The Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards has just announced its Winners across 13 categories, explore the best sports writing of 2026 below.

THE 2026 WINNERS ARE HERE.

Explore the 2026 Winners

Cricket Book of the Year
2026
Sports Audiobook of the Year
2026
Sports Entertainment Book of the Year
2026
Sports Writing Award
2026
Illustrated Book of the Year
2026
The Vikki Orvice Award for Women's Sports Writing
2026
Rugby Book of the Year
2026
Sports Podcast of the Year
2026
Overall Sports Book of the Year
2026
Autobiography of the Year
2026
Children's Sports Book of the Year
2026
Football Book of the Year
2026
International Autobiography of the Year
2026
Motorsports Book of the Year
2026

Each year, selected categories in the Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards are opened up to a public vote – putting the power in your hands.

Let us know who you think deserves the crown by voting for your favourite Autobiography of the Year and Sports Entertainment Book of the Year today.

By casting your vote, you will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win a collection of 12 shortlisted books from the 2026 Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards.

Vote closes 7th May 2026.

NEW CATEGORY: SPORTS PODCAST OF THE YEAR

Submissions are now open for the inaugural Sports Podcast of the Year, in association with Sport Social Podcast Network.

From expert analysis and deep-dive interviews to entertaining fan-focused shows, this award celebrates the podcasts driving the sports conversation — recognising creativity, storytelling, audience connection, and outstanding production.

ANNOUNCEMENT


2026 Key Dates

SUBMISSIONS Open

11th December 2025 - 15th January 2026

SHORTLIST LAUNCH

23rd April 2026

Public Vote Opens

23rd April 2026

The Kia Oval


Winners Ceremony

Thursday, 21st May 2026 @ The Kia Oval, London

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