What Are the Dates for the Prada Cup?

If you’re a fan of sailing, then you know how exciting it is to watch the world’s best teams compete in the America’s Cup. And if you’ve been following the action, then you’ll be excited to hear that the Prada Cup is just around the corner. In this article, we’ll be discussing everything you need to know about the dates for the Prada Cup.

First off, let’s go over what the Prada Cup is all about. The Prada Cup is essentially a series of races that determine which team will challenge for the America’s Cup. It’s named after Italian fashion brand Prada, who sponsors the event.

What are the Dates for the Prada Cup?

The Prada Cup will take place from January 15th to February 22nd, 2021. During this time period, there will be a total of four round-robin events, followed by semi-finals and finals.

Round-Robin Events

During the round-robin events, each team will compete against one another twice. This means that there will be a total of 17 races during this stage of the competition. The first round-robin event will take place from January 15th-17th, while the second round-robin event will take place from January 22nd-24th.

After a brief break, teams will get back on track with racing starting on January 29th with Round Robin 3 and Round Robin 4 running till February 2nd and February 6th respectively.

Semi-Finals

The top three teams from the round-robin events will advance to the semi-finals. The semi-finals are set to begin on February 13th and conclude on February 22nd with a total of seven races over this period.

Finals

The two teams that emerge victorious from the semi-finals will then compete in the finals. This stage of the competition is scheduled to take place from February 13th-22nd and will consist of a total of 13 races.

Conclusion

The Prada Cup promises to be an exciting event for sailing fans worldwide. With some of the world’s top sailors and teams competing against one another, it’s sure to be an action-packed few weeks. Make sure to mark your calendars for January 15th and follow all the action till February 22nd, as we witness which team will challenge for the America’s Cup!