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BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2026 Odds: Amy Hunt Favourite Ahead of Josh Kerr and Harry Kane
Amy Hunt is the early favourite to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2026 award, with BetVictor offering odds of 5/6 on the British sprinter ahead of Josh Kerr and England football captain Harry Kane.
21 OCTOBER 2026
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The annual awards ceremony takes place on Sunday, 20 December 2026, with some of Britain's biggest sporting names competing for one of the country's most prestigious individual sporting honours.
Athletics dominates the top of the betting market, although football, winter sports and darts are also represented among the leading contenders.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2026 Betting Odds
The following odds are supplied by BetVictor for its outright winner market.
| Contender | BetVictor Odds |
|---|---|
| Amy Hunt | 5/6 |
| Josh Kerr | 3/1 |
| Harry Kane | 4/1 |
| Matt Weston | 11/1 |
| Jude Bellingham | 16/1 |
| Luke Littler | 33/1 |
| Anthony Joshua | 80/1 |
| Rory McIlroy | 80/1 |
| Tyson Fury | 100/1 |
| Aaron Rai | 100/1 |
| Emma Finucane | 150/1 |
| Arthur Fery | 150/1 |
| Lewis Hamilton | 150/1 |
| George Russell | 150/1 |
| Beau Greaves | 200/1 |
| Lando Norris | 200/1 |
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Amy Hunt Leads the Betting at 5/6
British sprinter Amy Hunt heads the market at 5/6, making her the only odds on contender in BetVictor's current betting. The 24 year old has established herself as one of Britain's leading sprinting talents, and her emergence as a major figure in international athletics has clearly caught the attention of bookmakers.
At 5/6, Hunt is considerably shorter than her nearest challenger, suggesting BetVictor considers her the most likely winner. However, Sports Personality of the Year is decided by a public vote, and popularity can be just as important as sporting achievements.
Josh Kerr and Harry Kane Among Leading Challengers
Middle distance runner Josh Kerr is second favourite at 3/1. The Scottish athlete has become one of Britain's most recognisable track stars through his performances over 1500 metres and his rivalry with Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen. His international reputation makes him a serious contender if athletics attracts strong support from the voting public.
England captain Harry Kane is next at 4/1. One of the country's greatest goalscorers, Kane benefits from the enormous popularity of football and his high profile with both England and Bayern Munich. The 2026 World Cup year also gives footballers a particularly prominent place in the sporting conversation.
Jude Bellingham, another of England's biggest football stars, is available at 16/1. The Real Madrid midfielder has already established himself as one of the most recognisable British players in world football, although the betting suggests Kane is currently the stronger candidate.
Matt Weston and Luke Littler Offer Alternatives
Skeleton racer Matt Weston is fourth favourite at 11/1. The British winter sports star has enjoyed considerable international success, and his achievements in a discipline that receives less mainstream coverage could appeal to voters looking beyond football and athletics.
Darts sensation Luke Littler is priced at 33/1. Despite his remarkable rise and enormous popularity, the bookmakers currently rate his chances below those of the leading athletics and football contenders. Nevertheless, his substantial following could make him an interesting outsider if he features among the final nominees.
McIlroy, Joshua and Formula One Stars Further Down the Market
Rory McIlroy and Anthony Joshua are both available at 80/1, while Tyson Fury is a 100/1 outsider. Golf also has another representative in Aaron Rai at 100/1.
Formula One features three British drivers in the betting, with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell both quoted at 150/1 and Lando Norris at 200/1. Their relatively generous prices illustrate just how strongly BetVictor currently favours the leading athletics contenders.
Track cyclist Emma Finucane and tennis player Arthur Fery are both 150/1, while darts star Beau Greaves completes the market at 200/1.
Who Will Win BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2026?
Amy Hunt is the clear favourite, but the market is far from settled with almost two months remaining before the ceremony. Josh Kerr offers another strong athletics option, while Harry Kane's widespread recognition and football's enormous audience could make him a formidable challenger in a public vote.
At the current prices, Hunt is the bookmakers' leading candidate, although the 3/1 available on Kerr and 4/1 on Kane may attract punters looking for an alternative to the odds on favourite.
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony takes place on Sunday, 20 December 2026.
Odds supplied by BetVictor on 21 October 2026 and subject to change. Betting market inclusion does not guarantee a place on the final BBC shortlist.