Guinness World Records 2026 by Guinness World Records

Guinness World Records 2026 by Guinness World Records

BE PART OF IT

Discover the incredible achievements and inspiring stories of record breakers from around the world... and how you can become one of them.

With all new content - from high-end hotels to deserted ghost towns and talented pets to global sports superstars - the new edition of Guinness World Records once again shows how record breaking is for everyone, everywhere.

· Find a hidden talent within the Fantastic Feats chapter, including crazy collections, super strength and even pickleball
· Get inspired by 8 new ICONS - who embody the very best of record breaking - from music legend Dolly Parton, blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer to powerhouse swimmer Katie Ledecky
· Marvel at the possibilities of the cutting-edge tech behind modern cities, robots and space exploration in a dedicated Science & Engineering chapter
· Celebrate the differences of the most incredible Human Beings from height extremes to superlative seniors and awesome anatomy
· Take on the grown-ups with records just for under 16s and the Young Achievers proving age is no barrier in the Kids Zone
· Cheer on American sporting heroes - including Caitlin Clark, Lamar Jackson, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and more - as we run through the latest year in Sports

GWR (GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS) is the world's authority on breaking records. The renowned yearly Guinness World Records books, first published in 1955, have sold over 141 million copies in 21 languages and over 100 countries. Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition, first published in 2007, has sold over 4 million volumes to date. Guinness World Records' worldwide television broadcasts reach over 750 million viewers yearly, while the GWR YouTube channel has over 2.7 million subscribers and over 264 million views per year. The GWR website attracts more than 19.8 million visitors each year, and we have more than 14.3 million Facebook fans. Guinness World Records' commercial sales branch offers tailored consulting services to some of the world's most well-known companies and agencies, assisting them in incorporating record-breaking into their marketing campaigns, employee engagement initiatives, and live and immersive events.