Get Ready for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards
The wait is almost over, as the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards are set to take place on Thursday, December 18. This highly anticipated event will be broadcast on BBC One, iPlayer, and the BBC website and app (UK only) at 7 pm. The awards show will be presented by a familiar BBC trio: Gaby Logan, Clare Balding, and Alex Scott.
Nominees for Sports Personality of the Year
The nominees for the top award include Hannah Hampton (football), Ellie Kildunne (rugby union), Luke Littler (darts), Rory McIlroy (golf), and Lando Norris (Formula 1). These athletes have demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication to their respective sports, making them strong contenders for the award.
Other Award Categories
In addition to the Sports Personality of the Year award, there are several other categories, including World Sport Star of the Year, Helen Rollason award, Young Sports Personality of the Year, Team of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Award. The nominees for these categories include:
- World Sport Star of the Year: Mariona Caldentey (football), Terence Crawford (boxing), Armand Duplantis (athletics), Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (athletics), Shohei Ohtani (baseball), and Mohamed Salah (football)
- Helen Rollason award: The recipient will be decided by senior figures from BBC sport
- Young Sports Personality of the Year: Michelle Agyemang (football), Luke Littler (darts), and Davina Perrin (cricket)
- Team of the Year: England women’s football team, England women’s rugby union team, and European Ryder Cup team
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Thierry Henry (football)
Voting Information
For the Sports Personality of the Year award, public voting will take place during the show on December 18. To participate, you need to have a BBC account, and voting is online only. You can register at bbc.co.uk/spoty. Voting for the World Sport Star of the Year closed on December 14. The Helen Rollason award and Young Sports Personality of the Year will be decided by panels, while voting for the Team of the Year is currently open and will close during the awards show.
Conclusion
The 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards promise to be an exciting event, with a talented group of nominees across various categories. Tune in on December 18 to watch the awards show and cast your vote for the Sports Personality of the Year. With its rich history and tradition of celebrating exceptional athletes, this event is not to be missed.
