The 2026 Sony World Photography Awards competition is ending soon – don’t miss your opportunity to enter for free. With its unparalleled reach, the Sony World Photography Awards can take the careers of photographers to the next level. The Awards help spotlight photographers who are telling the story of our time. With the Open and Youth Competition closing on January 6 at 13:00 GMT (8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT), and the Professional Competition closing on January 13 at 13:00 GMT (8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT), you have about a month left to submit your images. See each competition below and learn more at worldphoto.org/swpa.
Professional Competition
Deadline: January 13 at 13:00 GMT (8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT)
Rewarding the best photo series worldwide. Entry is free and you could win $25,000, a solo show, a range of Sony Digital Imaging equipment, a professional career-development day - plus more! Learn more and enter the Professional Competition HERE.
Open Competition
Deadline: January 6 at 13:00 GMT (8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT)
Rewarding the best single images worldwide. Entry is free and you could win $5,000, top Sony Digital Imaging equipment, inclusion in the London exhibition and book - plus more! Learn more and enter the Open Competition HERE.
Youth Competition
Deadline: January 6 at 13:00 GMT (8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT)
Open to photographers aged 19 and under. Entry is free and you could win top Sony Digital Imaging equipment, inclusion in the London exhibition and the annual book - plus more! Learn more and enter the Youth Competition HERE.
Alpha Female Award
Deadline: January 6 at 13:00 GMT (8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT)
The Alpha Female Award is focused on supporting and championing women photographers around the globe. Winner receives Sony Digital Imaging equipment and inclusion in the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition in London. Learn more and enter for the Alpha Female Award HERE.
National & Regional Awards
Deadline: Varies
The National and Regional Awards is a program within the Sony World Photography Awards set up to support local photographic communities around the world. Each participating country or region selects photographers from a competition of their choice in the Sony World Photography Awards. Learn more about the National and Regional Awards HERE.
