Guinness World Records 2026

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 and double-amputee triathlete Billy Monger 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 the world's greatest athletes - including soccer GOAT Lionel Messi, WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark, cricket superstar Ellyse Perry and more - as we run through the latest year in Sports