SportAccord has confirmed that its SportAccord Convention will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, 9-13 May 2027. Following the postponement of the 2026 edition in the Azerbaijan capital due to events in the Gulf (Baku is 560km from Iran), SportAccord and its partners in Azerbaijan have worked closely together to secure the new dates.
Baku, recently named World Capital of Sport, will host 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.
SportAccord president, prof. Dr Uğur Erdener said: “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.”
Azerbaijan’s minister of youth and sports, H.E. Farid Gayibov said: “Baku is ready. 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.”
SportAccord is in advanced discussions with several world-class cities regarding future editions of the Convention, and the organisation expects to announce additional host locations for the coming years.
