SPOTY 2025 Shortlist Revealed Ahead of Public Voting Finale

SALFORD: The shortlist of six exceptional athletes vying for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY) award has been officially announced, setting the stage for a dramatic public vote on Thursday, 18 December.

The field is packed with history-makers, including three champions from the world of women’s team sport, a Grand Slam-winning golfer, a world champion darts prodigy, and Britain’s newest Formula 1 champion.

The Contenders for the 2025 BBC SPOTY Award are:

• Hannah Hampton (Football)
• Chloe Kelly (Football)
• Ellie Kildunne (Rugby Union)
• Luke Littler (Darts)
• Rory McIlroy (Golf)
• Lando Norris (Formula 1)

Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport, described 2025 as a “breathtaking year for sport, driven by athletes whose performances belong in the history books.”

The winner of the main award will be decided solely by the public, who can cast their votes online during the live broadcast. The ceremony, presented by Gabby Logan, Alex Scott, and Clare Balding, will be broadcast live from MediaCityUK in Salford on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

In addition to the main prize, the show will also feature other prestigious honors, including:

• Team of the Year (also decided by public vote, nominees pending)
• Young Sports Personality of the Year
• Coach of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement
• Helen Rollason Award
• World Sport Star (voting currently open)

The inclusion of three women’s team sport athletes—two key members of the European Championship-winning Lionesses and a Women’s Rugby World Cup winner—reflects the incredible success of British women’s sport throughout the year.