Naples is strengthening public transport for the America's Cup regattas, with local operator ANM planning more than 300 additional runs during the regatta weekend of 25-27 September 2026. The plan covers extended metro, surface and funicular services to handle spectators heading to the waterfront.

What ANM planned

According to the reported plan, the extra services were centred on later operating hours and more frequent runs:

  • Surface lines were planned to run until 00:30, with service increased by approximately 10%.
  • Line 1 was planned to operate until 02:00.
  • Line 6 was planned to operate until 00:30.
  • The reported metro increase comprised 60 additional Line 1 runs and 156 additional Line 6 runs.
  • The Funicolare di Mergellina was planned to add approximately 90 runs and operate until 00:30.

Together, those additions account for the headline figure of more than 300 extra runs. The published reporting does not provide a complete stop-by-stop timetable or fare guidance for the additional services, and the "over 300" total combines different service categories. Readers should treat the figures as planned arrangements and check ANM's latest service notices for final operating times.

The racing in Naples: 24-27 September 2026

The Naples Preliminary Regatta was scheduled for 24-27 September 2026.

The programme included:

  • Practice racing on 24 September
  • Eight fleet races across 25-27 September
  • A final between the top two boats

Nine AC40 boats were expected to compete, with American Racing Challenger Team USA making its debut.

Where to watch for free

Spectators could follow the event free of charge at the Race Village and designated waterfront viewing areas.

Reported viewing points included Rotonda Diaz and the Caracciolo Race Village, with large screens provided as part of the official event setup. Via Francesco Caracciolo was planned to close to traffic to improve spectator access around the Lungomare Caracciolo area.

For visitors planning around the regattas, the combination that matters is simple: free waterfront viewing, a compact four-day race schedule ending in a two-boat final, and late-running metro, bus and funicular services intended to spread departures after racing.