BT Sport and the BBC have secured the rights to cover America’s Cup sailing.

BT Sport will offer live coverage of all America’s Cup racing beginning with the opening races of the America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth on July 25th and 26th this summer through to the finals in Bermuda in 2017.

The BBC will air free-to-air highlights of the races from 2015 to 2017 via its Red Button service.

About the Americas Cup

The America’s Cup is the oldest and one of the most prestigious international sailing competitions, first contested in 1851. It is a match race, meaning two yachts compete head-to-head, with the winner taking the trophy. The competition is named after the schooner America, which won the inaugural race off the coast of England, defeating a fleet of British yachts.

Held approximately every four years, the America’s Cup is a battle of cutting-edge technology, strategy, and sailing skill. Teams represent their countries, with challengers competing for the right to face the current holder, known as the “Defender.” The races take place in various locations, depending on the defending team’s choice.

The America’s Cup has a rich history of innovation in yacht design, with each competition pushing the boundaries of what is possible in sailing. The event attracts global attention, with fans drawn to the excitement of high-speed races and the prestige of the title. Winning the America’s Cup is considered one of the highest honors in the sport of sailing, and it has become a symbol of national pride for the competing countries.