The BBC enjoyed a night of success at the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards last night, taking home two of the biggest prizes, with Match of the Day winning the Best Television Show category for the first time in its six-decade history, and Gabby Logan crowned Presenter of the Year.
After being shortlisted in the Presenter category for four consecutive years, Gabby Logan finally secured the top prize following a standout year fronting BBC Sport’s coverage of a historic summer for England teams at the Women’s UEFA Euro 2025 and the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Judges described her as “the ultimate storyteller” praising her ability to guide audiences through defining sporting moments with authority, passion and precision.
Manchester-based Match of the Day ended an even longer wait, claiming the Television Show award for the first time in its long and celebrated history since launch in the 1964-65 season. Judges commended the programme for continuing to shape the national conversation around football, noting its evolution over the past year in which Gary Lineker handed over the reins to Logan, Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates.
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Judges said: “After more than 60 years, this programme remains central to the national conversation around the country’s most beloved sport.”
Elsewhere, BBC Radio 5 Live’s coverage of the Grand National secured Audio Live Event Coverage of the Year, marking horse racing’s first win in the category; BBC Sport’s broadcast of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, produced by Sunset+Vine, won Television Live Event Coverage of the Year, recognising outstanding coverage of a historic tournament and, in the Audio categories, BBC Sport Scotland’s Romanov: Czar of Hearts secured double gold: Documentary and Podcast – Limited Series.
There were also individual awards for Dan Roan (Broadcast Journalist of the Year for the second time), Conor McNamara (Commentator of the Year for the first time in his career, recognised for his vivid and compelling BBC Radio 5 Live commentary, including Manchester United’s dramatic Europa League quarter-final victory over Lyon at Old Trafford), and Alison Mitchell (Sport for Change Journalism).
The BBC’s success on the night was further extended with strong showings across the silver and bronze categories.
Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport said: “Across television, radio and digital, from journalism to live event coverage, these awards show the BBC delivering high impact, entertaining and insightful content for audiences who love sport.”
