Italy will host the next edition of the America’s Cup sailing competition in 2027 in Naples, the country’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Thursday. It will be the first time for Italy to organize such an event, which is considered the most prestigious sailing competition in the world.

Italy will host the next edition of the America's Cup in 2027 in Naples, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday, the first time for the country to host sailing's most prestigious competition.

Naples in Italy will host the 38th America’s Cup after holders New Zealand were unable to stage the sailing regatta in their own country. The Aotearoa government rejected attempts by Emirates Team New Zealand after the Kiwis won the last event in Barcelona,