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- McIlroy and Kelly are neck-and-neck in the race to win BBC SPOTY 2025 with both priced under 2/1
- England Lionesses lead the Team of the Year odds, which will be decided by a live public vote for the first time.
- Official shortlists are expected in December with voting and awards taking place later that month.
Rory McIlroy now 6/4 for Sports Personality of the Year
Rory McIlroy and Chloe Kelly are locked in a tight two-horse race to win this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year, according to the latest odds from UK Betting Sites.
The duo are near-identical in price with just weeks to go until the prestigious awards night and both have strong cases to walk away with the trophy.
Meanwhile, Team of the Year betting is heating up too, with the England Lionesses leading the way.
For the first time in the award’s history, the team honour will be decided via a live public vote, handing fans the power to choose their sporting heroes in real time.
Ladbrokes have odds available for the main SPOTY award and currently give McIlroy a 40% probability of being crowned champion.
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Sports Personality of the Year 2025 Winner Odds
| Sports Personality of the Year 2025 Winner | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Rory McIlroy | 6/4 | 40.0% |
| Chloe Kelly | 7/4 | 36.4% |
| Lando Norris | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Hannah Hampton | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Luke Littler | 20/1 | 4.8% |
| Ellie Kildunne | 66/1 | 1.5% |
McIlroy and Chloe Kelly main contenders
Rory McIlroy leads the betting at 6/4, nudging just ahead of England footballer Chloe Kelly, who is close behind at 7/4.
The Northern Irish golfer enjoyed a stellar 2025 season, finally landing his long-awaited green jacket at Augusta and spearheading Team Europe to Ryder Cup victory in New York.
That double success has put him in prime position the SPOTY award.
Chloe Kelly, who famously scored England's winner in the Euro 2022 Final, was once again the national hero this summer.
The Manchester City forward netted the decisive penalty in England’s dramatic shootout victory over Spain in the 2025 Women’s Euros Final.
Who's Your Bet? BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 Contenders and Betting Odds
Sports Personality Team of the Year Odds
This year, the BBC has confirmed that the Team of the Year award will be decided via live public vote, giving fans across the UK the power to choose their standout team from 2025.
Leading the market are the England Lionesses (6/4), following their Euro 2025 win.
Close behind are England’s Rugby Women (2/1) and Team Europe’s Ryder Cup team (2/1)
Here's how the current market is shaping up:
| Team of the Year | Odds* | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| England Lionesses | 6/4 | 40.0% |
| England Rugby Women | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Team Europe Golf | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| British & Irish Lions | 5/2 | 28.6% |
| Liverpool FC | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Arsenal Women | 4/1 | 20.0% |
*As betting sites currently aren't taking bets on this event, odds have been compiled as theoretical probability from an entertainment perspective only and come from an industry expert
What are the BBC Sports Personality Award Categories?
Seven awards will be handed out at this year’s ceremony:
- Sports Personality of the Year
- World Sport Star of the Year
- Helen Rollason Award
- Young Sports Personality of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- Team of the Year (public vote)
- Lifetime Achievement Award
What the expert says...
Where to Bet on SPOTY 2025
If you're looking to get involved with the Sports Personality of the Year markets, check out the best entertainment betting sites currently offering odds.
UK punters can also take advantage of a range of free bets from top UK betting sites including Ladbrokes.
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