Louis Vuitton Cup Preliminary Races
The opening salvo of the America's Cup challenger series.
Louis Vuitton Cup Preliminary Races
The opening salvo of the America's Cup challenger series.
The Louis Vuitton Cup brings the world's most technically advanced sailing teams to the Red Sea for high-stakes match racing. Jeddah's waterfront becomes a floating salon of naval engineering and old-money tradition.
Why it matters
The intersection of extreme sport and extreme wealth — where yacht clubs compete for the oldest trophy in international sport.
- Where: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Dates: 2026-01-08 – 2026-01-12
- Category: yachting
- Region: Middle East
- Ideal trip length: 4–5 nights
- Status: expected
- Best for: Yachting enthusiasts
Comparable yachting dates worldwide
- Monaco Yacht Show 2026 — Monaco, Monaco
- St. Barths Bucket Regatta — Gustavia, St. Barthélemy
- Copa del Rey Sailing Regatta — Palma, Spain
Other Middle East dates in the calendar
- Dubai Food Festival 2026 — Dubai
- Art Dubai 2026 — Dubai
- Dubai World Cup 2026 — Dubai
- Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix — Sakhir
- Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix — Lusail
- Dubai Design Week 2026 — Dubai
- Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — Abu Dhabi
- New Year's Eve Dubai 2026 — Dubai
- Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship 2026 — Abu Dhabi
- Dubai Desert Classic 2026 — Dubai
- DP World Tour Championship 2026 — Dubai
Where to stay
- The St. Regis Red Sea
- EDITION Jeddah
Where to eat
Published by Peters Signature Travel.