Gliwice, Poland — The World Underwater Federation (CMAS) and the Polish Underwater Federation (Polski Związek Płetwonurkowania) have officially announced that Gliwice, Poland, will host the 2026 CMAS Finswimming Indoor World Cup. The premier event is scheduled to take place from November 20 to 22, 2026, bringing together elite athletes, coaches, and national delegations from around the globe.
The Host City: Gliwice
Located in the heart of southern Poland’s Silesian region, Gliwice blends a rich historical heritage with modern infrastructure. Famous for landmarks such as the Wooden Radio Tower (the tallest wooden structure in the world), the stunning Market Square, and the Palm House, the city offers an ideal setting for both competition and relaxation.
Gliwice is easily accessible through excellent transport links:
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By Air: It is located approximately 45 km from Katowice International Airport (KTW) (35–40 minutes by car) and about 110 km from Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) (1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes).
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By Road: It sits at the intersection of Poland’s two main motorways, the A1 (north-south) and A4 (east-west), ensuring fast connections with neighboring European countries.
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The Competition Venue: “Olimpijczyk” Indoor Swimming Pool
The events will take place at the “Olimpijczyk” Indoor Swimming Pool, located at Oriona Street 120, Gliwice.
Facility Specifications
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Dimensions: Length 50 m, Width 25 m.
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Lanes: 10 lanes.
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Depth: 2 meters.
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Water Temperature: 27–28 °C.
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Spectator Capacity: 700 seats.
Categories and Event Disciplines
The competition is open to athletes holding a CMAS license and is divided into three age categories (men and women):
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Senior (Cat. “A”): 18 years and older.
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Junior 1 (Cat. “B”): 16–17 years.
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Junior 2 (Cat. “C” and “D”): 12–15 years.
Disciplines
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Surface Finswimming (SF): 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m.
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Apnea (AP): 50m.
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Immersion with Compressed-Air Breathing Apparatus (IM): 100m, 200m, 400m (using compressed air, max 200 bar).
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Bi-Fins (BF): 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m.
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Relays: $4\times100\text{m}$ SF (Men/Women) and $4\times100\text{m}$ SB Mixed.
Rankings and awards are provided for individual athletes, clubs, national teams, and countries, alongside strict anti-doping controls in compliance with CMAS and WADA rules.
General Schedule
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November 19, 2026 (Day -1): Arrival of delegations.
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November 20–22, 2026: Competition days featuring morning and afternoon sessions, followed by medal ceremonies.
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November 23, 2026 (Day 4): Departure of delegations.
Deadlines and Useful Information
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October 1, 2026: Deadline for preliminary participation declarations (Annex 1) and visa requests (Annex 5).
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October 10, 2026: Deadline for accommodation and transportation bookings (Annex 2).
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October 31, 2026: Online registration of all delegation members via the CMAS Portal (Annex 3).
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November 6, 2026: Deadline for payment of organization fees via bank transfer.
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Currency: Polish Złoty (PLN).
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Electricity: 230V, 50 Hz, plug types E and C.
For further details, the Local Organising Committee can be contacted via email at [email protected] or by phone at +48-668-70-10-18.