Media Program

The event media schedule is subject to change. Please check back regularly for updates.

OPENING PRESS CONFERENCE
Friday 20 November, 10:00 - 11:00, doors open at 9:30 am
Location: Fairmont The Palm, Palm Jumeirah - Nakhlat Jumeira - Dubai - UAE
About: The SailGP Opening Press Conference will set the scene for the weekend ahead, with a moderated panel followed by interview opportunities with SailGP athletes and executives. If you have specific media requests for interviews, please email media@sailgp.com in advance. Without a request, we cannot guarantee the athlete will be present.
RSVP & Access: To enter the Press Conference, media must RSVP by sending an email to media@sailgp.com no later than Tuesday 17 November & present valid media accreditation on their smartphones when on site.

SAILGP MEDIA TECH TOUR
Friday 20 November, 12:15 - 13:00
Location: Mina Rashid Marina, Al Mina St - Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah - Port Rashid - Dubai - UAE
About: Go behind the scenes at the SailGP Tech Site and get a rare glimpse at the cutting-edge tech and elite engineering that powers the world's fastest racing on the water.
RSVP & Access: To enter the SailGP Tech Site, media must RSVP by sending an email to media@sailgp.com no later than Tuesday 17 November & present valid media accreditation on their smartphones when on site.

PRACTICE RACING
Friday 20 November, 15:00 - 16:30
Media Center open: 12:00 - 17:30
Location: Mina Rashid Marina, Al Mina St - Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah - Port Rashid - Dubai - UAE
About: All teams will have a day of practice racing prior to competition. Media are able to view and capture assets from the shore.
Access: To enter the Media Center, media must present valid media accreditation on their smartphones.

RACE-DAY MEDIA CENTER
Saturday 21 November & Sunday 22 November
Media Center open: 13:00 - 19:30
Race Management Briefing: 13:30 - 13:45
Racing from 15:00 - 16:30
Location: Mina Rashid Marina, Al Mina St - Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah - Port Rashid - Dubai - UAE
About: Media will have the opportunity to interview athletes post-race in the Media Mixed Zone after racing has concluded each day. Prize giving will start immediately after the racing has finished on Sunday at the SailGP Race Stadium.
Access: To enter the Media Center, media must present valid media accreditation on their smartphones.

The event media schedule is subject to change. Please check back regularly for updates.

OPENING PRESS CONFERENCE
Thursday 26 November, 10:00 - 11:00, doors open at 9:30 am
Location: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, West Corniche Road - Al Ras Al Akhdar - Abu Dhabi - UAE
About: The SailGP Opening Press Conference will set the scene for the weekend ahead, with a moderated panel followed by interview opportunities with SailGP athletes and executives. If you have specific media requests for interviews, please email media@sailgp.com in advance. Without a request, we cannot guarantee the athlete will be present.
RSVP & Access: To enter the Press Conference, media must RSVP by sending an email to media@sailgp.com no later than Tuesday 24 November & present valid media accreditation on their smartphones when on site.

SAILGP MEDIA TECH TOUR
Friday 27 November, 11:15 - 12:00
Location: Emirates Palace Marina, Emirates Palace Hotel, Al Khalidiya - Abu Dhabi - UAE
About: Go behind the scenes at the SailGP Tech Site and get a rare glimpse at the cutting-edge tech and elite engineering that powers the world's fastest racing on the water.
RSVP & Access:To enter the SailGP Tech Site, media must RSVP by sending an email to media@sailgp.com no later than Tuesday 24 November & present valid media accreditation on their smartphones when on site.

PRACTICE RACING
Friday 27 November, 14:00 - 15:30
Media Center open: 11:00 - 16:30
Location: Emirates Palace Marina, Emirates Palace Hotel, Al Khalidiya - Abu Dhabi - UAE
About: All teams will have a day of practice racing prior to competition. Media are able to view and capture assets from the shore.
Access: To enter the Media Center, media must present valid media accreditation on their smartphones.

RACE-DAY MEDIA CENTER
Saturday 28 November & Sunday 29 November
Media Center open: 11:00 - 18:30
Race Management Briefing: 12:30 - 12:45
Racing from 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Emirates Palace Marina, Emirates Palace Hotel,Al Khalidiya - Abu Dhabi - UAE
About: Media will have the opportunity to interview athletes post-race in the Media Mixed Zone after racing has concluded each day. Prize giving will start immediately after the racing has finished on Sunday at the SailGP Race Stadium.
Access: To enter the Media Center, media must present valid media accreditation on their smartphones.