When is BBC Sports Personality of the Year? Who is presenting, is it on TV and how to vote for a winner
The greatest British athlete of 2025 will be voted for by the public this month.
Although we don’t know who is in the running, the event will take place at Media City in Salford later this month.
There are plenty of sporting achievements to celebrate from the past 12 months, from England winning the women’s Euros and women’s Rugby World Cup to Team Europe winning the Ryder Cup; Lando Norris could add to the British tally if he wins the F1 world championship in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport, said: "This year has once again been packed full of amazing sporting moments and stories. I'm glad it's not me having to pick who to vote for.
“We've seen drama, triumph and unforgettable moments on a global scale - and our homegrown stars, especially the women, have delivered like never before.
“I can't wait to see who the public chooses to take home the win and celebrate another brilliant year.”
Here is everything you need to know about this year’s Sports Personality of the Year award, including who is presenting the ceremony and who might scoop up the top prize.
When is BBC Sports Personality of the Year?
This year’s awards ceremony is taking place on Thursday, December 18.
The event begins at 9pm, and will be broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer.
Who is presenting the Sports Personality of the Year award?
Three presenters will be sharing the stage for the awards ceremony later this month. Clare Balding, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott - who recently left I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! - will jointly host the event.
Scott said: “Sport always plays such a major role in connecting people; it’s a conversation starter, it’s a debate, it’s a passion shared, and this year has given us so many magic moments and yet again, created inspirational role models. It's incredible to see so many athletes becoming household names, and long may that continue.
“It’s always such an honour to be on that stage hosting an iconic show, a show that I grew up watching and always dreamed of being part of - but it does make it even more special when I see the progress of women’s sport.
“To be highlighting more and more females on such a huge occasion makes it even more of a celebration and highlights how far we've come and the steps ahead that we are still yet to reach.”
Who is the favourite to win Sports Personality of the Year?
While we don’t have an official shortlist yet, there are a few names that are certainly going to be in the running.
Lioness Chloe Kelly is a shoe-in, as are darts sensation Luke Littler and F1 championship contender Luke Littler.
But according to Betfair, there is a clear favourite as far as odds are concerned.
Spokesperson James Mackie said: “Rory McIlroy is now the clear odds-on favourite to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award with the 2025 ceremony just two weeks away.
“The Northern Irishman, who was previously 11/8 to claim the award, is now 4/5 with former long-term frontrunner Chloe Kelly trailing at 5/2 to go all the way.
“Elsewhere, Lando Norris is 9/2 to scoop the prize ahead of the final F1 race of the season and Luke Littler 10/1 as he bids to win a second consecutive world championship title at Alexandra Palace.”
How to vote for a winner
The British public will be voting for the winner - and will be able to lock in their votes soon.
Once the nominees are officially announced, people can go to the BBC Sport website to vote for who they think deserves the award.
The BBC has not yet confirmed when the voting will be opened up.