Entry Information
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.
Key Dates
Entries Open:
April 21st, 2026
First Deadline:
June 5th, 2026
Final Deadline:
September 4th, 2026
Key Dates
2026 Call for Entries: April 21, 2026
First Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026*
Second Deadline: Friday, July 17, 2026*
Third Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026*
Final Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026
* Prices increase after each deadline. See Entry Fees for details.
All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. PT.
Results Announcements
Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Shortlist Winners will be announced in mid-November. Grand winners will be revealed at the Clio Sports Awards Show in December.
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2026 Awards Show
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
The Edison Ballroom, 240 W 47th Street, New York, NY 10036
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