Baku to host SportAccord Convention - landmark edition of world’s most influential sports gathering
Baku, May 6, AZERTAC
SportAccord confirmed that the SportAccord Convention, landmark edition of the world’s most influential sports gathering, will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 9-13 May 2027.
The Baku City Circuit announced that the event will bring together more than 120 international sports federations.
Following the postponement of the 2026 edition, SportAccord and its partners in Azerbaijan have worked closely together to secure dates that will deliver the best possible experience for all participants.
Baku, recently named World Capital of Sport, will provide an exceptional setting for what promises to be one of the most anticipated editions of the Convention in recent years, bringing together leaders from the International Olympic Committee, International Federations, host cities, rights holders, and the wider sports industry.
“Baku holds a special significance for me, and I have no doubt it will deliver an extraordinary edition of our Convention. The commitment shown by our Azerbaijani partners throughout this process has been exceptional. This edition will also mark an important moment for SportAccord itself, as we continue to evolve our vision for what this Convention can and should be for the global sports movement,” SportAccord President Prof. Dr. Uğur Erdener said.
“Baku is ready. As World Capital of Sport, the city looks forward to welcoming the global sports community and delivering a Convention that reflects our ambition and our enduring partnership with SportAccord. We are confident that 9-13 May 2027 will mark a defining moment for the future of international sport,” said Azerbaijan’s Minister of Youth and Sports.
SportAccord is also continuing to build a strong programme of initiatives for the remainder of 2026, with further updates to follow in the coming weeks. With SportAccord in advanced discussions with several world-class cities regarding future editions of the Convention, the organisation expects to announce additional host locations for the coming years, reflecting a strong and exciting pipeline ahead.
The convention was previously scheduled for May 24–28, 2026.
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