Sports Personality of the Year 2019

It is that festive period that brings us one of the greatest sporting award ceremonies in the world, the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.

What Channel can I watch BBC Sport Personality of the Year Awards on?

BBC One

What time is BBC Sport Personality of the Year Awards on?

7pm

What date is BBC Sport Personality of the Year Awards on?

Sunday 15 December

What is Sports Personality of the Year?

BBC Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY) is one of the most prestigious awards in British sport, as it is entirely voted for by the public.

This year has a famous host of presenters such as Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan and Clare Balding. They will present to an audience of 10,000 and a TV audience of millions.

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019 contenders?

1. Dina Asher-Smith (Athletics): With a new national record Dina is the first British won to win a major worldwide sprint title, winning the 200m gold. Dina also won silver medals in the 100m and 4x100m sprints.
2. Lewis Hamilton (Formula 1): Won his sixth world title with an overall grand prix career wins of 83.
3. Katarina Johnson-Thompson (Athletics): Won the World Athletics Championship in the heptathlon.
4. Alun Wyn Jones (Rugby union): Six nations Grand Slam captain, also crowned Wales most capped player.

5. Raheem Sterling (Football): Won Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup with Manchester City.
6. Ben Stokes (Cricket): Made an unbeaten 135 against Australia in the third test Ashes, which secured England’s World Cup win.

How can I vote for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019?

Voting will open as announced in the BBC show. There are two ways to vote: by phone or for free online.

If you vote online, you will to set us a BBC account.

If you want to vote by phone, numbers will be displayed in the BBC show and online when voting opens.

BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award winners