The world number 1 in wheelchair tennis won gold in the men’s doubles at the Paralympics in Paris this summer. Sky Bet has him at 88/1 to win Sports Personality of the Year. The world number 1 in wheelchair tennis won gold in the men’s doubles at the Paralympics in Paris this summer. Sky Bet has him at 88/1 to win Sports Personality of the Year.
The world number 1 in wheelchair tennis won gold in the men’s doubles at the Paralympics in Paris this summer. Sky Bet has him at 88/1 to win Sports Personality of the Year. | Julian Finney/Getty Images

Who is the favourite for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024? Latest odds - before nominations

Matthew Mohan-Hickson
By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Technology and TV writer

Published 3rd Dec 2024, 07:48 GMT

Clear favourite has emerged for Sports Personality of the Year 2024 🎖

The BBC has announced the date of the Sports Personality of the Year awards for 2024. It will take place in two weeks time on December 17.

Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Claire Balding will all host the show this year. Gary Lineker announced he was stepping down from hosting duties after 23 years.

The nominations have not yet been announced, but some early favourites have emerged. Here’s who the bookies at Sky Bet are backing - from longest to shorted odds.

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This time last year, not many people would have been able to name Luke Littler let alone recognise him. But he is now a household name and a sensation after his run at Ally Pally last Christmas. He is 7/2 to win Sports Personality of the Year on Sky Bet.

9. Luke Littler - 7/2

This time last year, not many people would have been able to name Luke Littler let alone recognise him. But he is now a household name and a sensation after his run at Ally Pally last Christmas. He is 7/2 to win Sports Personality of the Year on Sky Bet. | Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images Photo: Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images

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The middle-distance runner bettered her performance at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a gold medal in Paris this summer. She is the current favourite to win Sports Personality of the Year on Sky Bet with odds of 2/9.

10. Keely Hodgkinson - 2/9

The middle-distance runner bettered her performance at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a gold medal in Paris this summer. She is the current favourite to win Sports Personality of the Year on Sky Bet with odds of 2/9. | Adam Pretty/Getty Images Photo: Adam Pretty/Getty Images

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