The United States SailGP Team has forged a significant partnership with Crypto.com and OG Prediction Markets, marking a fusion of elite sailing and the burgeoning prediction market landscape. This multi-year collaboration comes just before the highly anticipated New York Sail Grand Prix, set to elevate the event’s profile on the city’s waterfront.
As part of the agreement, Crypto.com and OG Prediction Markets will assume the roles of Official Crypto Exchange and Official Prediction Market Partners for the U.S. SailGP Team. The partnership’s branding will be prominently displayed on the team’s F50 boat, race apparel, and within team environments, ensuring visibility both on-water and off-water throughout the season. The collaboration goes beyond mere branding, incorporating digital content campaigns and fan activations that allow supporters to engage with racing in real-time through OG Prediction Markets.
OG Prediction Markets enables users to trade on contracts linked to live sporting events and other significant global outcomes. The pairing with SailGP is posited as a natural synergy due to the league’s data-intensive racing format and its quick pace. With races often determined by narrow margins and changing conditions, SailGP provides an engaging atmosphere for prediction market enthusiasts, allowing them to follow and react to events as they unfold. Spectators at this weekend’s Grand Prix will be among the first to experience this integration firsthand.
SailGP, widely referred to as the “Formula 1 of sailing,” has cultivated a reputation for high-speed, precision racing. The league’s F50 foiling catamarans can exceed speeds of 60 miles per hour, bringing together thirteen national teams that compete at prestigious venues worldwide. The series has successfully captured a growing audience via both broadcast and streaming platforms, solidifying its status as a vibrant entity in global sports.
According to executives from Crypto.com, this partnership underscores their broader strategy to back elite competition while expanding their prediction market offerings to sports that require a keen technical understanding. The agreement is also part of the company’s initiative to bolster the U.S. presence in prediction markets and foster a larger global community focused on sports and event contracts.
For the United States SailGP Team, this partnership represents more than just the addition of sponsor logos; it opens up opportunities for deeper fan engagement and commercial growth by tapping into Crypto.com’s extensive user base and the expanding OG Prediction Markets community. Team officials have hailed the collaboration as a robust endorsement of their direction and the SailGP brand itself.
The timing of this announcement is particularly strategic, coinciding with the New York Sail Grand Prix, where this partnership’s branding will make its debut. Jointly branded content and platform integrations are also expected to launch promptly through partner channels.
Entering the 2026 season, the U.S. SailGP Team is gaining momentum both in competition and commercial ventures. Since its acquisition by private owners Ryan and Margaret McKillen and two-time world champion Mike Buckley in November 2023, the team has been focused on establishing a solid commercial foundation. Supported by investors across various sectors, it has bolstered its leadership and talent while attracting partnerships aimed at evolving into a modern American sports brand.
Under the guidance of nine-time world champion Taylor Canfield, the team features a lineup that includes Anna Weis, Hans Henken, and Michael Menninger. With a growing roster of partners and a sharper competitive edge, the team appears well-positioned for sustainable success in racing and brand development.
Crypto.com, which was founded in 2016, claims millions of users globally and emphasizes its commitment to compliance, security, and user privacy. OG operates within the wider Crypto.com ecosystem, offering prediction market contracts across diverse categories, including cryptocurrency, finance, economics, climate, and cultural outcomes. The collaboration signals a belief that sports fans are increasingly eager to engage directly with the action, going beyond simple spectator roles.
