The latest BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist features six nominees drawn from football, darts, golf, rugby union and Formula 1.

Main nominees

For the current BBC Sports Personality of the Year, the six nominees are:

  • Hannah Hampton – England football goalkeeper.
  • Chloe Kelly – England football forward.
  • Ellie Kildunne – England rugby union back.
  • Luke Littler – Darts world champion.
  • Rory McIlroy – Golfer and career grand slam champion.
  • Lando Norris – Formula 1 world champion driver.

Why they’re nominated

  • Hampton and Kelly were central to England’s Euro 2025 triumph, with key saves and a title‑winning penalty in the final.
  • Littler became the youngest darts world champion and completed the PDC “Triple Crown”.
  • McIlroy completed the career grand slam at the Masters and starred in Europe’s Ryder Cup win.
  • Norris secured his first F1 world title in one of the tightest seasons for years.
  • Kildunne scored multiple tries as England won the Women’s Rugby World Cup and the Six Nations.

Quick context

  • The shortlist was announced in mid‑December 2025 on BBC platforms.
  • The winner is chosen by a public vote during a live TV ceremony in Salford.

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