Naples is looking toward the sea as preparations continue for the America's Cup preliminary regatta.
That is the message behind a new social video published by Sport e Salute, reported by Il Mattino, which presents the city, its seafront and the construction of the Race Village as part of the countdown to racing in Naples.
The video frames the Race Village taking shape and anticipation growing in the city ahead of the preliminary regattas.
Preliminary regatta dates confirmed for September
Sport e Salute identifies the Naples preliminary regatta as taking place from 24 to 27 September 2026.
Naples will host the preliminary regatta in September, a key competitive step on the road to the main event.
Naples is also designated to host the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup in summer 2027, giving the September racing a wider significance beyond a single week of competition.
Race Village at Rotonda Diaz
The official Race Village is centred at Rotonda Diaz, also known as Mappatella Beach.
According to the official America's Cup site, the Race Village is free to enter. It is planned to include a main stage, live large-screen coverage of the racing, food and drink options and event merchandise.
The combination makes the Village the central public point for following the preliminary regatta from shore: a place to watch the live coverage, meet other spectators and stay close to the event programme.
Where to watch: Via Francesco Caracciolo
Via Francesco Caracciolo is identified as an additional public viewing area.
Together with Rotonda Diaz, it places the public focus of the September event along the Naples waterfront, with the Race Village as the organized hub and the Caracciolo promenade as an open viewing option.
Why this September matters
The September preliminary regatta is not an isolated showcase. It is part of the competitive build-up to the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup in Naples in summer 2027.
For spectators, that means the September races offer a first opportunity to see America's Cup teams racing in Naples before the city hosts the 2027 edition.
For the city, the Sport e Salute video marks a visible stage in preparations: the Race Village is taking shape, the dates are set, and the public spaces for following the racing have been identified.
What visitors need to know
Three practical facts are confirmed by the official sources:
First, the racing window: 24–27 September 2026.
Second, the base: Race Village at Rotonda Diaz, with free entry.
Third, the viewing layout: the Village will offer live large-screen coverage, alongside food, drink and merchandise, while Via Francesco Caracciolo provides another public viewing area.
The precise daily racing and entertainment schedule has not been detailed in the available research material. Visitors planning around those four days should check the official America's Cup and Sport e Salute pages for updates closer to the event.