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 recent achievements by sports men and women.

Rory McIlroy won the US Masters in dramatic fashion at the famous Augusta National course earlier in the year, meaning he has now won a golfing Grand Slam, a feat that has only been achieved by five other players in the modern era.

The Northern Irishman is the current favourite for Sports Personality of the Year, but he has a fight on his hands to win the prize from some of Britain's biggest sport stars.

Let's take a look at the main contenders and the best odds available with 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 shot right to the top of the betting market for the Sports Personality of the Year award in the aftermath, with bookies offering odds of 4/6 on the 36-year-old coming out on top.

Sports Personality Of The Year Odds

F1 Title Could Bring Norris The Award

Lando Norris sent the crowd home happy after his British Grand Prix victory at Silverstone. 

That was the McLaren driver's second race win in a row after taking the chequered flag in Austria the week before.

Norris is closing the gap on his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in the standings, and his odds of winning Sports Personality of the Year have also shortened.

He is now just 13/2 for the BBC award, and those odds could shorten further if he can land the World Championship this year.

Darts Sensation Littler A Leading Contender

Luke Littler is only 18 years old, 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.

Despite topping the table in this year's Premier League, he missed out on the title with a defeat to world number one Luke Humphries in the final.

This has seen his odds to win Sports Personality of the Year drift from 11/4 to 8/1.

Kildunne A Major Force For English Rugby

Ellie Kildunne will be targeting Rugby World Cup glory for England later in the year. 

The 25-year-old was named World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year in 2024 and has since gone from strength to strength.

She played a big role in England's Women’s Six Nations win this year and is currently 28/1 for the Sports Personality of the Year award.

Draper Rising British Star In Tennis World

Jack Draper (40/1) 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.

His Wimbledon dream came to an end in the second round, but it can still be considered a good year for the 23-year-old.

A Sports Personality of the Year win would make it even better.

Arsenal Legend Williamson In The Frame

Leah Williamson (45/1) has spent her entire professional football career at Arsenal. 

A club legend, Williamson starred in the club's Champions League victory this year.

She is currently playing in the European Women's Championship with England, and if the Lionesses can go all the way, she could have a chance of winning the Sports Personality of the Year prize.

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, but instead, she returned after 13 months on the sidelines.

England's record try scorer, Scarratt played a part in their Six Nations win and will be in action at this year's World Cup.

Her current odds of 50/1 are likely to tumble if the Red Roses can win the tournament.

Price Among Outsiders

Lauren Price (40/1) is the ultimate sportswoman and has entered the running to be the Sports Personality of the Year.

The former World Champion and Olympic gold medal-winning boxer also played football as a youngster, representing Wales on two occasions.

Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott was named player of the tournament as the England U21s won their second European Championships in a row, and is a 50/1 chance to win the coveted prize.

Elsewhere, rugby legend and current England defence coach Sarah Hunter is a 60/1 outsider.