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When is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023? Start time today, nominees, TV channel and latest odds

The winner of the 2023 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award will be revealed later today, with six nominees vying for the award.

England footballer Beth Mead picked up the prize last year and Lionesses team-mate Mary Earps is the overwhelming favourite to win the award tonight.

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The winner of the public vote will be announced on the night of the live show on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

Other awards being presented on the night are world sport star of the year, young sports personality of the year, coach of the year, team of the year, unsung hero, the Helen Rollason Award for outstanding achievement in the face of adversity, and the lifetime achievement award.

Here are all the details...

Beth Mead last year became the first women's footballer to win the award (PA)

When is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023?

The ceremony will be held later today on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

Proceedings get underway at 7pm GMT and finish at 9pm.

How to watch BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023

TV channel: BBC One will broadcast the ceremony live and free-to-air in the UK.

Live stream: The BBC Sport website and iPlayer will also air SPOTY online.

Live stream: Follow the ceremony in full with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog!

Frankie Dettori enjoyed a stellar 2023 (REUTERS)

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023 nominees

England goalkeeper Mary Earps leads the six nominees to succeed team-mate Beth Mead for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

The 30-year-old goalkeeper helped England reach the Women's World Cup final back in August before eventually losing out 1-0 to winners Spain in the final. Earps was awarded the Golden Glove by keeping three clean sheets throughout the tournament.

Earps is joined on the shortlist by retired cricketer Stuart Broad, former jockey Frankie Dettori, heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson, wheelchair tennis player Alfie Hewett and golfer Rory McIlroy.

You can read more about each nominee here.

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023 latest odds

  • Mary Earps: 1/12
  • Stuart Broad: 10/1
  • Katarina Johnson Thompson: 18/1
  • Frankie Dettori: 25/1
  • Alfie Hewett: 25/1
  • Rory McIlroy: 100/1
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