SAILGP
SAN FRANCISCO AWAITS: RACE TIMES AND RACE MAP CONFIRMED
Excitement is building for SailGP’s fifth visit to the iconic city of San Francisco as the fleet prepares to go to battle at the second event of the league’s back-to-back USA double header on March 22-23.
SailGP has arrived in San Francisco fresh from a an electrifying Los Angeles showdown, which saw Giles Scott’s NorthStar Canada best league heavyweights New Zealand and Australia on the Port of Los Angeles.
Set against the backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco is one of the most iconic venues on the 2025 Season calendar.
Unlike the tight track of L.A., the racecourse of San Francisco is wide open, with plenty of opportunities for overtakes when fleet racing gets underway. San Francisco’s conditions traditionally consist of high winds with strong currents, favoring the most experienced teams like New Zealand, Australia and Emirates GBR. However, this weekend’s forecast looks more moderate, which could open up the field to a greater number of teams.
SailGP’s Race Stadium, which includes big screens, race commentary, live experiences and post-racing entertainment, as well as the opportunity to buy delicious food and drink and official SailGP merchandise, will be open to fans from 1pm-5pm PDT, with racing on both days will take place between 2.30pm-4pm PDT.
SailGP’s official Race Village is located with the perfect vantage point for fans to watch the F50s scream across the finish line.
How to buy tickets
There are still ticket options available for fans wanting to watch the league’s action-packed entertainment in San Francisco, from the shoreside options of Waterfront Grandstand and Waterfront Premium to the on-water Bring Your Own Boat programme.
What happened in San Francisco last season?
Last season, San Francisco played host to SailGP Season 4 Grand Final, which saw Australia, New Zealand and underdogs Spain go head to head for the ultimate prize of the SailGP Championship title and $2 million.
As the strongest team of the season, New Zealand was considered a strong contender, while triple SailGP champions Australia was the clear favorite. But when racing got underway, it was Spain which stunned its competitors and the sell out crowds, beating both league heavyweights and crossing the line in jubilant scenes
