World Sports Photography Awards 2027

Deadline: November 23, 2026
Entry Fee: Free
Prize: Sponsor-provided prizes and international recognition
Website: www.worldsportsphotographyawards.com/

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About the Competition

A global competition for sports photography, sponsored by Canon. The 2027 awards close November 23, 2026.

Official competition website and rules

Prizes

Prizes are supplied by the awards’ sponsors. The official 2027 call does not specify a fixed cash grand prize.

Theme

Enter sports images conveying action, emotion, athleticism or sporting stories across 24 categories.

Eligibility

Free entry. Submit up to ten images made between December 2025 and November 2026. Review the official FAQ for entrant eligibility, image specifications and category rules.

Copyrights & Licensing

Entrants must own copyright. Entry grants the awards, sponsors, partners and media licensees a non-exclusive, irrevocable, worldwide licence without a time limit for awards-related uses, including publications, exhibitions and promotional media. Read the full terms.

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