National Poetry Competition 2025

The competition, run by The Poetry Society, is one of the world’s most prestigious prizes for a single unpublished poem.

The 2025 competition is now open, judged by Denise Saul, Ian Duhig and Susannah Dickey

Prizes: £5,000 first prize, £3,000 second prize, £2,000 third prize, £500 commendeds

Entry fee: £8 first poem & £6 subsequent poems per submission. Poetry Society members are entitled to a free second poem.

Closes: 11.59pm GMT 31st October 2025

Please consult the Rules and FAQs or email support@poetrysociety.org.uk for further information