Sports Personality of the Year 2025 Winner Odds: Rory McIlroy Odds-On Favourite for 2025 SPOTY After Masters Victory!

Rory McIlroy becomes 8/11 favourite for BBC Sports Personality of the Year after completing the career Grand Slam at The Masters. Check the latest odds and who’s chasing him.
Sports Personality of the Year 2025 Winner Odds: Rory McIlroy Odds-On Favourite for 2025 SPOTY After Masters Victory!

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  • Rory McIlroy now 8/11 favourite to win 2025 Sports Personality of the Year after winning The Masters
  • Darts prodigy Luke Littler (7/2) and F1 star Lando Norris (5/1) lead the chasing pack
  • McIlroy’s win completes career Grand Slam, sparking major shift in SPOTY betting

Rory McIlroy now odds-on for 2025 Sports Personality of the Year

Rory McIlroy’s emotional triumph at The Masters on Sunday night hasn’t just rewritten golfing history, it’s also turned the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year betting market on its head.

After finally claiming the green jacket and completing the career Grand Slam the Northern Irishman has surged into odds-on favouritism at 8/11 with Paddy Power, overtaking teenage darts sensation Luke Littler as the SPOTY frontrunner.

It’s a huge moment for British sport and punters are reacting accordingly with UK Betting Sites moving Rory from 16/1 at the beginning of last week to the 8/11 favourite that he sits at now.

The current market gives an implied probability of 57.9% that McIlroy is crowned SPOTY this year 11 years on from the night where he lost to Lewis Hamilton despite being heavy favourite going into the event.

2025 Sports Personality of the Year Winner
OddsProbability
Rory McIlroy
8/1157.9%
Luke Littler
7/222.2%
Lando Norris
5/116.7%
Lucy Bronze
16/15.9%
Jack Draper
25/13.8%
What the expert says...
McIlroy’s Masters win is exactly the kind of achievement that SPOTY voters love with it being iconic, long-awaited, and steeped in history. The shift to odds-on is justified, but keep an eye on Luke Littler. If he continues to be strong in Darts throughout the year then he'll have a chance on the night!

Jake Ashton - Sports Betting Expert - OLBG.com

Rory’s Moment of Sporting History

McIlroy’s win at Augusta has been a decade in the making, with multiple near misses fuelling fan support and media narratives. 

The significance of joining golf’s most elite club, completing wins at all four majors, has struck a chord with voters and bookmakers alike.

With SPOTY often rewarding career-defining moments, McIlroy now looks well-positioned to win the award this year.

Who's Your Bet?  BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 Contenders and Betting Odds
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Where to Bet on SPOTY 2025

For punters interested in year-long award markets, BBC Sports Personality betting is one of the most exciting options available. 

Explore the top betting sites and take advantage of the latest free bets to get started. 

You’ll also find award specials and long-term predictions at the best entertainment betting sites.

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