TVNZ Returns As Host Broadcaster In New Zealand For The Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup

One of the most iconic and innovative broadcast partnerships in America’s Cup history returns for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, Naples as TVNZ (Television New Zealand) confirms their exclusive rights, with comprehensive coverage across TVNZ 1, DUKE, TVNZ+ and 1News.

With a history that dates back to the 1987 America’s Cup in Fremantle, Western Australia, TVNZ has been a valued part of the competition’s history capturing some of the most quintessential moments, particularly in the illustrious story of Emirates Team New Zealand through the recent iterations, delivering outstanding moments to captivated New Zealand audiences.

Grant Dalton, CEO of Emirates Team New Zealand welcomed TVNZ back saying: “Historically, TVNZ has always delivered compelling coverage and a unique connection with the America’s Cup to the people of New Zealand by bringing innovative graphics and the best Kiwi world-class commentators that captured Kiwi’s imagination through the ups and downs the America’s Cup always delivers. It’s great that we could bring TVNZ back for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup and give fans free-to-air coverage of what is set to be a stand-out Cup in Naples where we go into the ‘Lion’s Den’ as the Defender seeking to win for the fourth time in a row which would be unprecedented in the competition’s 175 year history.”

Nadia Tolich, TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer, said it is exciting to have America’s Cup join the blockbuster line-up of live sport available at TVNZ.

“Emirates Team New Zealand is part of Aotearoa’s DNA. As a nation, we love getting behind our team out on the water and it will be a privilege to bring viewers every regatta and race, live, and free-to-view across our platforms.

“We’re right behind Grant and the team as they compete to once again make America’s Cup as New Zealand’s Cup.”

TVNZ will begin its coverage with the first Prelim Regatta in Sardinia from the 21st -24th May 2026 with a focus on Emirates Team New Zealand’s two-boat entry, one of which will be crewed by a 50/50 mix of Women & Youth sailors.

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