MEDIA CREDENTIAL REQUEST PORTAL OPEN FOR 26th GREATER CLEVELAND SPORTS AWARDS

Posted January 14, 2026 in Press Releases

CLEVELAND (Jan. 14, 2026) – Greater Cleveland Sports Commission (GCSC) is pleased to announce that the official media credential request portal is now open for the 26th Greater Cleveland Sports Awards, presented by Ancora and Minutemen Workforce Solutions. The region’s premier sports celebration will be hosted on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at Rocket Arena.

26th Greater Cleveland Sports Awards recognizes excellence across all levels of competition, featuring high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. We welcome media coverage of this celebration of regional achievement, which highlights the remarkable stories and performances in Northeast Ohio sports.

Credential Application Details

All media members—including photographers, videographers, and reporters—must submit their applications via the official online portal.

• Portal Link: clevelandsports.org/sports-awards-media-credentials
• Submission Deadline: Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST
• Approval Notification: All applicants will be notified of their status via email on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. EST

Event Highlights & Logistics

• Date: Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026
• Location: Rocket Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, OH 44115
• Media Opportunities: Red carpet arrivals, award presentations, dedicated media workplace, and exclusive interviews backstage with winners and honorees

A digital toolkit for 26th Greater Cleveland Sports Awards is available here.