After more than seven decades recognising the biggest and best sporting achievements, BBC Sports Personality of the Year is returning on Tuesday 17 December 2024, live from the home of BBC Sport in MediaCity, Salford, for an evening of celebration.
The iconic awards show, famous for reflecting the sporting brilliance that has wowed the public over the last 12 months, will be live on BBC One and iPlayer from 7pm-9pm.
Clare Balding, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott will host the star-studded ceremony looking back at the most memorable moments before crowning this year’s winner, voted for by audiences for their contribution to sport.
2024 boasted a stunning 12 months of action with the Olympics and Paralympics taking place in Paris, Euro 2024 across Germany, Men’s and Women’s T20 World Cups and the Champions League final on home soil, at Wembley Stadium.
BBC Sport, the most-used sports broadcaster in the UK, was at the heart of the action, delivering the best of British sporting storytelling. It brought millions of people together for the men’s Euros and a set a streaming record for Paris 2024.
The eight award categories are:
- Sports Personality of the Year
- World Sport Star of the Year
- Helen Rollason award
- Young Sports Personality of the Year
- Unsung Hero
- Coach of the Year
- Team of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement award
Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport says: “Once again, it’s been a nail-biting, thrilling and emotional year of amazing sport. From the Olympics to men’s Euros to records broken across the country and the world, we can’t wait to look back and enjoy it all over again. We were spoilt and it’s impossible to know who will receive the awards. Thankfully the audience get to decide who claims the Sports Personality of the Year Award, so we don’t have to. Regardless of who wins, it’s sure to be a special evening celebrating sporting greatness and I can’t wait to attend my first in the job.”
Tickets for this year’s show will be available via a ballot. For more information and to register please go to sroaudiences.com. Audiences can also get involved with the programme by voting for their winner on the night.
When is Sports Personality of the Year 2024 on TV and BBC iPlayer?
Watch BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024 on BBC iPlayer and BBC One on Tuesday 17 December, 7pm-9pm.
Meet the Presenters
Clare Balding
How significant have the last 12 months been for sport?
It’s been a massive year with Olympics, Paralympics and the men’s European Football Championships. There are a huge array of sportsmen and women who have shared the spotlight and it’s a great chance to celebrate their achievements.
Is there a particular moment on the night that you look forward to most?
As well as the announcement of the top three, I love the Unsung Hero Award – it gives a chance to thank those who get young people started and who make sport special.
Describe what it takes to be a SPOTY winner in just three words?
Talented, committed, personable.
Gabby Logan
How significant have the last 12 months been for sport?
The last 12 months have been huge for sport. We were treated to the biggest and most prestigious sporting competition on the planet, the Olympics, where world records were broken, PB’s achieved, and athletes from sports that don’t aways get the recognition they deserve were put centre stage. Olympics years are always special, and this one was no exception.
Is there a particular moment on the night that you look forward to most?
Every award is special, from Unsung Hero which honours those that give back to their local community, to the six main award contenders that have achieved something truly spectacular. What I love most though is being able to see the athletes reflect on their achievements again with their family and friends around them. Reliving that winning moment with them all is an honour.
Describe what it takes to be a SPOTY winner in just three words?
Dedication. Determination. Passion.
Alex Scott
How significant have the last 12 months been for sport?
There has been so much sport this year I don’t know where to begin. Manchester City continued to dominate the Premier League, winning it for the fourth time in a row, we had the Champions League final on our doorstep in London and Chelsea just kept on winning in the Women’s Super League, and that before the men’s Euros even kicked off.
Is there a particular moment on the night that you look forward to most?
It’s got to be announcing the overall winner. It’s such a prestigious award in the world of sport and you can tell how much it means to those that have won it before. It’s an emotional moment. Reading out the winning name and handing over the trophy is a highlight of the evening.
Describe what it takes to be a SPOTY winner in just three words?
Never give up.
Who are the contenders for this year’s Sports Personality of the Year?
The shortlist for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024 has been revealed as six stars are recognised for their outstanding achievements in an action-packed year of sport.
The contenders are (in alphabetical order):
- Jude Bellingham (football)
- Keely Hodgkinson (athletics)
- Luke Littler (darts)
- Joe Root (cricket)
- Dame Sarah Storey (para cycling)
- Alex Yee (triathlon)
BBC Sports Personality of the Year – World Sport Star award
The contenders for this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year World Sport Star award have been unveiled and voting is now open.
Audiences have a week from today to cast their vote on the BBC Sport website and app, with voting closing at 10am on Tuesday 10 December.
The contenders for World Sport Star are:
- Simone Biles
- Caitlin Clark
- Catherine Debrunner
- Armand Duplantis
- Sifan Hassan
- Leon Marchand
All six have achieved world-class status over the last 12 months, putting their breathtaking athleticism on display, but just one will be crowned World Sport Star.
- Read more: Find out more about the World Sport Star contenders
- For voting criteria, further information and updates visit: bbc.co.uk/sportspersonality
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