Sports Personality of the Year voting: How to vote for SPOTY 2019
Sports Personality of the Year takes place today but how can you vote in the awards ceremony?
Sports Personality of the Year 2019 is here with six names in the running. Who takes home the gong will be decided by public vote. This evening’s ceremony takes place at the P&J Live in Aberdeen, with Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan and Clare Balding presenting the show.
Sports Personality of the Year 2019 shortlist
Alun Wyn Jones (Rugby)
Ben Stokes (Cricket)
Dina Asher-Smith (Athletics)
Katarina Johnson-Thompson (Athletics)
Lewis Hamilton (Formula 1)
Raheem Sterling (Football)
How to vote for Sports Personality of the Year
Voting will open at some point during the awards ceremony.
Fans will be informed by the presenters when they can start casting their votes.
Voting will be available online and over the phone, with full details to be confirmed on the night.
How to watch Sports Personality of the Year
The programme will be shown live on BBC One throughout the UK.
The awards ceremony begins at 7pm GMT and will conclude two hours later.
Fans can also stream the event via the BBC iPlayer app.
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Who won Sports Personality of the Year 2018?
Cycling star Geraint Thomas picked up the prize last year following his incredible victory in the Tour de France.
“It’s just insane‚” Thomas said upon collecting the award.
“I’ve grown up watching sports personality in my front room on the sofa and, when I walked up on the stage, I was shaking a little bit.
“I take great pride in representing Britain and Wales whenever I’m racing and it’s been a great year for British sport. Long may it continue.”