America's Cup dates and match conditions confirmed for 2021

The America's Cup will come to New Zealand shores in December 2021.
The America's Cup will come to New Zealand shores in December 2021. Photo credit: Getty Images

Dates and match conditions have been confirmed for the 2021 America's Cup.

The first America's Cup regatta will be held next year from April 23-26 in Cagliari, Sardinia. 

Portsmouth in England will host the second regatta with the dates announced as June 4-7.

The Cup will then come to New Zealand shores from December 17-20, with Auckland confirmed to host the 2021 match.

The wind range for racing as part of match conditions has been announced as 6.5-23 knots.

The America's Cup matchwinner will be the first team to score seven points.

Course location guidelines have also been confirmed, when selecting the Auckland racecourse locations for the 36th America's Cup.