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 stars - the new edition of Guinness World Records once again shows how record breaking is for everyone.

BE PART OF IT

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

Guinness World Records 2026 opens the ultimate window onrecord-breaking: our experts have compiled the most remarkable records fromaround the world to take you on a journey through the best, biggest andbrightest records in the world.

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

• Filled withawe-inspiring photography
• Online bonuscontent and activities
• Exclusiverecord holders' interviews
• Brand newrecords, in the iconic best-seller you know and love

What’s inside?

• Discover theFANTASTIC FEATS: Find your inner talent with crazy collections, super strengthand even pickleball
• Celebrate 8NEW ICONS: from Dolly Parton to Katie Ledecky and double-amputee triathleteBilly Monger, these record-breaking superheroes will fuel up your inspiration.
• SCIENCESUPERLATIVES: From futuristic cities to space robots, dive into thecutting-edge discoveries that will blow your mind
• MeetEXTRAORDINARY HUMANS: Celebrate all the fascinating forms human greatness takeswith iconic GWR titles
• Step intothe KIDS ZONE: Uncover the latest Under-16 records and meet the YoungAchievers, proving that the next generation is already crushing it.
• Marvel atthe SPORTS STARS WHO SCORED BIG – from football GOAT Lionel Messi to WNBA starCaitlin Clark, who made headlines this year?

Perfect for.

• Christmasgifting: surprise your loved ones with a beloved Christmas best-seller for kidsand grown-ups
• Readers ofall ages who are hungry for a new challenge (and can’t wait to ace quiz nightswith brag-worthy facts)
• Families wholove to learn together while having fun
• Anyone witha curious mind

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

Spoiler: you can!

Record-breaking is for everyone, everywhere, and nothingbeats taking part in a new challenge… But, sometimes, all we need is the rightpush to get started.

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

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