Broadcast quality issues
While this year’s America’s Cup reached new heights in global accessibility, audience sentiment revealed cracks in the broadcast experience. Viewers cited lagging streams, missing performance metrics like VMG, and commentary that felt too Kiwi-centric, highlighting a disconnect between reach and quality.
What the fans are saying:
Despite high expectations for this year’s expanded coverage, fans were quick to point out technical flaws and tone issues. For many, the experience felt disjointed, with some left asking where and when to watch, while others were frustrated by perceived bias or spoilers.
A large part of the broadcast conversation centered on fans’ frustration over the VMG metric not being shown on television.