Ocean Outdoor opens entries for 2026 Digital Creative Competition

Ocean Outdoor has launched its 2026 Digital Creative Competition across the UK, the Netherlands, the Nordics, and Germany, calling for bold, original ideas that push creative boundaries using premium digital out-of-home (DOOH) formats.

Now in its 17th year in the UK and sixth across other markets, the competition encourages both commercial brands and non-profit organisations to submit campaigns that harness the latest technology and techniques in interactive DOOH and Out of Home environments. Previous winners have gone on to secure Cannes Lions and other international awards.

Competition details and categories

Entries open on 7th April and close on 21st August 2026.

Submissions will be judged locally in each market by independent expert juries.

Awards are offered in two main categories—commercial and non-profit—with Gold, Silver, and Bronze prizes.

The total prize fund across all seven territories is valued at Euros 2.675 million, with 25 trophies awarded.

Winners will be announced simultaneously at six industry events on 8th October. The 17 Gold winners from each territory will then compete for the European Grand Prix, with the winning campaign awarded DOOH space across all seven Ocean markets.

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