World Press Photo Contest

Deadline: Next deadline not announced
Entry Fee: Free in the previous edition
Prize: Next edition’s prize details to be announced
Website: www.worldpressphoto.org/contest

Submissions are not currently open. Check the official website for the next call.

About the Competition

An annual award for professional photojournalism and documentary photography. The 2026 contest is closed. A January 18, 2027 deadline has not been confirmed on the official site; the next call is awaited.

Official competition website and rules

Prizes

The award presents selected work through its international platform, exhibitions and publications. Confirm the next edition’s cash awards and benefits when its rules are released.

Theme

Photojournalism and documentary photography. Refer to the official site for the next edition’s theme and category descriptions.

Eligibility

Professional photographers working in journalism or documentary photography. Recent rules require evidence of professional status. Entry is free; next-edition image dates and categories are still to be confirmed.

Copyrights & Licensing

Consult the official entry rules for publication, exhibition and promotional licences, permissions and verification requirements. The next edition’s terms have not yet been released.