The prestigious World Sports Photography Awards 2026 has officially opened for entries, with Canon announced as the Official Imaging Partner for this year’s event. Recognised as the largest celebration of sports photography worldwide, the awards honour exceptional images that convey the emotion, power, and precision at the heart of sporting competition.
Canon’s involvement marks a significant milestone for the competition. With its longstanding reputation in sports imaging, the brand’s support adds new weight to the awards and introduces an exciting new accolade: the ‘Canon Emerging Talent’ award. This category is designed to spotlight rising stars under the age of 30, acknowledging the next generation of photographers making their mark in the sports photography world.
Simon Burton, Co-Founder of the World Sports Photography Awards, expressed enthusiasm over Canon’s participation: “If there’s one name synonymous with sports photography, it’s Canon. We couldn’t be more honoured or excited to welcome Canon to World Sports Photography Awards.”
The 2025 edition of the awards saw a record-breaking 2,200 photographers from 97 countries submitting over 50 different sports disciplines. This year, photographers are again invited to submit up to 10 images taken between December 2024 and November 2025, across 24 sport-specific categories. All entries are free of charge, with the submission deadline set for 24 November 2025.
Canon’s Richard Shepherd added, “Canon has a proud legacy of supporting professional sports photographers. With the ‘Canon Emerging Talent’ award, we’re extending that support to future generations of visual storytellers.”
Winning images not only receive global exposure but also set a new benchmark in the visual storytelling of sport. The competition promises another year of powerful, breathtaking photography from all corners of the sporting world.
For further information or to enter, visit the official website at www.worldsportsphotographyawards.com.
Specifications:
- Entries Open: 01 October 2025
- Submission Deadline: 24 November 2025
- Eligibility: Up to 10 images taken between December 2024 – November 2025
- Categories: 24 sports categories
- Cost: Free to enter
- New Category: Canon Emerging Talent (photographers under 30)
Price and Availability:
Entry to the World Sports Photography Awards 2026 is free of charge. Submissions can be made through the official website at www.worldsportsphotographyawards.com, with entries accepted until 24 November 2025. Only images captured between December 2024 and November 2025 are eligible. Images previously submitted to the 2025 awards are not eligible.
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