Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Sports Personality of the Year
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 is set to return, celebrating an incredible year of sports achievements and memorable moments.
This year has been unforgettable, with highlights such as England’s victories in the Women’s Euros and Rugby World Cup, Team Europe’s Ryder Cup triumph, Liverpool’s Premier League win, Arsenal’s Women’s Champions League success, and the Lions’ series victory in Australia.
Additionally, there have been groundbreaking achievements in cricket, athletics, golf, tennis, rugby league, and more.
Gabby Logan, Clare Balding, and Alex Scott will host the event
The glamorous event will be broadcast live from BBC Sport’s headquarters at MediaCity, Salford, on Thursday, December 18, starting at 19:00 GMT.
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How to Watch the Awards Ceremony
The 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be aired live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website and app (UK only).
Nominees for Sports Personality of the Year
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A shortlist of six contenders has been revealed for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award
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Hannah Hampton (football)
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Chloe Kelly (football)
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Ellie Kildunne (rugby union)
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Luke Littler (darts)
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Rory McIlroy (golf)
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Lando Norris (Formula 1)
Find more details on the nominees here.
Voting for Sports Personality of the Year
Voting will occur during the live broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Thursday, December 18.
The public can cast their votes online for the main award, with full instructions provided during the show.
How to vote for SPOTY 2025
Nominee Selection Process
An independent panel of 12 sports experts, led by BBC Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski, selects the nominees.
Nominees are chosen based on these criteria:
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Achievements in UK sports on national and/or international levels;
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Representation of the diversity of UK sports; and
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Impact of the individual’s achievements beyond their sport.
Coaches and management are not eligible.
The panel reaches a consensus to create a shortlist. If consensus is not achieved, a vote is conducted. In case of a tie, the chair’s decision is final.
The panel may adjust criteria or shortlist numbers if a consensus is reached, ensuring changes align with the award’s spirit.
Additional Award Categories
Seven awards will be presented during the event:
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Sports Personality of the Year
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World Sport Star of the Year
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Helen Rollason Award
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Young Sports Personality of the Year
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Coach of the Year
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Team of the Year
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominees for BBC World Sport Star of the Year
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Voting has concluded for the BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year 2025 award
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Mariona Caldentey (football)
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Terence Crawford (boxing)
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Armand Duplantis (athletics)
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (athletics)
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Shohei Ohtani (baseball)
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Mohamed Salah (football)
Find more details on the nominees here.
Voting closed at 12:00 GMT on December 14, and the award will be presented during the live show on BBC One on Thursday, December 18.
Understanding the Helen Rollason Award
This special BBC award honors remarkable achievement in the face of adversity. It is determined by senior BBC Sport management.
The award will be presented during the live broadcast.
Young Sports Personality of the Year Nominees
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Agyemang, Littler, and Perrin are contenders for this year’s award
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Michelle Agyemang (football)
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Luke Littler (darts)
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Davina Perrin (cricket)
Find more details on the nominees here.
This award recognizes the outstanding young sportsperson aged 18 or under as of January 1, 2025, with the winner chosen by the panel.
Team of the Year Nominees
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England’s Euro 2025-winning women’s football team, the Women’s Rugby World Cup champions, and the victorious European Ryder Cup team are shortlisted for the prize
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England women’s football team (Lionesses)
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England women’s rugby union team (Red Roses)
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European Ryder Cup team
Voting is now open for the Team of the Year award, which will be presented at the Sports Personality of the Year 2025.
Voting will close, and the winner will be announced during the live show on Thursday, December 18.
Lifetime Achievement Award
This award celebrates an individual’s significant impact on the world of sport throughout their life. It is determined by senior BBC Sport management.
The winner will be announced during the live broadcast.
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