Who Will Win BBC Sports Personality Of The Year 2025?
The BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year is one of the most sought-after awards in Britain and betting sites have tweaked their odds after Rory McIlroy’s heroics at The Masters.
The Northern Irishman won at the famous Augusta National course in dramatic fashion, beating Justin Rose in a play-off.
McIlroy’s success means he has now won a golfing Grand Slam, a feat that has only been achieved by five other players in the modern era.
Is it enough for McIlroy to be named Sports Personality of the Year in December of this year?
Let’s dive into the candidates according to betting apps.
McIlroy Favourite To Win Coveted Prize
Rory McIlroy finally completed the Grand Slam (which requires wins at The Masters, the PGA Championship, the US Open and the Open Championship) 11 years after his third major title.
He was overcome by emotion after the winning shot, sinking to his knees and crying once victory was secured.
McIlroy has shot right to the top of the betting charts for the Sports Personality of the Year award, with bookies offering odds of 8/15 on the 35-year-old coming out on top.
Sports Personality Of The Year Odds
Personality | Odds | Bookmaker |
Rory McIlroy | 8/15 | |
Luke Littler | 11/4 | |
Lando Norris | 9/2 | |
Jack Draper | 20/1 | |
Emily Scarratt | 25/1 | |
Ellie Kildunne | 25/1 | |
Leah Williamson | 25/1 | |
Lewis Hamilton | 25/1 | |
Katarina Johnson-Thompson | 33/1 | |
Zoe Aldcroft | 33/1 |
Darts Sensation Littler A Leading Contender
Luke Littler is only 18 years of age but he is already one of the best darts players in the world.
Ranked No.2 at present, he won the World Championship at the start of the year and followed that up with victory at the UK Open.
If anyone can pip McIlroy to the post, it is Littler. He is the second-favourite with Unibet at a price of 11/4, but age could count against him - voters will feel he has plenty of chances to win the award in the future.
F1 Title Could Bring Norris The Award
Despite a difficult weekend at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Lando Norris remains top of the Formula One standings after a fine start to the season.
The McLaren driver won in Australia in round one, before finishing as runner-up in China in the second round.
Norris is being pushed hard by McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, but he is in the conversation for the BBC award at 9/2.
Draper Rising British Star In Tennis World
Jack Draper has a bright future ahead of him.
The Londoner has risen as high as sixth in the men’s tennis world rankings this year, while he beat Carlos Alcaraz en route to glory at the BNP Paribas Open.
Draper is an outsider at 20/1 as things stand. But if he is able to win a Grand Slam and perform strongly at Wimbledon, his odds would shorten.
Scarratt Comeback A Remarkable Story
Emily Scarratt is an inspirational figure who has already achieved plenty no matter what happens in the rest of 2025.
After requiring major neck surgery in 2023, many felt her rugby career was over. Instead, she returned after 13 months on the sidelines.
If Scarratt can help England to major honours this year, her odds of 25/1 would tumble.
Kildunne A Major Force For English Rugby
Ellie Kildunne is also targeting rugby glory for England in the coming months.
The 25-year-old was named World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year in 2024 and she continues to go from strength to strength.
Kildunne is in fine form at present as England attempt to win the Women’s Six Nations. She is 25/1 for the Sports Personality of the Year.
Arsenal Legend Williamson In The Frame
Also available at 25/1 is Leah Williamson, who has spent her entire professional football career at Arsenal.
A club legend, Williamson is getting ready for a Champions League semi-final against Lyon.
However, this summer’s European Women's Championship is more important to her chances of winning the BBC prize.
Hamilton Among Outsiders
Lewis Hamilton (25/1) has won this award twice before and another victory would move him level with Andy Murray in first place in the overall rankings. However, he is an outsider at the moment.
It would take a monumental effort for Hamilton to win the Formula One title this year.
Even if he were to do so, he would probably miss out on this award.
Elsewhere, Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Zoe Aldcroft are both 33/1.
