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.
Entries Open:
April 21st, 2026
First Deadline:
June 5th, 2026
Final Deadline:
September 4th, 2026
There are several mediums to enter in the Clio Sports program. Start by choosing which Medium Type you would like to enter into:
Next, decide which Advertiser Type is most applicable to your work. This should apply to the brand or property that is primarily advertised by the work.
Teams, Leagues, Governing Bodies, & Associations: Submissions in this advertiser type advertise or market professional, minor league, collegiate, and/or esports teams and leagues, along with non-profit and other like-organizations within the sports industry.
Product/Service: Submissions in this advertiser type advertise or market brands promoting a product and/or service.
Media Brands, Companies, & Broadcasters: Submissions in this advertiser type advertise or market broadcast, online/social, and/or digital and physical print media and news organizations.
Select a medium(s) below and determine whether the details listed in the medium and category definitions align with the work.
Professional entries must be produced by any non-student industry professional.
Entries in this medium utilize a fusion of advertising and entertainment and/or editorial content as a way to communicate a brand’s message or values to its target audience.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $675
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $800
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $875
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $900
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Audio: Required Media: Execution Audio (1)
Film (Scripted): Required Media: Execution Video (up to 10)
Film (Unscripted): Required Media: Execution Video (up to 10)
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium focus on work that produced measurable results and used a creative approach to achieve a brand’s purpose. This includes, but is not limited to, Branded Entertainment/Content, Design, Digital/Mobile, Direct, Experiential/Activation, Fan Engagement, Film, Gameday Fan Experience, Linear and Streaming Broadcast Coverage, Out of Home, Partnerships & Sponsorships, Public Relations, and Social Media executions.
Note: Judging for this medium is weighted 50% on creativity and 50% on results.
Note: Creative Effectiveness is the only category you can enter work you entered into a different medium the previous year.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
There are no categories in this medium.
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $675
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $800
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $875
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $900
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium are for creative executions that originated from specific data/insights. This includes, but is not limited to, Branded Entertainment/Content, Design, Digital/Mobile, Direct, Experiential/Activation, Fan Engagement, Film, Gameday Fan Experience, Linear and Streaming Broadcast Coverage, Out of Home, Partnerships & Sponsorships, Public Relations, and Social Media executions.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
There are no categories in this medium.
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $475
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $600
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $675
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $700
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium utilize visual crafts that convey brand and product messages to the consumer in an effort to inspire, compel, and create brand recognition.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $475
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $600
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $675
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $700
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium are for any digital media that is connected to a user and/or gives the user the ability to interact through technology.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $475 (Single) / $725 (Campaign)
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $600 (Single) / $900 (Campaign)
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $675 (Single) / $1,025 (Campaign)
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $700 (Single) / $1,050 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
This medium type is eligible for mixed campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium are specific to the one-to-one communication between a brand and its target audience. The goal of direct is to generate a specific action or “response” from the target audience.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $475 (Single) / $725 (Campaign)
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $600 (Single) / $900 (Campaign)
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $675 (Single) / $1,025 (Campaign)
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $700 (Single) / $1,050 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
This medium type is eligible for mixed campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium are for advertising that focuses on organized and competitive gaming. This includes gaming competitions between professional players, individually or as a team. This does NOT include traditional gaming that is not used in a form of a competition.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $475
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $600
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $675
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $700
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium connect a brand and its target audience through an in-person or virtual experience, event, or activation.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $475
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $600
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $675
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $700
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium are for creative executions that communicate and engage with a sports fan, entire fan base, or community, with the goal of creating a deeper connection, increasing ticket sales, and/or driving fan loyalty.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $475
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $600
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $675
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $700
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium include all moving image advertising. This includes, but is not limited to, commercial television, cinema, online, sports venue, mobile, outdoor, in-store, or point-of-purchase advertising.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $475 (Single) / $725 (Campaign)
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $600 (Single) / $900 (Campaign)
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $675 (Single) / $1,025 (Campaign)
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $700 (Single) / $1,050 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
This medium type is eligible for mixed campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium include technique and craft/skills used in the execution of all moving image advertising. This includes, but is not limited to, commercial television, cinema, online, mobile, outdoor, in-store, or point-of-purchase advertising.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $475 (Single) / $725 (Campaign)
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $600 (Single) / $900 (Campaign)
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $675 (Single) / $1,025 (Campaign)
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $700 (Single) / $1,050 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
This medium type is not eligible for mixed campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium occur in-venue during a live sporting event and enhance the experience of fans in attendance. These can be recurring, one-time, or anything in between.
Note: Entries in this category must be part of an in-person in-game experience to qualify.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $300
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $350
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $400
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $425
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Video Package: Required Media: Execution Video (up to 10)
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium include work that utilizes advertising and marketing in a new, unique, or especially creative manner.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $475
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $600
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $675
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $700
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium consist of a minimum of three advertisements utilizing at least three of the following media types: Branded Entertainment/Content, Design, Digital/Mobile, Direct, Experiential/Activation, Fan Engagement, Film, Gameday Fan Experience, Innovation, Linear and Streaming Broadcast Coverage, Out of Home, Partnerships & Sponsorships, Public Relations, and Social Media.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
There are no categories in this medium.
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $875
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $1,000
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $1,075
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $1,125
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium are for sports broadcast coverage, including linear, streams, & lives, and studio shows taking place during and around sports events.
Categories
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $475
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $600
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $675
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $700
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Promotional Spot: Required Media: Execution Video (up to 10)
Video Package: Required Media: Execution Video (up to 10)
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium consist of any large-format printed or digital advertising that reaches the consumer while they are outside of the home. This includes, but is not limited to, billboards, posters, murals, building wraps, or transit advertising.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $475 (Single) / $725 (Campaign)
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $600 (Single) / $900 (Campaign)
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $675 (Single) / $1,025 (Campaign)
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $700 (Single) / $1,050 (Campaign)
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
This medium type is eligible for mixed campaign entries.
Required Media
*Takeover category allows up to 10 Execution Images.
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium include creative executions resulting from the joint efforts of two or more brands, individuals, and/or organizations.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $475
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $600
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $675
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $700
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium include marketing efforts and brand communications that impact brand or organization perception, awareness, and/or garner media coverage. This includes community/fundraising events, press/influencer kits and collateral, etc.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $475
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $600
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $675
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $700
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium focus on creating awareness for a cause.
We recommend entrants highlight the following when submitting into Social Good:
– What is the mission of the organization, foundation, or cause?
– What are the objectives of this piece?
– Please elaborate if this piece is a part of a larger campaign or initiative.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
There are no categories in this medium.
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $475
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $600
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $675
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $700
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium utilize social platforms to deliver content and/or messaging to consumers that can be shared with their social network or drive social conversation.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $475
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $600
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $675
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $700
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Social Post: Required Media: Execution Image (1)
Social Video: Required Media: Execution Video (1)
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium are for any sports betting advertising which includes, but is not limited to, daily fantasy sports and online sportsbooks.
See previous award winners in this medium here.
Categories
Entry Fees:
First Deadline: April 21 – June 5: $475
Second Deadline: June 6 – July 17: $600
Third Deadline: July 18 – August 14: $675
Final Deadline: August 15 – September 4: $700
Please note that prices increase based on the deadline period. See the Entry Fees section for details.
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Student entries must be produced by someone who is enrolled (full or part-time) in a recognized school program, accredited college or university, or an educational support program during production of the piece entered. The work submitted by a student must have been produced during their enrollment, and within the period of January 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Entries in this medium utilize visual crafts that convey brand and product messages to the consumer in an effort to inspire, compel, and create brand recognition.
Categories
There are no categories in this medium.
Entry Fee: $50
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium are for any digital media that is connected to a user and/or gives the user the ability to interact through technology.
Categories
There are no categories in this medium.
Entry Fees: $50 (Single) / $75 (Campaign)
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
This medium type is not eligible for mixed campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium are specific to the one-to-one communication between a brand and its target audience. The goal of direct is to generate a specific action or “response” from the target audience.
Categories
There are no categories in this medium.
Entry Fees: $50 (Single) / $75 (Campaign)
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
This medium type is not eligible for mixed campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium connect a brand and its target audience through an in-person or virtual experience, event, or activation.
Categories
There are no categories in this medium.
Entry Fee: $50
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium include all moving image advertising. This includes, but is not limited to, commercial television, cinema, online, mobile, outdoor, in-store, or point-of-purchase advertising.
Categories
There are no categories in this medium.
Entry Fees: $50 (Single) / $75 (Campaign)
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
This medium type is not eligible for mixed campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium include work that utilizes advertising and marketing in a new, unique, or especially creative manner.
Categories
There are no categories in this medium.
Entry Fee: $50
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium consist of a minimum of three advertisements utilizing at least three of the following media types: Branded Entertainment/Content, Design, Digital/Mobile, Direct, Experiential/Activation, Fan Engagement, Film, Gameday Fan Experience, Innovation, Linear and Streaming Broadcast Coverage, Out of Home, Partnerships & Sponsorships, Public Relations, and Social Media.
Categories
There are no categories in this medium.
Entry Fee: $50
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium consist of any large-format printed or digital advertising that reaches the consumer while they are outside of the home. This includes, but is not limited to, billboards, posters, murals, building wraps, or transit advertising.
Categories
There are no categories in this medium.
Entry Fees: $50 (Single) / $75 (Campaign)
Campaigns
This medium type is eligible for campaign entries.
This medium type is not eligible for mixed campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.
Entries in this medium utilize social platforms to deliver content and/or messaging to consumers that can be shared with their social network or drive social conversation.
Categories
There are no categories in this medium.
Entry Fee: $50
Campaigns
This medium type is not eligible for campaign entries.
Required Media
Optional Media
For details on the specific media requirements please see the Media Requirements section.