BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024
- Dec 15, 2024, Salford, UK
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year is a celebration of a whole year’s worth of sporting excellence.
The annual event, which was created by Paul Fox in 1954, shines a spotlight on local sporting heroes and international superstars.
The award ceremony, once presenting a single award, has expanded into eight awards to celebrate the best of the best.
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When is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024?
A date for BBC Sports Personality of the Year is yet to be announced. However, it has been hosted in December for 70 years, and 2024 is likely to be no exception.
The annual award ceremony will likely be held in Media City in Salford, England.
Who Will Host BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024?
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards will be presented by Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan, Alex Scott, and Clare Balding in front of a studio audience.
What are the Award Categories?
BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024 will likely present the following eight awards to worthy sports stars:
- BBC 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
Other awards have been presented in the past, such as a Special Achievement Award for sporting feats by a sports star or celebrity.
Who are the Nominees for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024?
The nominees for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024 will not be announced until December. The public will vote for the main award.
The media has started to speculate who will win the prestigious award this year, as Jude Bellingham, Mark Cavendish, Luke Littler, Emma Raducanu, and Keely Hodgkinson appear to be frontrunners. However, there won’t be an official announcement until the live show.
How are the Nominees and Winners Chosen?
An expert panel will create a shortlist of national and international sporting superstars. The public can cast votes for the main award for BBC Sports Personality of the Year online or via telephone.
Also, the BBC will display a QR code on-screen during the award show, which the audience can scan using their smartphone and they’ll be directed to the vote page.
However, the public can only cast one vote each and can only vote online in the UK.
Where Can I Watch BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024?
BBC Sports Personality of the Year will air live at 7 pm GMT on BBC One. Alternatively, you can watch the show on BBC iPlayer live or later or tune in via the BBC Sport website or app.
If you can’t watch the show on TV or a mobile device, the BBC Sport website will provide a live text commentary from 5 pm.
The main award is often presented at 9 pm if you want to turn on the channel to discover the winner.
