Summary
Team Europe won the BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year 2025 after their victory at the Ryder Cup. They defeated the USA in New York, marking their first win on American soil since 2012. Team Europe outperformed other nominees, such as England’s Euro 2025 women’s football team and women’s rugby world champions.
Key Facts
- Team Europe won the Ryder Cup in 2025 with a 15-13 score against the USA in New York.
- This was Team Europe's first win on American soil since 2012.
- They held a significant lead of 11½-4½ going into the final day of the tournament.
- The USA made a strong comeback attempt but ultimately did not win.
- Rory McIlroy, part of Team Europe, expressed pride in the teamwork involved in their victory.
- Team Europe won over other top sports teams to receive the BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year award.
- This was the seventh time a European Ryder Cup team received this award, with the last win in 2010.
