What Are the Dates of the Prada Cup?

The Prada Cup is a sailing competition that determines the challenger for the America’s Cup, one of the oldest and most prestigious sporting events in the world. The event is hosted by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and takes place in Auckland, New Zealand.

What Are the Dates?

The Prada Cup dates have been officially announced by the organizers. The competition will be held from January 15 to February 22, 2021. This six-week event will feature three teams racing against each other to earn a spot in the America’s Cup.

The Schedule

The Prada Cup schedule is divided into two stages: Round Robin and Finals.

Round Robin

The Round Robin stage will take place from January 15 to January 24, 2021. During this stage, each team will race against each other twice, with a total of six races. The team with the most points at the end of this stage will qualify directly for the Finals.

Race Day 1 – Friday, January 15

  • Race 1 – Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli vs. American Magic
  • Race 2 – INEOS TEAM UK vs. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli

Race Day 2 – Saturday, January 16

  • Race 3 – American Magic vs. INEOS TEAM UK
  • Race 4 – Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli vs. American Magic

Race Day 3 – Sunday, January 17

  • Race 5 – INEOS TEAM UK vs. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
  • Race 6 – American Magic vs. INEOS TEAM UK

Finals

The Finals will take place from February 13 to February 22, 2021. The team that qualified directly from the Round Robin stage will race against the winner of the Semi-Finals. The Semi-Finals will be a best-of-seven series between the two remaining teams.

Semi-Finals – January 29 to February 2

  • Semi-Final 1 – Team A vs. Team B (Best of Seven Series)

Semi-Finals – February 4 to February 10

  • Semi-Final 2 – Team A vs. Team B (Best of Seven Series)

Finals – February 13 to February 22

  • Race 1 – Winner of Round Robin vs. Winner of Semi-Finals (Best of Thirteen Series)
  • Race 2 – Winner of Round Robin vs. Winner of Semi-Finals (Best of Thirteen Series)
  • Race 3 – Winner of Round Robin vs. Winner of Semi-Finals (Best of Thirteen Series)
  • Race 4 – Winner of Round Robin vs. Winner of Semi-Finals (Best of Thirteen Series)
  • Race 5 – Winner of Round Robin vs. Winner of Semi-Finals (Best of Thirteen Series)
  • Race 6 – Winner of Round Robin vs. Winner of Semi-Finals (Best of Thirteen Series)
  • Race 7 – Winner of Round Robin vs.

    Winner of Semi-Finals (Best of Thirteen Series) [if necessary]

  • Race 8 – Winner of Round Robin vs. Winner Of Semi-finals (Best of Thirteen Series) [if necessary]
  • Race 9 – Winner of Round Robin vs. Winner Of Semi-finals (Best of Thirteen Series) [if necessary]
  • Race 10 – Winner of Round Robin vs. Winner Of Semi-finals (Best of Thirteen Series) [if necessary]
  • Race 11 – Winner of Round Robin vs. Winner Of Semi-finals (Best of Thirteen Series) [if necessary]
  • Race 12 – Winner of Round Robin vs. Winner Of Semi-finals (Best of Thirteen Series) [if necessary]
  • Race 13 – Winner of Round Robin vs. Winner Of Semi-finals (Best of Thirteen Series) [if necessary]

Conclusion

The Prada Cup is a highly anticipated event that will determine the challenger for the America’s Cup. The dates have been officially announced, and the competition will take place from January 15 to February 22, 2021. With a well-structured schedule, sailing enthusiasts and fans all around the world can follow their favorite teams as they compete for a chance to participate in one of the most prestigious sporting events in history.