ESPY Awards Return to New York, Stream Live July 15

The 34th annual ESPY Awards, a celebration of the past year's top athletes and sports moments, will be held tonight, July 15, 2026, at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City. The ceremony marks the event's return to New York for the first time in several years. Comedian and "Saturday Night Live" star Marcello Hernández will host the show, which is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, following a preview show at 7 p.m. ET. The broadcast will air on ABC and ESPN.

Winners across 22 categories are determined entirely by fan votes. This year's nominees include a roster of high-profile athletes such as WNBA star A'ja Wilson, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani, and soccer icon Lionel Messi. The nominees for Best Team include the Las Vegas Aces, Los Angeles Dodgers, Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team, and the New York Knicks.

The evening will feature musical performances from hip-hop artists De La Soul, Ghostface Killah, and Slick Rick. The Savannah Bananas, the exhibition baseball team known for its entertainment-focused style of play, is also scheduled to perform. A wide array of athletes and...