Entries Open for the Inaugural SVB LIVE Awards 2026

Entries are now open for the inaugural SVB LIVE Awards 2026, a brand-new awards programme celebrating excellence, innovation and outstanding achievement across the global sports venue, stadium, arena and live entertainment sectors.

The SVB LIVE Awards will shine a spotlight on the venues, organisations, suppliers and individuals redefining the live experience through exceptional design, customer experience, hospitality, sustainability, premium offerings and operational excellence.

The Awards will recognise the industry’s most impactful achievements across seven categories:

• Premium Experience of the Year – celebrating outstanding VIP, hospitality and premium seating experiences.
• Project of the Year – recognising projects that have delivered exceptional innovation, collaboration and measurable impact.
• Hospitality / F&B Experience of the Year – honouring excellence in food, beverage and venue hospitality.
• Fit-Out / Interior Design Project of the Year – rewarding outstanding venue interiors that elevate the fan and guest experience.
• Sustainability Award – recognising leadership in environmental responsibility and sustainable venue operations.
• Customer Experience / Journey of the Year – celebrating initiatives that transform the end-to-end fan journey.
• Rising Star Award – recognising emerging talent, breakthrough products, services or projects making an early impact on the industry.

The Awards are designed to showcase best practice from across the global sports and live entertainment landscape, recognising the innovation, creativity and collaboration driving the next generation of venue experiences.

Winners will be judged by an independent panel of respected industry experts, with entries assessed on innovation, execution, measurable results and lasting impact.

The 2026 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition – focused on elevating the live experience across the sports and entertainment ecosystem – is being hosted at Everton FC’s spectacular new Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 1st and 2nd, with an Opening Night Icebreaker at Liverpool FC’s iconic Anfield Stadium on September 30th.

The SVB LIVE Awards will take place alongside the 2026 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition, being hosted at Everton Football Club’s spectacular new Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 1-2, 2026, bringing together senior executives from leading stadiums, arenas, clubs, venues and solution providers from around the world.

Elevating the Live Experience

From pioneering premium hospitality concepts and world-class fan experiences to groundbreaking sustainability initiatives and transformational venue projects, the SVB LIVE Awards aim to recognise those setting new benchmarks for the industry.

Entries are now officially open, with organisations, venues, suppliers and individuals from across the global sports and live entertainment sectors invited to submit their nominations and showcase their achievements on one of the industry’s biggest stages.

The launch of the SVB LIVE Awards marks another significant milestone for the SVB LIVE platform, reinforcing its commitment to celebrating excellence, sharing innovation and connecting the people shaping the future of live venues.

To receive details on making a submission, from eligibility to submission requirements, please email: katie@sportsvenuebusiness.com

SVB LIVE Awards: Celebrating the people, projects and innovations transforming the global sports and live entertainment venue industry.

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