IT'S OUR 10TH BIRTHDAY!

A DECADE OF CELEBRATING BRITISH PODCASTING.


RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE & ORIGINALITY ACROSS THE BRITISH PODCASTING INDUSTRY.

For over a decade, the British Podcast Awards have championed the creators, producers, and platforms shaping the industry. In partnership with Campaign, we bring the entire UK podcasting community together - from independent creators to broadcasting giants - to celebrate the creativity, talent, and passion driving our scene.


Meticulously designed to honour breakthrough talent, indie shows, and major networks alike, these awards are a true reflection of our diverse and thriving industry.

Listeners' Choice, Powered by Spotify

This year, we are thrilled to announce that the publicly voted Listeners' Choice Award is officially powered by Spotify.

This exciting partnership gives podcast fans an even bigger platform to champion their favorite shows. It’s your chance to directly support the creators you love and help them take home one of the night’s most prestigious, fan-driven honours. Voting opens on 9 July.



Who will join previous winners 'Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society', 'Help I Sexted My Boss' and the 3 time past winner 'Redhanded' in the Listeners' Choice Hall of Fame?

AWARDS DETAILS

Join us at the Indigo at The O2!
1 October 2026

The O2's more exclusive little sister is playing host for the 2026 British Podcast Awards.
Think electric vibes, amazing sound, and an atmosphere so exclusive, you'll feel like you've won the golden ticket.


Here is what you missed last year...

2026 CATEGORIES

GENRES

ARTS & CULTURE

BUSINESS

COMEDY

DOCUMENTARY

EDUCATION

ENTERTAINMENT

FACTUAL

FICTION

FOOD & DRINK

HEALTH & WELLBEING

HISTORY

IMPACT

KIDS

LIFESTYLE

NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

PARENTING

SEX & RELATIONSHIPS

SPORT

TRUE CRIME

Sponsored by

WELSH LANGUAGE

FORMATS

DAILY

INTERVIEW

NETWORK OR PUBLISHER

NEW PODCAST

VIDEO INNOVATION

PEOPLE AND TEAMS

RISING STAR

BEST HOST(S)

PUBLICLY VOTED

LISTENERS' CHOICE

EDITORS' CHOICE AWARDS

SPECIALIST

SPOTLIGHT

PODCAST OF THE YEAR

ABOUT THE AWARDS

The British Podcast Awards is the ultimate gathering for creators, visionaries and fans. We’re coming together to honour the incredible talent shaping the industry, with 32 categories spanning every genre - from niche gems to the prestigious Podcast of the Year and the fan-favorite Listeners’ Choice.

This is your chance to connect with the biggest names in the business. Join a guest list that has featured icons like Rylan, Annie Mac, Jordan North, and Gabby Logan. Whether you’re behind the mic or behind the scenes, this is the night the industry shines.

2026 PARTNERS


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