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- Rory McIlroy is the 1/2 odds-on favourite to win Sports Personality of the Year 2025.
- Lando Norris and Chloe Kelly are his main challengers, at 7/2 and 5/1 respectively.
- BBC will broadcast the event live from MediaCity in Salford from 19:00 GMT tonight.
McIlroy Set for SPOTY Glory After Historic Year
Golfing legend Rory McIlroy is odds-on at 1/2 with Ladbrokes to be crowned 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year, with the annual show broadcasting live this evening from MediaCity in Salford.
McIlroy’s standout year included a long-awaited victory at The Masters, completing the career Grand Slam, and helping Team Europe secure a famous Ryder Cup triumph, making him the overwhelming favourite with UK betting sites.
His closest competition in the market comes from Formula 1 driver Lando Norris (7/2), who won the F1 Drivers Championship for the first time in his career, and Lionesses star Chloe Kelly (5/1), who continues to shine at international level.
Ladbrokes latest betting odds give an implied probability of 66.7% that McIlroy is crowned SPOTY king tonight.
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2025 Sports Personality of the Year Odds
| 2025 Sports Personality of the Year | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Rory McIlroy | 1/2 | 66.7% |
| Lando Norris | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Chloe Kelly | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Luke Littler | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Ellie Kildunne | 50/1 | 2.0% |
| Hannah Hampton | 66/1 | 1.5% |
SPOTY 2025 Broadcast Details
This year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony is set to be a glittering event, hosted at MediaCityUK in Salford, the home of BBC Sport.
The show starts at 19:00 GMT, with the public vote for the winner taking place live during the broadcast.
As always, the final outcome is shaped by a mix of public opinion and standout sporting achievements across the year.
With McIlroy’s career-defining moment at Augusta and Ryder Cup heroics, it’s no surprise to see him firmly in control of the betting market.
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