American Express Named Title Sponsor of Inaugural Hong Kong Sail Grand Prix as Ticket Details Revealed
American Express (AXP) has been named title sponsor of the inaugural Hong Kong Sail Grand Prix, scheduled for January 23–24, 2027.
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American Express (AXP) has been named title sponsor of the inaugural Hong Kong Sail Grand Prix, scheduled for January 23–24, 2027.
The event at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal will open the Rolex SailGP Championship’s 2027 season. American Express will be integrated across the race stadium and event experience, with eligible Cardmembers receiving priority ticket access, exclusive savings and race-day experiences. Cardmember priority booking runs October 21–22, 2026, followed by SailGP+ presales October 23–26; both end earlier if allocations are exhausted. Public ticket sales begin October 27.
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The sponsorship will put American Express at the heart of SailGP's
As Title Sponsor of the Hong Kong Sail Grand Prix, American Express will be integrated across the SailGP Race Stadium and event experience, connecting the brand with SailGP's unique combination of high-speed racing, premium hospitality, technology and entertainment.
As part of the announcement, SailGP also confirmed presale windows and on-sale dates for tickets to the new event, with eligible American Express Cardmembers receiving first access through an exclusive priority booking on October 21-22, 2026.
SailGP+ members will have their exclusive presale window October 23-26, before tickets go on sale to the public on October 27. Tickets are limited and fans are encouraged to get in early to avoid missing out on their place to see the world's most exciting racing on water as identical high-tech F50 catamarans race just metres from shore at speeds exceeding 100 km/h.
KEY EVENT INFORMATION:
- American Express Priority Booking: 10am HKT Wednesday, October 21 - 5pm HKT Thursday, October 22*
- Waterfront Grandstand:$700 $1,120 - SailGP+ Pre-sale: 10am HKT Friday, October 23 - 5pm HKT Monday, October 26* – exclusive to SailGP+ members, sign up at SailGP.com/HongKong
- General Public On-sale: From 10am HKT Tuesday, October 27
- Event Date: Saturday & Sunday, January 23-24, 2027
- Location: Kai Tak Cruise Terminal,
Hong Kong
* Or until allocations are exhausted.
The American Express Hong Kong Sail Grand Prix will mark SailGP's first event in
SailGP CEO and co-Founder Sir Russell Coutts said: "
"We are a global sports and entertainment property that brings together elite racing, technology, hospitality and culture in the world's most iconic cities. With American Express joining us as Title Sponsor, we have an opportunity to create something genuinely distinctive for fans and guests in
Walter Liu, Head of
The American Express Hong Kong Sail Grand Prix is proud to be an "M" Mark event that helps enhance the image of
ROLEX SAILGP CHAMPIONSHIP – 2027 SEASON CALENDAR
JAN 23-24 – American Express Hong Kong Sail Grand Prix
FEB 20-21 – Australia Sail Grand Prix | Perth
APR 3-4 – San Francisco Sail Grand Prix
MAY 1-2 – Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix
MAY 15-16 – Canada Sail Grand Prix | Halifax
JUNE 5-6 – New York Sail Grand Prix
JULY 24-25 – Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth
AUG 14-15 – Germany Sail Grand Prix | Sassnitz
SEP 4-5 – Spain Sail Grand Prix | Valencia
SEP 11-12 – Italy Sail Grand Prix | Rome
OCT 9-10 – Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix
NOV 20-21 – Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix, presented by DP World
NOV / DEC TBC – Rolex SailGP Championship 2027 Season Grand Final.
ABOUT SAILGP | The most exciting racing on water, the Rolex SailGP Championship sees national teams battling it out in identical high-tech, high-speed 50-foot foiling catamarans at iconic venues around the world. Racing faster than the wind at speeds exceeding 100 km/h, SailGP is driven by the sport's top athletes, with national pride, personal glory and Championship prize money at stake. Visit SailGP.com to find out more.
ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS | American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology. Our colleagues around the world back our customers with differentiated products, services and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.
Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express' brand is built on trust, security and service, and a rich history of delivering innovation and Membership value for our customers. We seek to provide the world's best customer experience every day to a broad range of consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations, and we build and manage relationships with millions of merchants across our global network.
For more information about American Express, visit americanexpress.com/hk, americanexpress.com/en-us/newsroom/, and ir.americanexpress.com.
SAILGP MEDIA CONTACTS | Sam Okely; Communications Manager, APAC; sokely@sailgp.com; +61 433 595 706
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