Clio Sports, founded in 2014, is one of five 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.
Entries Open:
April 22nd, 2025
First Deadline:
June 6th, 2025
Final Deadline:
September 5th, 2025
Entry fees and charges are US Dollars only
Mediums | April 22 to June 6 | June 7 to July 25 | July 26 to Sept. 5 |
First Deadline | Second Deadline | Final Deadline | |
Single Entry Fee: Creative Use of Data; Design; Digital/Mobile; Direct; Esports; Experience/Activation; Fan Engagement; Film; Film Craft; Innovation; Out of Home; Partnerships & Sponsorships; Public Relations; Social Good; Social Media; Sports Betting |
$475 | $600 | $675 |
Single Entry Fee: Branded Entertainment/Content; Creative Effectiveness |
$675 | $800 | $875 |
Single Entry Fee: Gameday Fan Experience |
$300 | $350 | $400 |
Campaign Entry Fee: Digital/Mobile; Direct; Film; Film Craft; Out of Home |
$725 | $900 | $1,025 |
Integrated |
$875 | $1,000 | $1,075 |
Student Entry Fee: Single | Campaign |
$50 | $75 | $50 | $75 | $50 | $75 |
**Campaign eligible medium
All deadlines are 11:59pm EST.