BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025, also known as SPOTY, is an annual award that recognises athletes who are British or closely tied to UK sports for their 2025 performances.
Hosted by Clare Balding, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott, the star-studded show will broadcast live from the home of BBC Sport at MediaCity, Salford, on Thursday 18 December, from 7pm to 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
This year’s ceremony will pay tribute to a phenomenal 12 months of sporting drama and triumph – from the Women’s Euros and the Women’s Rugby World Cup, to Team Europe winning the Ryder Cup victory, Liverpool’s Premier League title, Arsenal women’s Champions League success, and the Lions’ first tour series win in Australia for 12 years. Add to that, there were record-breaking moments across cricket, athletics, golf, tennis, and more. As always, the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards will bring the nation together to celebrate the athletes, teams and coaches who defined 2025.
Hannah Hampton- footballer
Hampton is a key star of 2025, having had the best year of her career. She became Chelsea’s number one keeper after competing with Ann-Katrin Burger and Musovic. She became the mainstay in 2025.
Crucial star for Chelsea who went unbeaten in the WSL for 34 games, in which she was a core player in the Chelsea side that won the domestic treble- league cup, FA Cup and WSL. She earned praise for consistency and leadership at the back.
She played a crucial role in England's title defence. After Mary Earp's sudden retirement months before the tournament, Hampton stepped up to the role and filled the shoes thoroughly and beyond. She made crucial saves in the penalty shootouts against Sweden and Spain. She saved Aitana Bonmati, a three-time Ballon d’Or winner, and Mariona Caldentey to win the championship for England in Switzerland.
She is now a back-to-back European champion and stepped up when it mattered. Her performances on the biggest stages, especially her win of a major international title and her global individual recognition, made her one of the year's standout British athletes.
Chloe Kelly- footballer
Another lioness on this list, she is known for her unique penalty run-up. She made her decisive move to Arsenal, which changed the trajectory of her season as she regained her confidence and love for football.
When she moved to Arsenal, it coincided with a personal resurgence and return to the top level. A central attacking figure for Arsenal, including significant contributions toward a Champions League campaign, which they won.
She scored the winning penalty against Italy to send England to the final and then the decisive penalty in the final. Kelly scored the winner in back-to-back Euros.
Match-winning impact on the international stage, combined with strong club performances and a significant title, underlined her excellence in 2025.
Ellie Kildunne- Rugby
The star of the Red Roses this summer at the home Women’s Rugby World Cup.
In the home title, she scored five tries across the tournament, a key player for the Red Roses in the tournament. She scored multiple goals in the semifinal and the final, helping England lift the trophy.
She remains a mainstay for England throughout the year, including a strong start, contributing to England's successful title defence.
Her scoring influence and consistency in two major international competitions highlighted her as one of the year’s breakout Rugby performers.
Luke Littler- Darts
The youngest darts world champion began the year by becoming the youngest world champion in PDC history. PDC triple crown as he won the World Championship, Premier League and World Matchplay- one of the only five players ever to do so and the youngest by far.
Climbed to the top of the world rankings by year's end.
A record-breaking season, dominating his sport and inspiring new audiences with unprecedented youth achievement.
Rory McIlroy- Golf
McIlroy 2025 peaked when he finally won the Masters in April, completing a career Grand Slam. He has completed all four majors at least once. A feat only six men have achieved.
Added victories, including The Players Championship, Irish Open, and Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Contributed 3.5 points to Europe's victory in the Ryder Cup after considerable heckling from the US fans. Finished top of the DP World Tour race to Dubai in the season's rankings. Historic individual milestones and sustained elite success made him one of the most compelling nominees.
Lando Norris- F1 drivers
Norris won his first F1 driver's championship, narrowly beating rivals Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri in one of the closest title fights since 2021.
He became only the 11th British world champion in F1 history.
Reaching the pinnacle of the world's most followed motorsport was one of the year's biggest British sporting stories. Norris is the first McLaren driver to win the title since Lewis Hamilton in 2008.
Completing a season that went down to the final race, where he won by a margin of two points. It also delivered McLaren’s first drivers and constructors’ double since 1998.
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