ACWS Schedule Newport, Rhode Island is the final stop of the 2011-2012 America’s Cup World Series (ACWS), which will feature both fleet and match racing. The event will take place June 26 - July 1, 2012.

JUNE 22 - NEWPORT CELEBRATES THE AMERICA'S CUP WORLD SERIES WITH WELCOMING EVENTS

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (events are weather permitting; will be canceled if it rains)
• 6pm-7pm - Navy Band performs at Washington Square
• 7:30pm–8:15pm - Live Improv by the award winning Bit Players - International Yacht Restoration School parking lot
• 8:30pm–10pm - Indoor screening of "America’s Cup Then & Now" at the Casino Theatre (9 Freebody Street) with live narration and  commentary by yachtsman Gary Jobson. Tickets are first come first serve.

SATURDAY JUNE 23 - ACWS NEWPORT OPENS

FREE TO THE PUBLIC ($10 FEE TO PARK ONSITE AT FORT ADAMS)
• 10am - Official ACWS Exploration Zone ribbon cutting ceremony, presented by Fidelity Investments and funded by   11th Hour Racing. Free and open to the public
• 10am-noon -  Sail Newport Family Sailing Festival, presented by Fidelity Investments
• 10am-4pm  - Sail Newport Youth Challenge Regatta 
• 11am - America's Cup World Series Village opens. Exploration Zone Opens, presented by Fidelity Investments and funded by 11th Hour Racing
• Throughout the day - AC45 Team Training occurring. No admission fee.
• 5pm - America's Cup World Series Village closes

SUNDAY JUNE 24

FREE TO THE PUBLIC ($10 FEE TO PARK ONSITE AT FORT ADAMS)
• 10am-noon -  Sail Newport Family Sailing Festival, presented by Fidelity Investments
• 10am-4pm  - Sail Newport Youth Challenge Regatta. Awards ceremony at 4:30pm. 
• 11am - America's Cup World Series Village opens. Exploration Zone Opens, presented by Fidelity Investments and funded by 11th Hour Racing
• Throughout the day - AC45 Team Training occurring. No admission fee.
• 5pm - America's Cup World Series Village closes

MONDAY JUNE 25

FREE TO THE PUBLIC ($10 FEE TO PARK ONSITE AT FORT ADAMS)
• 10am-noon -  Sail Newport Family Sailing Festival, presented by Fidelity Investments
• 11am - America's Cup World Series Village opens. Exploration Zone Opens, presented by Fidelity Investments and funded by 11th Hour Racing
•Throughout the day - AC45 Team Training occurring. No admission fee.
• 5pm - America's Cup World Series Village closes

TUESDAY JUNE 26

FREE TO THE PUBLIC ($10 FEE TO PARK ONSITE AT FORT ADAMS)
• 10am-noon -  Sail Newport Family Sailing Festival, presented by Fidelity Investments
• 11am - America's Cup World Series Village opens. Exploration Zone Opens, presented by Fidelity Investments and funded by 11th Hour Racing
• Throughout the day - AC45 Team Training occurring. No admission fee.
• 5pm - America's Cup World Series Village closes


WEDNESDAY JUNE 27

FREE TO THE PUBLIC ($10 FEE TO PARK ONSITE AT FORT ADAMS)
• 10am-noon -  Sail Newport Family Sailing Festival, presented by Fidelity Investments
• 11am - America's Cup World Series Village opens. Exploration Zone Opens, presented by Fidelity Investments and funded by 11th Hour Racing
• 2pm - Official Practice Race. No admission fee.

AMERICA'S CUP WORLD SERIES OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION
at Fort Adams State Park, FREE to the public, parking is $10
• Meet the racers and celebrate the America's Cup World Series in Newport, Rhode Island!
• 4:30-8pm Live music by The Ravers
• 6-6:45pm Welcoming and introduction of the teams, special performance by the Island Moving Company, raising of the flags of competing nations, and words from selected dignitaries.
• Cash bar
• 8pm - America's Cup World Series Village closes

THURSDAY JUNE 28 - 1ST DAY OF CHAMPIONSHIP RACING

$20 FEE TO PARK ONSITE AT FORT ADAMS
• 10am-noon - Sail Newport Family Sailing Festival, presented by Fidelity Investments
• 11am - America's Cup World Series Village opens. Exploration Zone Opens, presented by Fidelity Investments and funded by 11th Hour Racing For Ticket Information click here.
• 12pm - AC World Series Newport – Championship Racing, fleet and match racing (12pm-4pm)
• 7pm - America's Cup World Series Village closes

FRIDAY JUNE 29 - 2ND DAY OF CHAMPIONSHIP RACING

$20 FEE TO PARK ONSITE AT FORT ADAMS
• 10am-noon - Sail Newport Family Sailing Festival, presented by Fidelity Investments
• 11am - America's Cup World Series Village opens. Exploration Zone Opens, presented by Fidelity Investments and funded by 11th Hour Racing For Ticket Information click here.
• 2pm - AC World Series Newport – Championship Racing, fleet and match racing (2pm-5pm)
• 7pm - America's Cup World Series Village closes

SATURDAY JUNE 30 - 3RD DAY OF CHAMPIONSHIP RACING

$20 FEE TO PARK ONSITE AT FORT ADAMS
• 10am-noon - Sail Newport Family Sailing Festival, presented by Fidelity Investments
• 11am - America's Cup World Series Village opens. Exploration Zone Opens, presented by Fidelity Investments and funded by 11th Hour RacingFor Ticket Information click here.
• 2pm - AC World Series Newport – Championship Racing, fleet and match racing (2pm-5pm)
• 7pm - America's Cup World Series Village closes

SUNDAY, JULY 1- CHAMPIONSHIP RACING FINALS

$20 FEE TO PARK ONSITE AT FORT ADAMS
• 10am-noon - Sail Newport Family Sailing Festival, presented by Fidelity Investments
• 11am - America's Cup World Series Village opens. Exploration Zone Opens, presented by Fidelity Investments and funded by 11th Hour Racing. For Ticket Information click here.
• 2:30pm AC World Series Newport – Championship Racing, fleet and match racing finals (Televised LIVE on NBC 2:30pm-4:30pm)
• 7pm - America's Cup World Series Village closes

* Schedule subject to change, please visit: www.americascup.com
* ALL RACE TIMES ARE WEATHER PERMITTING
* Coolers, alcohol, pets and umbrellas are not permitted at the America's Cup World Series Village.
* Blankets and low-backed chairs are permited

Depending on the wind, the race area will take place in one of two areas, either the East or West Passage of the bay. The East Passage of Narragansett Bay will remain open to recreational boaters who wish to enter or exit the bay via a small waterway corridor. While spectator boats will be allowed, the host committee says due to the nature of the fast speeds and layout of the course, the best viewing will be on shore at Fort Adams.