Royal Ocean Racing Club Sets Dates for 2027 Admiral’s Cup

The Admiral’s Cup trophy, first awarded in 1957, remains one of offshore racing’s most coveted prizes. Courtesy RORC

The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has confirmed that the next edition of the Admiral’s Cup will be held July 15–30, 2027. The announcement follows the successful revival of the event this year after a two-decade hiatus.

The Admiral’s Cup, first contested in 1957, has long been considered the unofficial world championship of offshore team racing. The event’s demanding format includes both inshore races and major offshore passages, culminating in the Rolex Fastnet Race.

“The 2025 Admiral’s Cup marked a new chapter for this historic competition,” said Race Director Steve Cole. “The response from sailors, teams, and supporters was extraordinary. The passion, skill, and camaraderie on display proved that the Admiral’s Cup remains the ultimate test of team racing in offshore sailing. In 2027, we intend to raise the bar even higher.”

Teams from across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania are expected to compete in 2027, with the RORC anticipating an even larger international fleet. Pierre Casiraghi, Vice President of Yacht Club de Monaco and skipper of the victorious 2025 team, called the regatta “an extraordinary event, brilliantly organised and fiercely competitive.”

Teams battle for position during the 2025 Admiral’s Cup, where national pride and skill were on full display. Courtesy RORC

Further details on the 2027 Admiral’s Cup, including entry criteria and the full racing and social schedule, will be released in the months ahead.

More information is available at admiralscup.rorc.org.

Catch the final 2025 Admiral’s Cup race report HERE.

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