The World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup 2026 will kick off between 27th and 28th March 2026 in Somabay, Egypt.
The 2026 season opener will once again be held in the clear, turquoise-tinted waters of Somabay, following the previously hosted 2025 and 2024 World Cups opening stops, in addition to the 2023 edition, which was part of the multi-sport Egypt Aquatics Festival.