Team GB and Olympics star Keely Hodgkinson is the favourite after claiming 800m gold in Paris earlier this year.
Teenage darts star Luke Litter, meanwhile, is seen as Hodgkinson’s main rival after a meteoric rise over the past 12 months or so.
Joe Root, Jude Bellingham, Sarah Stoney and Alex Yee are also in contention.
The winner will be decided by a public vote and will be announced at tonight’s ceremony in Salford, Greater Manchester.
How to watch BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024
TV channel: BBC One will broadcast the ceremony live and free-to-air in the UK. Coverage starts at 7pm GMT, with the winner expected to be announced at 9pm.
Live stream: The BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer will also air SPOTY online for free.
Live stream: Follow the ceremony in full with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog!
