6 Sports Stars Battle for 2025’s Biggest Honor

The 2025 Sports Personality shortlist features 6 standout athletes whose unforgettable achievements shook the sporting world. Discover who leads this year's BBC awards race.

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Dec 11, 2025 - 14:30

6 Sports Stars Battle for 2025’s Biggest Honor

England footballers Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly, rugby union player Ellie Kildonan, darts player Luke Littler, golfer Rory McIlroy, and Formula 1 driver Lando Norris are among the nominees.

The programme – presented by Gabby Logan, Alex Scott, and Clare Balding, and broadcast live from MediaCityUK in Salford – will celebrate 12 months of tremendous sporting action.

Director Alex Kay-Jelski said: "It's been a fantastic year for sports, driven by athletes whose performances deserve to go down in history.

"Everyone has delivered outstanding moments that have defined 2025.

"It's been amazing to watch, and I can't wait to honor her achievements and see who the nation chooses as BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025."

People can vote online on the night for the main award, full details of which will be revealed during the show.

The Team of the Year Award will also be decided by public vote, and the nominees will be announced later in the month.

Other awards presented on the night include Young Sports Personality of the Year, Coach of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, and the Helen Rollason Award.

The World Sports Star Award, for which voting is open, will also be presented.

Hampton's impressive 2025 culminated in her winning the Yashin Trophy, which is awarded to the world's best female goalkeeper at the Ballon d'Or Awards.

Her brilliant performance, saving two spot-kicks in the penalty shootout, helped England win the European Championship final, and she was named Player of the Match.

Following several outstanding performances, including two more shootout saves in the quarter-final, she was included in the Team of the Tournament. At club level, she played a key role in Chelsea's domestic treble and was joint winner of the WSL Golden Glove award with 13 clean sheets in 22 games.

In January, Kelly was unsure of her place for club and country. By the summer, she was a European Championship and Champions League winner.

The hero of the Euro 2022 final showed she is still an England player for the big occasion, scoring the decisive penalty that ensured the Lionesses retained the trophy.

Despite not starting the match, her contribution was immense, with another successful penalty in the quarter-final shootout and a last-minute semi-final winner.

Named in the Team of the Tournament, she was also a key part of Arsenal's Champions League success and finished fifth in the Women's Ballon d'Or voting.

Kildon scored five tries and played a key role in England's victory at home to the Women's Rugby World Cup.

After missing the quarter-finals due to concussion, the full-back returned in a buoyant manner in the semi-finals, scoring two goals for the Red Roses against France.

In the final against Canada, she delighted 80,000 fans with a trademark stunning solo try.

Earlier this year, she scored four tries as England recorded another Grand Slam and retained their Six Nations title. At club level, she scored 14 tries for Harlequins during the 2024-25 season.

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