Hasselblad Masters 2026
The Hasselblad Masters is a biennial open competition (distinct from the separate, nomination-only Hasselblad Award) with one of the most generous winner packages in the industry: each category winner receives a Hasselblad X2D II 100C camera, two XCD lenses of their choice, and a €5,000 cash prize. Free entry across seven categories. The 2026 rules ban AI synthesis as a disqualification trigger and exclude drones, smartphones and tablets — only digital or film cameras qualify, regardless of brand. Results announced 30 June 2026.
- Deadline
- February 28, 2026
- Entry fee
- Free entry
- Opens
- December 16, 2025
- Results
- June 30, 2026
Authenticity policy
AI policy
Entrants must ensure the authenticity of the submitted information and the originality of the entries. If they submit false information or use AI synthesis, they will be disqualified and bear the corresponding consequences.
RAW files
Not specified
Editing rules
Each entry must consist of three photos per category; entrants may enter as many of the seven categories as they like. The competition explicitly excludes drone, smartphone and tablet cameras — accepting only digital or film cameras regardless of brand or format.
Verified on June 8, 2026