BBC Sport has everything you need to know about BBC Sport's Personality of The Year 2025 and how to vote.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year is back for 2025, celebrating a phenomenal 12 months of sporting drama and triumph.
It has been a year to remember in sport, including England winning the Women's Euros and Women's Rugby World Cup, Team Europe winning the Ryder Cup, Liverpool's Premier League title, Arsenal's Women's Champions League success, and the Lions' series win in Australia.
There were also record-breaking moments in cricket, athletics, golf, tennis, rugby league and many more.
When is Sports Personality of the Year 2025?
The star-studded show will be broadcast live from the home of BBC Sport at MediaCity, Salford, on Thursday 18 December from 19:00 GMT.
How can I watch the awards ceremony?
BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 will be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app (UK only).
Who are the nominees for Sports Personality of the Year?
- Hannah Hampton (football)
- Chloe Kelly (football)
- Ellie Kildunne (rugby union)
- Luke Littler (darts)
- Rory McIlroy (golf)
- Lando Norris (Formula 1)
Full information on the nominees can be found here.
How can I vote for Sports Personality of the Year?
Voting will take place during the show on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer on Thursday, 18 December.
The public can vote online on the night for the main award, with full details announced during the show.
Who decides the nominees?
An expert independent panel consisting of 12 representatives from the world of sport - chaired by BBC Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski - selects a shortlist.
They are selected on the basis of the following criteria:
- Reflected UK sporting achievements on the national and/or international stage;
- Represented the breadth and depth of UK sports; and
- Took into account 'impact' of the person's sporting achievement beyond the sport in question.
Non-playing coaches or management are not eligible.
The panel produces a shortlist based on reaching a consensus view. If a consensus cannot be reached on all or some of the candidates, the panel will be asked to vote for the remaining candidates. In the event of a tied vote, the decision of the chair is binding.
The panel has the right to amend elements of this or other awards such as the criteria or numbers shortlisted, should a consensus view be reached - provided such changes remain within the spirit of the award.
What are the other award categories?
Seven awards will be presented on the night:
- Sports Personality of the Year
- World Sport Star of the Year
- Helen Rollason award
- Young Sports Personality of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- Team of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement award
Who are the nominees for BBC World Sport Star of the Year?
- Mariona Caldentey (football)
- Terence Crawford (boxing)
- Armand Duplantis (athletics)
- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (athletics)
- Shohei Ohtani (baseball)
- Mohamed Salah (football)
Full information on the nominees can be found here.
Voting for this award closed at 12:00 GMT on 14 December.
The award will be presented during the live show on BBC One on Thursday, 18 December.
What is the Helen Rollason award?
This is a special BBC award recognising outstanding achievement in the face of adversity. It will be decided by senior management in BBC Sport.
The award will be presented during the live show.
Who are the nominees for Young Sports Personality of the Year?
- Michelle Agyemang (football)
- Luke Littler (darts)
- Davina Perrin (cricket)
More information on the nominees can be found here.
This award goes to the outstanding young sportsperson aged 18 or under on 1 January 2025, with the winner decided by the panel.
Who are the nominees for Team of the Year?
- England women's football team (Lionesses)
- England women's rugby union team (Red Roses)
- European Ryder Cup team
Voting is now open for the Team of the Year award that will be presented at Sports Personality of the Year 2025.
Voting will close and the winner will be announced during the live show on Thursday, 18 December.
What is the Lifetime Achievement award?
This award honours someone who has made a major impact on the world of sport during their lifetime. It will be decided by senior management in BBC Sport.
The winner will be announced during the live show.
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