American Express Named Title Sponsor of Inaugural Hong Kong Sail Grand Prix as Ticket Details Revealed
New sponsorship in Hong Kong puts American Express at the heart of SailGP's debut in the city, with eligible Cardmembers to receive exclusive pre-sale access and savings to the opening event of the Rolex SailGP Championship 2027 Season. Ticket details revealed.
HONG KONG, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SailGP today announced American Express as Title Sponsor of the inaugural American Express Hong Kong Sail Grand Prix, as the Rolex SailGP Championship prepares for its highly-anticipated debut in one of Asia's most influential lifestyle and entertainment destinations on January 23-24, 2027.
The sponsorship will put American Express at the heart of SailGP's Hong Kong debut, connecting Cardmembers with special access and premium experiences around the city. These include a Cardmember priority booking ahead of wider ticket sales, exclusive savings on ticket purchase as well as other race-day experiences, as the Championship opens its 2027 Season against the iconic backdrop of Victoria Harbour.
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 One-day | $1,120 Race Weekend - 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 Hong Kong and the opening event of the 2027 Rolex SailGP Championship Season. The Championship will bring its close-to-shore stadium racing format to Victoria Harbour, transforming the waterfront into a purpose-built Race Stadium across two action-packed days.
SailGP CEO and co-Founder Sir Russell Coutts said: "Hong Kong is an incredibly important market for SailGP and the perfect venue to begin our 2027 Season. It is a city defined by global ambition, energy and world-class experiences, and American Express is an ideal partner to help us bring this new event to life."
"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 Hong Kong from the very first event."
Walter Liu, Head of Asia Region at American Express said: "At American Express, we are constantly looking for new ways to make Cardmembership more rewarding, from premium benefits to access to some of the most sought-after events in Hong Kong and beyond. We are delighted to be the Title Sponsor of the inaugural American Express Hong Kong Sail Grand Prix, which sets to bring that commitment to life by giving our Cardmembers privileged access and exclusive benefits to a world-class sporting event right here in Hong Kong."
The American Express Hong Kong Sail Grand Prix is proud to be an "M" Mark event that helps enhance the image of Hong Kong as Asia's sports event capital. The "M" Mark awarded by the Major Sports Events Committee, symbolises intense, spectacular and signature events in the territory sports calendar.
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.
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