SBC Awards 2026

The SBC Awards 2026, taking place Thursday 1st October at the MEO Arena, Lisbon, focuses on recognising and rewarding expertise and innovation across the sports betting and gaming industries. Now in its thirteenth year, this prestigious ceremony honours the achievements of operators and suppliers across all major disciplines, including payments, marketing, platform providers, and data.

Participants will engage with senior industry leaders who gather to reflect on and celebrate outstanding achievements in a world-class arena setting, making the SBC Awards a true industry milestone eagerly anticipated each year.

Falling on the final day of SBC Summit, the awards provide the perfect close to the week, bringing colleagues and partners together for one last night in Lisbon. Each award category is judged by a hand-picked panel from across the industry, with judges required to sign non-disclosure agreements and declare any conflicts of interest to preserve the integrity of the process.

The event fosters genuine celebration and connection among the industry's leading operators, suppliers, and innovators, closing out SBC Summit on a high note.

At the SBC Awards 2026, attendees can expect an evening built around celebration, recognition, and networking in equal measure. The night begins at 18:30 with a welcome drinks reception, followed by a sumptuous three-course meal, the awards ceremony itself, and entertainment continuing late into the night with a DJ and unlimited complimentary beer, wine, and spirits throughout.

Hosted this year by broadcaster Kirsty Gallagher and football legend John Terry, the ceremony spans award categories across Operator Awards, Operator & Supplier Awards, Supplier Awards, and Payment & Compliance Awards — covering everything from Casino Operator of the Year to Payment Innovation of the Year. - 1,000 guests at the MEO Arena - Categories spanning operators, suppliers, and payment & compliance - Hosted by Kirsty Gallagher and John Terry - Evening continues into the Infinity Lisbon afterparty Who Should Attend

The SBC Awards provides a valuable opportunity for operators, suppliers, and industry leaders to gain recognition for their achievements while connecting with peers across the betting and gaming ecosystem. Nominated and shortlisted companies span the full spectrum of the industry, from major operators like 1xBet and Betsson Group to suppliers including Pragmatic Play, Sportradar, and Evolution.

Now in its thirteenth year, the SBC Awards has established itself as one of the most anticipated milestones on the betting and gaming industry calendar. Timed as the closing event of SBC Summit week, it offers a natural culmination point for the industry's biggest gathering, bringing the same senior decision-makers together one final time before departing Lisbon.

Whether attendees are nominees hoping to take home recognition or industry professionals looking to celebrate the year's achievements alongside peers, this event is designed to close out SBC Summit week in memorable fashion.

Tables for the SBC Awards 2026 are available to reserve online. For sponsorship enquiries, interested parties can contact the SBC Events team directly, with operational hours Monday to Friday, 09:30–17:30 BST.

The event will be held at the MEO Arena, located at Rossio dos Olivais, 1990-231 Lisboa, Portugal. Dress code for the evening is smart casual.

The schedule runs from 18:30 with a welcome drinks reception, through to a 19:30 three-course meal, awards ceremony, and entertainment, continuing into the Infinity Lisbon Party at 11:00pm, with the evening concluding at 3:30am.