Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The World Aquatics Swimming World Cup tour is set to begin from October 1 to 3, 2026, in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Baku will not only open the 2026 circuit but will also host a World Aquatics event for the first time, according to the official announcement.
The city, located on the western edge of the Silk Road along the Caspian Sea, is positioned as a gateway city for the competition.