The Astra Podcast Awards are officially back for a second year, with submissions now open for the 2026 awards.
Production companies, individual producers and creators, and podcast distributors are invited to submit eligible podcast programming for consideration through September 28, 2026.
The 2026 Astra Podcast Awards are open to both ongoing podcast series and miniseries podcasts. To qualify, a podcast must have released a minimum of three episodes between September 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026.
2026 Astra Podcast Awards Submission Deadlines
Podcast creators have several submission windows available:
- Early Bird: $150 — August 19 through September 4
- Regular: $200 — September 5 through September 18
- Late: $250 — September 19 through September 28
With the Early Bird deadline approaching, creators interested in competing this year will want to submit their entries before the first pricing increase.
2026 Astra Podcast Awards Categories
The second annual Astra Podcast Awards will recognize podcasts across a range of genres and subject areas, including:
- Best Beauty Podcast
- Best Celebrity Podcast
- Best Game Podcast
- Best True-Crime Podcast
- Best Health & Wellness Podcast
- Best Fashion Podcast
- Best Parenting Podcast
- Best Pop Culture Podcast
- Best Scripted Podcast
- Best Sports Podcast
- Best Comedy Podcast
- Best Topical News Podcast
- Best Book Podcast
- Best Science Podcast
- Best Film Podcast
- Best Television Podcast
When Are the 2026 Astra Podcast Awards?
The 2026 Astra Podcast Awards will take place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Los Angeles. The venue will be announced alongside the nominations.
Nominations are scheduled to be revealed on October 14.
The 2026 ceremony will mark the second annual presentation of the Astra Podcast Awards, continuing the recognition of podcast creators and productions across an expanding range of categories.
For independent podcasters, producers, and podcasting companies, the awards provide another opportunity to put their work in front of industry voters and gain recognition alongside programming from across the podcasting landscape.
To submit, visit https://www.astrapodcastsubmissions.com/
