The Laureus World Sports Awards 2026, popularly known as the “Oscars of Sport”, were held in Madrid, celebrating the world’s top athletes and teams for their performances in 2025. The ceremony brought together leading global sports personalities to recognise excellence across multiple sporting disciplines.
Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 Winner
Top Award Winners
- World Sportsman of the Year: Carlos Alcaraz
- World Sportswoman of the Year: Aryna Sabalenka
Other Major Awards
- Team of the Year: Paris Saint-Germain
- Breakthrough of the Year: Lando Norris
- Comeback of the Year: Rory McIlroy
- Sportsperson with a Disability: Gabriel Araújo
- Action Sportsperson of the Year: Chloe Kim
- Young Sportsperson of the Year: Lamine Yamal
- Sporting Inspiration Award: Toni Kroos
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Nadia Comăneci
- Sport for Good Award: Fútbol Más
Hosts of the Ceremony
- Novak Djokovic
- Eileen Gu
About Laureus World Sports Awards
- Established in 1999 by Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
- Founding patrons: Daimler and Richemont
- Supported by partners like Mercedes-Benz, IWC Schaffhausen, and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
- First ceremony held in 2000 at Monte Carlo, with keynote by Nelson Mandela
- Name derived from “Laureus” (Greek for laurel), symbolising victory
Key Features
- Recognises men and women athletes and teams globally
- Awards based on previous calendar year performances
- Among the most prestigious honours in international sports
- Record holders: Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic (5 awards each)
Significance
- Celebrates global sporting excellence and achievements
- Promotes sports as a tool for social development through Laureus Sport for Good initiatives
- Reinforces international recognition of athletes across disciplines