What other awards will be presented?
Team of the Year. The GB Davis Cup-winning tennis team took home the prize in 2015. This year, 5000/1 outsiders turned title winners, Leicester City will take some beating.
Overseas Sports Personality of the year. New Zealand rugby star Dan Carter collected the gong in 2015 after winning the World Cup.
Coach of the Year. Michael O’Neill took home last year’s award after guiding Northern Ireland to Euro 2016. Chris Coleman will be among this year’s favourites for guiding Wales to the semi-final but Eddie Jones and Claudio Ranieri could offer competition.
Young Sports Personality of the Year. Ellie Downie received the honour last year after winning bronze in the gymnastics individual all-around at the European Championships.
Lifetime Achievement Award. Last year it was given to AP McCoy, after he retired at the age of 41 with 20 champion jockey titles.
Helen Rollason Award. Eight-year-old cerebral palsy sufferer Bailey Matthews won the 2015 award after completing a triathlon unaided.
Sport’s Unsung Hero. Last year Damien Lindsay, a youth football coach in west Belfast, was nominated for his work with St James Swifts Football Club.