Broadcast Sport Awards 2026 opens for entries

The Broadcast Sport Awards 2026 are now open for entries.

The Awards bring together athletes, presenters, sports pundits, broadcasters, production companies, brands, rights holders, sports clubs, leagues and federations to celebrate the best in sports content over the last 12 months.

This is the sixth year of the Broadcast Sport Awards. 

The winners will be revealed at a gala dinner celebration at the London Hilton on Park Lane on 5 November 2026.

The categories cover the full range of sports content, from live sports coverage and documentaries to on-screen and off-screen talent, short-form and branded content, content creators, podcasts, and more.

The qualifying period for entries is ffrom 15 September 2025 – 4 September 2026.

The entry price is £395+VAT per entry, and the entry deadline is 4 September 2026.

The shortlist will be announced towards the end of September, and an expert judging panel of industry leaders will then decide the final winners in each category.

The winners will be revealed at the Broadcast Sport Awards 2026 gala dinner on 5 November 2026 at the London Hilton on Park Lane.

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WHY ENTER?

The Broadcast Sport Awards honour the incredible work achieved by every area of the industry, bringing truly exceptional sports coverage to our screens over the last year.

At the gala dinner celebrations on 5 November 2026, you will join the biggest names in sports talent – from presenters and pundits, to sports clubs and federations and the leading lights in sports production, documentary and heads of sports broadcasters and digital platforms.

The prestigious Broadcast Sport Awards are well respected in the industry, and a true mark of outstanding achievement.

The Broadcast Sport Awards 2026 – The Categories

• *NEW* Best Content by a Club, Athlete, League or Federation
• Best Social Media Content
• *NEW* Best Use of Data in a Sports Broadcast
• Best Use of Tech In A Sports Production
• *NEW* Branded Content of the Year
• *NEW* Content Creator of the Year
• International Programme of the Year
• Pundit of the Year
• Short-Form Content of the Year
• Sports Broadcaster/Streamer of the Year
• Sports Commentator of the Year
• Sports Documentary of the Year (Over 60 Minutes)
• Sports Documentary of the Year (Series)
• Sports Documentary of the Year (Up To 60 Minutes)
• Sports Podcast of the Year
• Sports Presenter of the Year
• Sports Production Company of the Year
• Sports Production of the Year
• Sports Production of the Year (Quadrennial)
• Sports Reporter of the Year
• TV Sports Moment of the Year
• Young Talent of the Year (On-Screen)
• Young Talent of the Year (Off-Screen)
• YouTube Channel of the Year
• Broadcast Sport Special Recognition Award (non-enterable)