When is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024? Start time and FULL shortlist ahead of TONIGHT’S iconic event

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024 will take place TONIGHT!

Last year, England goalkeeper Mary Earps claimed the top prize to make it back-to-back SPOTY wins for the Lionesses after team-mate Beth Mead took home the award in 2022.

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Team GB star Keely Hodgkinson is the hot favourite in 2024 after storming to gold in the 800m at the Paris Olympics.

The Atherton native also claimed the European title in Rome - two months before competing in France.

Hodgkinson dominated the 800m scene in 2024, breaking the British national record and becoming the sixth fastest woman in history.

Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler is also in the running for Sports Personality of the Year after finishing runner-up at the World Darts Championship in January catapulted him into stardom and one of the sport's leading competitors.

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Since his stunning performance at Alexandra Palace, Littler has won ten PDC titles in his first year on the professional circuit.

The 17-year-old is looking to become the youngest winner of the prestigious accolade for more than 60 years.

England and Real Madrid footballer Jude Bellingham is also amongst the star-studded names in contention to be crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

SunSport brings you the full shortlist and all the details you need ahead of this year's blockbuster event.

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When is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024?

• BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024 will take place TONIGHT - Tuesday, December 17.
• Coverage will begin from 7pm GMT.
• The event will be held from the home of BBC Sport in MediaCity, Salford.

What TV channel is BBC Sports Personality of the Year on and can it be live streamed FREE?

• BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be broadcast live on BBC One.
• You can live stream the event for free via the BBC iPlayer app/website.
• Alternatively, you can stay up to date with all the latest from the MediaCity by following SunSport's live blog.

Who are the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024 nominees?

Here are the six nominees for the iconic award:

• Keely Hodgkinson
• Joe Root
• Jude Bellingham
• Sarah Storey
• Alex Yee
• Luke Littler

What other awards can be won on the night?

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year award is one of eight awards that can be won on the night.

• 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