Listeners Choice 2026

Round 2 voting open now

The Listeners' Choice, powered by Spotify, Top 20 podcasts are here!

The power is in your hands for the Listeners' Choice, the only podcast award decided entirely by the fans.

We’ve teamed up with Spotify to make casting your vote easier than ever. Whether your favourite show is an indie gem or a chart-topping hit, this is your chance to get them on the main stage.

Voting is now open on Spotify via the link in our bio. Everyone gets 3 votes to use.

To cast votes, voters need to be:

1. A Spotify user, voters need to be logged into Spotify in order to vote

2. Have downloaded the mobile app, voting isn't available on desktop or web

VOTE NOW

Round 1: The open vote

Where: Right here on the British Podcast Awards website - VOTE NOW!
How: Search for your favourite podcast and enter your email address.
The Rules: You can vote once per email address. Any podcast currently available on Spotify is eligible for nomination.
The Goal: The 20 podcasts with the most votes will advance to final round of voting.

Round 2: The Top 20 is revealed

Where: Exclusively on Spotify’s new voting platform (mobile app only).
How: Once the Top 20 are announced, head over to Spotify to back your favourites.
The Rules: You have 3 votes to use however you like! Put them all behind your absolute favourite, or spread the love across your top three.
The Goal: To find our winner!

The top 20 finalists have been revealed!

Round 2 voting open now

To cast votes, voters need to be:

So, how does it work?

Round 1: The open vote

Round 2: The Top 20 is revealed

The winner will be announced at our Awards Ceremony on 1st October at indigo at The O2!