Sports fans, rejoice! The highly anticipated finalists for the 2025 Sports Podcast Awards have been announced, celebrating excellence across a wide range of podcast genres dedicated to sports. From football and baseball to niche interests like motorsport and fitness, these awards spotlight the best voices in sports podcasting. Public voting has officially opened today and will remain active until January 13, 2025, allowing fans to show their support for their favorite podcasts.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the finalists across 26 categories, along with instructions on how to participate in voting and what to expect from this year’s awards.
How to Vote
- Visit the official Sports Podcast Awards website.
- Browse through the categories and review the nominees.
- Cast your vote for your favorite podcast in each category.
- Share your picks on social media to encourage others to vote.
Categories and Finalists
Best American Football Podcast
- Cover 3 College Football
- DolphinsTalk.com Daily Podcast
- God Bless Football
- Inside The Huddle
- New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
- Nightcap
- Simms Complete
- The Jason & Osi Podcast
- The Mina Kimes Show
- The Nat Coombs Show
- The Offensive Line with Annie Agar
- Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast
Best Baseball Podcast
- Almost Cooperstown
- Baseball’s Last Frontier
- Fantasy Baseball Today
- Hittin’ Season
- Meet at The Apple
- Nats Chat Podcast
- Nothing Personal with David Samson
- On Friar
- Real Voices of the Game
- The Dirty Inning
- The Met Pods
- The Talking Nats Podcast
Best Basketball Podcast
- Celtics Talk Podcast
- Eye on College Basketball
- Hip 2 Da Games
- Locked on Rockets
- Number on the Board
- Oddball
- Six Trophies
- The Baseline NBA Podcast
- The Big 3 NBA Podcast
- The Crossover with Joe Arlauckas
- The Dime with Josh and Kwab
- The Matt Babcock Show
Diverse and Inclusive Categories
Best Equality and Social Impact Podcast
- Church Pew Sports
- It’s Not Just Cricket
- Sky Sports: Real Talk
- Sorry, Partner
- Sports for Social Impact
- Sports Will Save Us All
- Storylines: The Women’s Cricket Show
- Tested
- The Business Case for Women’s Sports
- The Level Playing Field Podcast
- The Mettleset Podcast
- The Rosa Talks Ball Podcast
Diverse Voices Award
- Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women’s Soccer Podcast
- BIG KICK ENERGY
- Black in Sports
- Girl V. Horse
- It’s Not Just Cricket
- Ladies Talkin’ Leafs
- No Balls: The Cricket Podcast
- Road to Utica
- Sky Sports: Real Talk
- Tested
- The Jason & Osi Podcast
- The Level Playing Field Podcast
Spotlight on Special Categories
Best Sports Documentary Podcast
- Amazing Sport Stories: The Black 14
- F1: Back at Base
- Forever Chemicals
- Heroes & Humans of Football
- Pablo Torre Finds Out
- Perspectives from Rising Ballers
- Pitchside with Toby Reynolds
- Searching for Hobey Baker
- The Boys of Brawl
- Unsung
- When Football Was Football
Best Sports Talk Podcast
- Bill Rhoden On Sports
- Church Pew Sports
- Colin Murray’s 52
- Historically Speaking Sports
- New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
- On Tour with Sport 24
- Soccer Down Here
- SVPod
- Talking Sports Books
- This Day in Sports History
- WOMENZSPORTS presents Alice’s Soapbox
- You’re Wrong… And Here’s Why
Trending Categories
Best Fantasy, Betting, and Gaming Podcast
- Dynasty Fantasy Football – Under The Helmet
- Establish The Run Fantasy Football
- Fantasy Baseball Today
- Fantasy Football Scout
- Fantasy Football Today
- FantasyPros – Fantasy Football Podcast
- FPL Pod
- Nate’s Daily Wager
- Old Man Squad Fantasy Basketball
- The TH Fantasy Football Show
- Trampled Bet
Exciting New Additions
The 2025 edition features fresh nominees and emerging podcasts that reflect growing sports trends like women’s sports, esports, and inclusive storytelling. New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce and No Balls: The Cricket Podcast are among the top contenders appearing across multiple categories, showcasing their growing popularity among listeners.
Why the Sports Podcast Awards Matter
The Sports Podcast Awards highlight exceptional talent in sports media, giving smaller creators an opportunity to shine alongside established names. By engaging the public in the voting process, the awards also foster a sense of community among fans and creators.
Join the Conversation
Be part of the buzz by sharing your voting journey on social media using the official hashtag #SportsPodcastAwards2025. Encourage friends and followers to support their favorite shows and discover new ones along the way.
Key Dates to Remember
- Voting Open: Today
- Voting Closes: January 13, 2025
- Winners Announced: Early February 2025
