BBC Sports Personality of the Year – Contenders & How to Vote

By Britwatch Team

• When to watch
• Who are the contenders?
• How to buy tickets
• How to vote

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year line-up is bigger and better than before following a bumper Olympic Year

Where is it being held/How can we watch?

Venue: Genting Arena, Birmingham

Date: Sunday 18 December

Time: From 18:40 GMT

Coverage: BBC One, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sport Website

Who are the contenders?

• Nicola Adams (Boxing), Gareth Bale (Football), Alistair Brownlee (Triathlon), Sophie Christiansen (Equestrian)
• Kadeena Cox (Athletics/Cycling), Mo Farah (Athletics), Jason Kenny (Cycling), Laura Kenny (Cycling)
• Andy Murray (Tennis), Adam Peaty (Swimming), Kate Richardson-Walsh (Hockey), Nick Skelton (Equestrian)
• Dame Sarah Storey (Cycling), Jamie Vardy (Football), Max Whitlock (Gymnastics), Danny Willett (Golf)

Tickets available:

• Viagogo
• Get Me In & Seatwave

How to Vote

You can vote by phone or online during the live show. The details including the phone numbers for each of the nominees will be announced during the programme and online – Please note you cannot vote via email, Red Button or text.

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