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title: Clio Sports 2026
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- [Why Enter?](https://info.clios.com/cs26#anchor-2)
- [Key Dates](https://info.clios.com/cs26#anchor-1)
- [Categories](https://info.clios.com/cs26#anchor-3)
- [What's New](https://info.clios.com/cs26#anchor-7)
- [Past Winners](https://info.clios.com/cs26#anchor-4)
- [Past Entrants](https://info.clios.com/cs26#anchor-5)

Why Enter? Key Dates Categories What's New Past Winners Past Entrants

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## Unleash Your Creativity

Sign up to receive the 2026 Clio Sports Entry Kit

# Clio Sports 2026

**Force of Nature**

Clio Sports, founded in 2014, is one of six verticals developed by the Clios to celebrate creative excellence in a specialized field. The program champions boundary-pushing marketing, advertising, and communications from the teams, leagues, brands, agencies, and media brands that shape sports culture. Each cycle, leaders from across the global sports industry convene to determine which entries will earn the prestigious Grand, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Clio Sports Awards. 

Like nature, sports and creativity aren't constructed. They're instinctive. It's in our nature to move. To create. To innovate. We are each a force unto ourselves.

Nature doesn't wait. Neither should you.

[Enter Now](https://new-entries.clios.com/programs/24792)

## Why enter?

**You can't win if you don't enter!**

### Recognition and prestige

### Client/partner acquisition and retention

### Talent retention and recruitment

### Employee morale and pride

### Increased visibility and PR for your standout work

### Make a statement across your industry and beyond

## Key Dates

All dates are subject to change.

1. ### JANUARY 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
   
   ### ELIGIBILITY WINDOW
2. ### APRIL 21, 2026
   
   ### **CALL FOR ENTRIES**
3. ### JUNE 5, 2026
   
   ### FIRST ENTRY DEADLINE
4. ### JULY 17, 2026
   
   ### SECOND ENTRY DEADLINE
5. ### JULY 28, 2026
   
   ### JURY ANNOUNCEMENT
6. ### AUGUST 14, 2026
   
   ### THIRD ENTRY DEADLINE
7. ### SEPTEMBER 4, 2026
   
   # FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE
8. ### NOVEMBER 4, 2026
   
   ### WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT
9. ### NOVEMBER 11, 2026
   
   ### OF THE YEAR FINALISTS ANNOUNCEMENT
10. ### DECEMBER 8, 2026
    
    ### **CLIO SPORTS AWARDS SHOW (NYC)**

## Check out our Mediums

[Mediums + Categories](https://clios.com/clio-sports/entry-information/mediums-4/#tab-container)

# New for 2026

##### NEW Medium

[Linear and Streaming Broadcast Coverage](https://clios.com/clio-sports/entry-information/mediums-4/#Professional-linear-and-streaming-broadcast-coverage)<https://clios.com/clio-sports/entry-information/sports/#Professional-linear-and-streaming-broadcast-coverage>: Entries in this medium are for sports broadcast coverage, including linear, streams, & lives, and studio shows taking place during and around sports events.

##### REVAMPED Medium

[Film](https://clios.com/clio-sports/entry-information/mediums-4/#Professional-film): This medium will now have content-based categories, rather than duration-based.

- Broadcast
- Commercial Brand (Short-Form)
- Commercial Brand (Long-Form)
- Documentary Storytelling
- Film or Show Teaser/Trailer
- In-Game/In-Venue
- Season/Campaign Launch
- Sports Property/Rights Holder

##### NEW Categories

##### Within the [Digital/Mobile](https://clios.com/clio-sports/entry-information/mediums-4/#Professional-digital-mobile) Medium:

- E-commerce
- Emerging Technology
- Wearables

Within the [Esports](https://clios.com/clio-sports/entry-information/mediums-4/#Professional-esports) Medium:

- Public Relations

Within the [Experiential/Activation](https://clios.com/clio-sports/entry-information/mediums-4/#Professional-experiential-activation) Medium:

- Social Good/Community

Within the **[Gameday Fan Experience](https://clios.com/clio-sports/entry-information/mediums-4/#Professional-gameday-fan-experience)** Medium:

- Use of Technology
- Video Package

Within the <https://clios.com/clio-sports/entry-information/sports/#Professional-innovation>[Innovation](https://clios.com/clio-sports/entry-information/mediums-4/#Professional-innovation) Medium:

- Linear and Streaming Broadcast Coverage

Within the [**Social Media**](https://clios.com/clio-sports/entry-information/mediums-4/#Professional-social-media) Medium:

- Comprehensive Social Campaign

Within the [**Sports Betting**](https://clios.com/clio-sports/entry-information/mediums-4/#Professional-sports-betting) Medium:

- Digital/Mobile
- Social Media

# 2025 AWARDS SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

![](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GENERAL%20OPTION.jpg?width=2000&height=1334&name=GENERAL%20OPTION.jpg)

![JD2_0921](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JD2_0921.jpg?width=2000&height=1334&name=JD2_0921.jpg "JD2_0921")

![DB1_1345](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DB1_1345.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=DB1_1345.jpg "DB1_1345")

![JD2_1784](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JD2_1784.jpg?width=1200&height=800&name=JD2_1784.jpg "JD2_1784")

![DB2_8366](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DB2_8366.jpg?width=1200&height=800&name=DB2_8366.jpg "DB2_8366")

![DB2_8029-1](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DB2_8029-1.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=DB2_8029-1.jpg "DB2_8029-1")

[View All Photos Here](https://clios.com/gallery/2025-clio-sports-awards-show/)

# Past Winners

![](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%2019.png?width=3240&height=2421&name=Frame%2019.png)

![](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%2020.png?width=3240&height=2421&name=Frame%2020.png)

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![](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%2025.png?width=3240&height=2421&name=Frame%2025.png)

![Frame 24 (1)](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%2024%20(1).png?width=4320&height=3228&name=Frame%2024%20(1).png)

![](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%2026.png?width=3240&height=2421&name=Frame%2026.png)

![](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%2028.png?width=3240&height=2421&name=Frame%2028.png)

[Full Winners Gallery](https://clios.com/winners-gallery/explore?vertical=Clio+Sports&season=2025)

# Past Entrants

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# presenting Sponsor

[![NASCAR_Circle_R_FullColor_onBlack_CMYK](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NASCAR_Circle_R_FullColor_onBlack_CMYK.png?width=300&height=49&name=NASCAR_Circle_R_FullColor_onBlack_CMYK.png "NASCAR_Circle_R_FullColor_onBlack_CMYK")](https://nvgt.com/)

# Supporting Sponsors

[![](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MM-Logo-Stacked-White.png?width=200&height=124&name=MM-Logo-Stacked-White.png)](https://massivemusic.com/)

[![](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Nav-2020-Logo-Light.png?width=400&height=80&name=Nav-2020-Logo-Light.png)](https://nvgt.com/)

# Sponsors

# CreaTive Partners

[![](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/apple_white.png?width=150&height=184&name=apple_white.png)](https://burnandbroad.com/)

[![](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ryval%20logo_white.png?width=300&height=114&name=Ryval%20logo_white.png)](https://www.ryvalstudios.com/)

# Partners

[![](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MuseByClios-Horizontal-White.png?width=275&height=68&name=MuseByClios-Horizontal-White.png)](https://musebyclios.com/category/sports/)

[![](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AOTW-Horizontal-White.png?width=275&height=52&name=AOTW-Horizontal-White.png)](https://www.adsoftheworld.com/)

<https://www.facebook.com/> <https://www.twitter.com/> <https://www.instagram.com/> <https://podcasts.apple.com/> [mailto:email@email.com](mailto:email@email.com)

 

![CLIOS_Horizontal-White (1)](https://info.clios.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CLIOS_Horizontal-White%20(1).jpg?width=285&height=108&name=CLIOS_Horizontal-White%20(1).jpg)

The Clios were founded in 1959 to celebrate creative excellence in advertising around the world. As the industry expands and evolves, The Clios have developed programs across sports, music, health, entertainment, and more that are tailored to recognize the specific challenges and triumphs of those sectors. The flagship Clio Awards program continues to set a high bar across the globe for all marketers, inspiring the makers of today and tomorrow to pursue boundary-pushing ideas and bringing the community together at our world-class jury retreat and annual awards ceremony.

As a champion for the power of creativity to drive commerce and culture, The Clios are a constant source of inspiration via thought leadership programming, a vast global database of ads at AdsOfTheWorld.com, and a hub for original content at MuseByClios.com.

To learn more about how to enter or view our gallery of award winners, visit Clios.com.

 

<https://www.facebook.com/TheClios> <https://twitter.com/The_Clios> <https://www.instagram.com/clioawards/> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/10637912/admin/feed/posts/>

 

**Resources**

[How to Enter](https://clios.com/entry-information/)  
[Winners](https://clios.com/winners-gallery/)  
[Events](https://clios.com/events)  
[Jury](https://clios.com/clios-juries)  
[Muse By Clios](https://musebycl.io/)  
[Ads of the World](https://www.adsoftheworld.com/)  
[Store](https://clios.com/store)

 

**Award Verticals**

[Clio Awards](https://clios.com/awards)  
[Clio Sports](https://clios.com/sports)  
[Clio Music](https://clios.com/music)  
[Clio Entertainment](https://clios.com/entertainment)  
[Clio Health](https://clios.com/health)  
[Clio Creators](https://clios.com/creators/)<https://clios.com/creators/>

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