Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY)
Opens — 15 Oct 2026
The details
What you need to know
Category
Wildlife & birds
Region
United Kingdom / International
Entry fee
Free — GBP 35 for 25 images; free for ages 18-26 and under-17
Typical entry window
Mid-Oct to early Dec
Focus & eligibility
Wildlife, behaviour, portraits, plants, underwater, landscapes, conservation and photojournalism
Priority
5 – Absolute priority
WPY63: entries open mid-Oct 2026, close 4 Dec 2026 (verified). GBP 35 for 25 images; free for 18-26 and under-17.
Last verified: 12 Sept 2026
Before you enter
An honest read beats a hopeful submission.
Judges cut on the flaw you stopped noticing. Bring your intended entry and get a specific, unsentimental read — what's working, and the one fix worth making first.