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, 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