Where to Watch The Races

America’s Cup in San Diego

The race courses is designed to bring the sailing action up close for all to watch and enjoy from San Diego’s shorelines, or at the exciting America’s Cup Village and Pit Row on Broadway Pier and Navy Pier. Opportunities  for viewing experiences include:

•  Free viewing from the  America’s Cup Village with large screens, commentators and live entertainment
• VIP Hospitality Experiences in great splendor.

Parking and Transportation Information

Use Public Transportation. Use one of the many parking lots in the downtown area. Get there early. Read more  Transportation and Parking >>

Start/Finish Line

The start/finish line will be just off Navy and Broadway Piers, site of the main event village.

America’s Cup Village

The America’s Cup Village   will be set up on North Harbor Drive between Navy Pier and Broadway Pier and will feature food, a beer and wine garden, merchandise shops, bands, opportunities to view the races live, and many other activities for all ages.

Want to feel like you are onboard an AC45? Try the “Flying On Water” experience – sit on a trampoline and off you go – but watch out – you may get wet!

The Team Bases for the AC World Series San Diego will be housed between Broadway Pier and Navy Pier. Come experience “pit row” as the teams prepare their boats each day.

Download a map of the AC Village here

1. USS Midway
2. Navy Pier – Team Bases
3. America’s Cup Club – Hornblower, Inspiration Yacht
4. Broadway Pier – Media Center
5. Harbor Drive America’s Cup Village

Discover more information about America’s Cup Village’s hours and schedule of events.

Entrance to the AC Village is FREE.  However, the America’s Cup has dedicated its global platform to raising awareness of the issues facing the health of our oceans worldwide so there is a suggested donation of $10 to help support ocean conservation efforts.  Funds raised will be split amongst the non-profit organizations who are partnering with the America’s Cup: OceanElders, Mission Blue, Aquarium of the Bay, Sailors for the Sea, and IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

On the Water Safety Zone

The Safety Zone requirements will limit viewing from the water. The recommendation is for mariners and fans to watch the racing from shore. Read more >>

Directions
Broadway Pier  The Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier will be the central hub for the America’s Cup Event Authority and Media Center. Find Broadway Pier on Google Maps >>
Harbor Island Spectators can also see the action all along Harbor Island. Find Harbor Island on Google Maps >>

San Diego Bay, considered to be one of the best natural harbors on the western coast of North America, is a natural amphitheater for sailboat racing. With reliably steady sea breezes that funnel down the bay and the tight contours of the harbor, the area creates challenging, yet fair, racing conditions. San Diego is also known for its warm year-around air and sea temperatures, which make November a great month for racing.