EMRT CALENDAR FOR 2026 EVENTS IS PUBLISHED
The European Match Race Tour has officially revealed its 2026 calendar, promising a spectacular season full of tactical intensity and breathtaking coastal backdrops. From the azure waters of the Aegean to the dramatic fjords of the North, this year’s tour spans across Europe, before culminating in one of the most prestigious venues in sailing history.
The 2026 European Match Race Tour introduces venues in Greece, Spain, Turkey, Norway, and Bulgaria, bringing professional match racing to iconic locations. The 2026 Tour circuit will visit the historic coastlines of Greece and Turkey, the Spanish capital, the challenging fjords of Norway, and the rising sailing hub of Bulgaria.
The season will reach its crescendo in Naples, Italy. As the home waters for the upcoming America’s Cup, Naples provides a prestigious backdrop for the EMRT Grand Final. Competitors will battle for the European Match Race Tour title in the same stadium that hosts the oldest and most famous trophy in international sport.
The 2026 Tour schedule solidifies the EMRT as the premier platform for match racing in Europe, combining high-stakes competition with world-class hospitality.
Each stop utilizes identical supplied boats, ensuring a 100% fair playing field where victory is determined solely by the skill of the crew.
The European Match Race Tour is the first and only professional match racing series in Europe. Established to promote the highest level of tactical sailing, the Tour features elite international teams competing in identical boats across various European venues.
The 2026 European Match Race Tour introduces venues in Greece, Spain, Turkey, Norway, and Bulgaria, bringing professional match racing to iconic locations. The 2026 Tour circuit will visit the historic coastlines of Greece and Turkey, the Spanish capital, the challenging fjords of Norway, and the rising sailing hub of Bulgaria.
The season will reach its crescendo in Naples, Italy. As the home waters for the upcoming America’s Cup, Naples provides a prestigious backdrop for the EMRT Grand Final. Competitors will battle for the European Match Race Tour title in the same stadium that hosts the oldest and most famous trophy in international sport.
The 2026 Tour schedule solidifies the EMRT as the premier platform for match racing in Europe, combining high-stakes competition with world-class hospitality.
Each stop utilizes identical supplied boats, ensuring a 100% fair playing field where victory is determined solely by the skill of the crew.
The European Match Race Tour is the first and only professional match racing series in Europe. Established to promote the highest level of tactical sailing, the Tour features elite international teams competing in identical boats across various European venues.
provisional calendar
| Stop | Location | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Stop I | Rhodes, Greece | Match Racing in the beautiful Aegean waters |
| Stop II | Madrid, Spain | Stop in the Spanish capital |
| Stop III | Lillehammer, Norway | Experience in the Nordic fjords |
| Stop IV | Marmaris, Turkey | Reliable thermal winds inside the beautiful bay of Marmaris |
| Stop V | Varna, Bulgaria | Challenge inside the port of Varna |
| Grand Final | Naples, Italy | America's Cup waters: The ultimate showdown |