Guinness World Records 2026

BE PART OF IT

This year, Guinness World Records paints the world yellow to
bring you an endless source of inspiration.

Guinness World Records 2026 opens the ultimate window on
record-breaking: our experts have compiled the most remarkable records from
around the world to take you on a journey through the best, biggest and
brightest records in the world.

From high-end hotels to deserted ghost towns and talented
pets, this page-turner will have you screaming “wait, what!?” from cover to
cover.

Filled with
awe-inspiring photography
Online bonus
content and activities
Exclusive
record holders’ interviews
Brand new
records, in the iconic best-seller you know and love

What’s inside?

Discover the
FANTASTIC FEATS: Find your inner talent with crazy collections, super strength
and even pickleball
Celebrate 8
NEW ICONS: from Dolly Parton to Katie Ledecky and double-amputee triathlete
Billy Monger, these record-breaking superheroes will fuel up your inspiration.
SCIENCE
SUPERLATIVES: From futuristic cities to space robots, dive into the
cutting-edge discoveries that will blow your mind
Meet
EXTRAORDINARY HUMANS: Celebrate all the fascinating forms human greatness takes
with iconic GWR titles
Step into
the KIDS ZONE: Uncover the latest Under-16 records and meet the Young
Achievers, proving that the next generation is already crushing it.
Marvel at
the SPORTS STARS WHO SCORED BIG – from football GOAT Lionel Messi to WNBA star
Caitlin Clark, who made headlines this year?

Perfect for…

Christmas
gifting: surprise your loved ones with a beloved Christmas best-seller for kids
and grown-ups
Readers of
all ages who are hungry for a new challenge (and can’t wait to ace quiz nights
with brag-worthy facts)
Families who
love to learn together while having fun
Anyone with
a curious mind

Have you ever wondered, “Could I break a world record?”

Spoiler: you can!

Record-breaking is for everyone, everywhere, and nothing
beats taking part in a new challenge… But, sometimes, all we need is the right
push to get started.

Open the next chapter of record-breaking with Guinness World
Records 2026.

Flick through the colourful pages, be inspired, and get in
the mood for a record-breaking adventure.