The ninth stage of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series will come to Fukuoka Nov. 18-20 – the first America’s Cup race to be held in Asia. Three days of high intensity, action-packed racing will be staged off Jigyohama Beach, in one of the most prestigious sporting events the city has ever hosted:
Schedule
11/18 (Fri.)
• Practice events (not open to general public)
11/19 (Sat.)
• 10:30: Venue opens
• 11:30: Dock Out Show/Opening Ceremony
• 13:00~14:30: Races 1, 2 & 3*
• 15:00: Stage Q&A
• 17:00: Close
11/20 (Sun.)
• 10.30: Venue Opens
• 11.30: Dock Out Show/Opening Ceremony
• 13:00~14:30: Races 4, 5 & 6*
• 15:30: Awards Ceremony
• 17:00: Close
* Race times subject to change based on weather conditions.
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Getting Involved: How To Watch
Watching Live
A variety of tickets for racing on Saturday and Sunday are available. Tickets allow access to the Sandy Beach Viewing Area. There is no reserved seating so arrive early to get the best viewing spots. The viewing area will have a huge high-res screen displaying live video feeds from the boats and helicopters filming the races.
2-Day Tickets
Sandy Beach Viewing Area ¥8,000 (incl. binoculars ¥12,000)
Reserved Photographer Area – ¥25,000 *Photographer area tickets sold out*
Saturday Tickets (Nov. 19)
Sandy Beach Viewing Area – ¥4,000 (incl. binoculars ¥8,000) *Binocular tickets sold out*
Sunday Tickets (Nov. 20)
Sandy Beach Viewing Area ¥5,000 – (incl. binoculars ¥9,000) *Binocular tickets sold out*
Ticket purchases:
http://lvacws-fukuoka.jp/en/index.html
Broadcast
The Fukuoka America’s Cup will be broadcast via various news organisations worldwide. For instructions on where and how to watch the America’s Cup, head to their website.
• 11/18 (Fri.) ~ 11/20 (Sun.)
• 10:30~17:00
• Jigyohama Beach
• Chuo-ku
• http://lvacws-fukuoka.jp/en/index.html
