The BBC Sports Personality of the Year returns on 17 December 2024, live from MediaCityUK in Salford.
- The distinguished awards will be presented by Clare Balding, Gabby Logan, and Alex Scott.
- Highlights of the year include major sporting events such as the Olympics, Euro 2024, and the Champions League final.
- This year features eight award categories with winners decided by public vote.
- The event marks a new partnership with Whisper North overseeing production.
The highly anticipated BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards is set for 17 December 2024, promising an evening of celebration at MediaCityUK, Salford. Viewers can tune into the live broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer from 7pm-9pm. This event continues a tradition of recognising exceptional sporting achievements over the past year.
The ceremony will be hosted by Clare Balding, Gabby Logan, and Alex Scott, who will guide audiences through the year’s most memorable sporting moments. The evening’s highlight will be the public’s selection of the Sports Personality of the Year, a testament to the recipient’s significant contribution to sport.
This year’s sporting calendar was packed with major events, including the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris, Euro 2024 across Germany, and the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium. BBC Sport played a crucial role, engaging millions of viewers and setting a streaming record during Paris 2024.
The awards feature eight categories: 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, and Lifetime Achievement award. The public will have the opportunity to vote for their favourites on the night.
In a first for the event, production will be handled by Whisper North, following a successful bid earlier this year. Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport, expressed enthusiasm for the event, highlighting the year’s exciting sporting achievements that make it difficult to predict the winners.
The upcoming BBC Sports Personality of the Year event promises to be a memorable celebration of sporting excellence.
