BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Full list of nominees revealed including Chloe Kelly and Luke Littler - when is ceremony?

Some fo the biggest names in sport have been nominated for this year’s award. Stars from football, darts, F1, golf and rugby are all included in the nominations shortlist, with two stars from the Euro-winning Lioness squad going head-to-head in the race for the award.

Find out who has been nominated and when the ceremony will take place below:

Who is nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025?

Chloe Kelly

Lioness star Chloe Kelly became England’s hero when she netted the winning penalty over Spain in the 2025 Euro final. The moment revitalised Kelly, who had made a move from Manchester City to Arsenal initially on a loan move. During her loan period, Kelly started in the Champions League final against Barcelona, which Arsenal went on to win 1-0 and be crowned champions. She fully re-signed for the London side in the summer, having previously launched her career at the club.

Hannah Hampton

Chloe Kelly’s fellow Lioness hero Hannah Hampton has also been nominated for Sports Personality of the Year. The goalkeeper, who replaced Mary Earps between the sticks, made crucial saves in the Euro final against Spain, including two in the penalty shootout which England would go on to win. Hampton, who plays for Chelsea at club level, was named Player of the Match for the final and went on to win Yashin Trophy for the world’s best female goalkeeper at the Ballon d’Or awards.

Luke Littler

Teen darts sensation Luke Littler is about to kick off his PDC World Darts Championship 2026 campaign, with the 18-year-old aiming to retain the title. Littler made history by becoming the youngest-ever player to be crowned world champion at just 17 years old, defeating juggernaut Michael van Gerwen in the 2025 final. Since becoming world champion, Littler has risen to number one in the ranking with his wins in tournaments such as the Premier League and Matchplay, and has become the fifth player in history to complete the PDC Triple Crown as a result. He was also named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year during last year’s ceremony.

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy celebrate two major successes in 2025, with his wins at The Masters and The Ryder Cup. The Northern Irish golfer, 36, fought off tough competition from Justin Rose in The Master earlier this year, becoming only the sixth man in history to complete a grand slam of the four major tournament. During The Ryder Cup, McIlroy contributed three and a half points towards Europe’s total that saw them dramatically claim victory over the US.

Ellie Kildunne

Ellie kildunne became a breakout star of women’s rugby following England’s win at the World Cup earlier this year. The 26-year-old score five tries during England’s blistering World Cup campaign. While she missed out on the quarter-final against Scotland, Ellie returned for the semi-final against France, scoring two tries in the process. England’s emphatic 33-13 win over Canada in the final also saw her score another try and seal victory on home soil, with Ellie becoming a symbol of women’s rugby for fans across the world.

Lando Norris

F1 world champion Lando Norris will still be celebrating his title win after he finished the season in pole position on December 7 in Abu Dhabi. He finished the season only two points ahead of four-time world champion Max Verstappen and ahead of his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in what has become the closest finish to an F1 season in years. As a result of his last-gasp win, Lando became the 11th British F1 driver to be crowned world champion.

When will BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 be announced?

The winner of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be announced during the annual awards ceremony, The ceremony will take place in Salford on Thursday, December 18.

The ceremony will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 7pm. Viewers will also be able to vote as announced during the live ceremony.