- Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz won the World Sportsman of the Year award, while Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka received the World Sportswoman of the Year award.
- Other Award:
- 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
Laureus World Sports Awards 2026
