🇧🇷 CMAS Pan American Championships of Finswimming and Freediving 2027 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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The Brazilian Confederation of Underwater Sports (CBES) has announced on its official Instagram account that Rio de Janeiro has been officially confirmed as the host city for the World Underwater Federation (CMAS) Pan American Championships for Freediving and Finswimming, to be held in the second half of 2027.

This announcement represents an unprecedented milestone for the sport on the continent, marking the first time Brazil will host a Pan American Championship that brings together these disciplines in a large-scale continental event.

The selection of Rio de Janeiro, a city recognized worldwide for its sporting tradition and for hosting some of the biggest international events in history, reaffirms the international sports community’s confidence in Brazil’s ability to organize high-level technical and institutional competitions.

The 2027 Pan American Championships will bring together athletes, coaches, referees, and officials from across the Americas, solidifying its position as the largest continental event for underwater sports and a significant catalyst for the growth of these disciplines throughout the region.

For Brazil, hosting this championship represents a new chapter in the development of underwater sports, strengthening athlete training, expanding the sport’s international visibility, and creating new opportunities for future generations.

For Rio de Janeiro, the event reaffirms the city’s role as one of the world’s great sporting capitals, promoting sports tourism, cultural exchange, and integration among the nations of the continent.

For all of the Americas, these Pan American Championships symbolize a moment of unity, growth, and international projection for underwater sports.

CBES remains committed to leading this development process, working to strengthen the sport in Brazil and actively contributing to the expansion and consolidation of underwater sports throughout the continent.

The road to the Rio 2027 Pan American Underwater Championships begins now.

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Last Updated on March 6, 2026