People Watching

People Watching is the third studio album by English musician Sam Fender, released on 21 February 2025 through Polydor Records. It was co-produced by Adam Granduciel, Markus Dravs, and Fender himself, with additional production from his bandmates, Dean Thompson and Joe Atkinson.

People Watching is a heartland rock and pop album. According to Fender, it explores "colourful stories and observations of everyday characters living their everyday, but often extraordinary, lives." It was supported by the release of six singles, and was met with widespread acclaim from critics. Commercially, it peaked at the top of the UK Albums Chart, and reached the top ten in Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, and Switzerland. People Watching won the 2025 Mercury Prize.

The album's deluxe edition featuring eight additional tracks, including collaborations with Olivia Dean and Elton John, was released on 5 December, 2025.