different nations compete for the trophy. The Cup’s format pits the defending yacht club, known as the defender, against the challenger in a match race. Each edition of the America’s Cup is organised by the defender, who have the authority to choose the location, date, rules, and boat design for the event.
