Overview
- The six nominees are Hannah Hampton, Chloe Kelly, Ellie Kildunne, Luke Littler, Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris.
- McIlroy’s Masters win completed the career Grand Slam, Norris clinched the Formula 1 title in a final‑race decider, and Littler became the youngest darts world champion before rising to world No 1.
- Hampton won the Yashin Trophy after saving two penalties in England’s Euro 2025 final, Kelly scored the decisive spot‑kick and won the Champions League with Arsenal, and Kildunne scored five tries as England won the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
- The live show airs from MediaCityUK on Thursday 18 December on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with Gabby Logan, Alex Scott and Clare Balding presenting and voting taking place during the programme.
- A live public vote will also decide Team of the Year for the first time, World Sport Star voting is already open until 14 December, and bookmakers currently make McIlroy favourite with Norris close behind.