Overview
- The six nominees are Hannah Hampton, Chloe Kelly, Ellie Kildunne, Luke Littler, Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris.
- The show airs live from MediaCityUK in Salford on Thursday 18 December on BBC One and iPlayer, hosted by Gabby Logan, Alex Scott and Clare Balding.
- This year’s format features a live public vote with an on-air cut to a final three before the winner is named.
- Team of the Year will be decided by a live public vote for the first time, while World Sport Star voting is already open and closes at midday on 14 December.
- The shortlist reflects standout achievements across 2025, including McIlroy’s Masters win to complete the career Grand Slam, Norris’s F1 title, Littler’s PDC Triple Crown and rise to world No 1, Kildunne’s World Cup impact, and Hampton and Kelly’s Euro 2025 shootout heroics.