When is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025? Nominees, Date, Time, and Location

The countdown to the end of the year has begun, and with it, the anticipation for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. This prestigious annual award takes a comprehensive look at the past year in sports, with the public vote deciding which athlete has made the greatest impact. The award has been won by footballers in two of the past three years, and this year’s nominees include two representatives from the beautiful game.

Nominees for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025

Among the nominees are Chelsea’s Hannah Hampton and Arsenal‘s Chloe Kelly, both of whom played a crucial role in England’s Euro 2025 victory. Hampton took on the challenge of replacing Mary Earps and saved two penalties in the final against Spain, while Kelly scored the decisive penalty with a rifled effort into the top of the net.
Other nominees include rugby union’s Ellie Kildunne, darts player Luke Littler, golf icon Rory McIlroy, and F1 champion Lando Norris.

Past Winners of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award

The award has a rich history, with footballers being the first to win it in 1966, courtesy of Bobby Moore. The prize was taken out of the sport’s hands for over 20 years, when Paul Gascoigne won it in 1990. Other notable winners include Beth Mead, England international, who became the first female footballer to win the award in 2022, followed by Mary Earps in 2023.

When and Where is the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 Awards Ceremony?

The winner of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2025 will be revealed at the awards ceremony on Thursday, 18 December, hosted by Gabby Logan, Alex Scott, and Clare Balding at MediaCityUK in Salford. The ceremony will be live and available to watch at home from 7pm on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website and app.

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