Luna Rossa has won the second Preliminary Regatta of the 38th America’s Cup cycle, raced on the Bay of Naples from 25 to 27 September 2026 in AC40s. The Italian team went unbeaten on the final day, winning both fleet races before defeating Emirates Team New Zealand in the match-race final.
Luna Rossa topped the Naples fleet series. The Women and Youth title went to Emirates Team New Zealand’s development crew, who beat Luna Rossa 2 on a tiebreak.
With the 38th America’s Cup proper set for Naples in July 2027, the home team has beaten the defender in the city that will host the Match. The Race Village drew tens of thousands across the weekend, giving Naples its first full taste of Cup racing. Form, home water, and momentum: Luna Rossa carries all three into the winter.
Photography: Photograph of the actual Luna Rossa team; depicts the subject.
