Yahoo Sports SPOTY 2017: When is it, what are latest odds and who could beat Anthony Joshua to award?
What is it?
It's the BBC's long-standing end of year sports review show which crowns this year's Sports Personality of the Year. It remains one of sport’s most prestigious awards.
When is it?
It takes place on Sunday, December 17.
Where is it?
This year it's being held at Liverpool's Echo Arena.
What time will it start?
The programme gets under way at 6.45pm.
How can I watch it?
BBC One and BBC website will have live coverage of the show. Alternatively, you can catch every winner and read all the latest with our rolling blog.
Who are the contenders?
Here's the 12-person shortlist.
What are the latest odds?
Anthony Joshua 1/8
Lewis Hamilton 7/1
Mo Farah 40/1
Jonathan Rea 40/1
Harry Kane 40/1
Chris Froome 40/1
(top five only)
Who won last year's award?
Andy Murray was crowned the winner for a record third time. The British No 1 retained his Olympic gold medal, claimed his second Wimbledon title and became tennis' world No 1 in an incredible 2016.
Triathlete Alistair Brownlee was second and show jumper Nick Skelton third.
Who will be performing at the show?
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will open the show. The former Oasis star will perform two songs. Rag 'n' Bone Man will also perform and there will be music throughout from the BBC Philharmonic.
Who do you want to win?
What other awards will be presented?
There will be seven other awards on the night including overseas sports personality of the year. Six contenders have been shortlisted. They are: Tom Brady (American football), Roger Federer (tennis), Katie Ledecky (swimming), Tatyana McFadden (Para-athletics), Sally Pearson (athletics) and Michael van Gerwen (darts).
