ESPN on ABC Menu About Episodes Releases Releases Category Specials Sports July 14, 2025 ICON AWARD, PRESENTERS, ATTENDEES AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCED FOR ‘THE 2025 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE,’ AIRING LIVE WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, AT 8 P.M. EDT/7 P.M. CDT ON ABC AND STREAMING ON ESPN+ This Wednesday, some of the world’s best athletes and biggest stars will join ESPN for “The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One” to commemorate the past year in sports. Hosted by Shane Gillis, “The 2025 ESPYS” will be broadcast from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 16, and air live on ABC at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT and will also stream on ESPN+ in pattern with ABC airings across time zones. “The ESPYS” will also be available to stream on-demand the next day on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+. The star-studded ceremony will relive the best moments of the year, honor leading athletes, and bring together the sports industry’s fan favorites and biggest stars. The night will also feature special musical performances from GRAMMY® Award-nominated rapper Busta Rhymes, acclaimed hip-hop duo Clipse, and basketball player-turned-rapper Gelo, along with a powerful In Memoriam tribute led by GRAMMY-nominated artist and multihyphenate Tobe Nwigwe featuring David Michael Wyatt. During “The Press Release - Specials June 30, 2025 ESPN REVEALS SPECIAL HONOREES FOR ‘THE 2025 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE’ AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, AT 8 P.M. ET/PT LIVE ON ABC AND STREAMING LIVE ON ESPN+ During “The 2025 ESPYS,” hosted by Shane Gillis, ESPN will honor athletes and sports leaders for their courage, perseverance and service with three special accolades. Oscar Robertson will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, Katie Schumacher-Cawley will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, and David Walters and Erin Regan will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service. “The ESPYS” will air live from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 16, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and will stream live on ESPN+. “The ESPYS” will also be available to stream on-demand the next day on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+. Former NBA player Oscar Robertson will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage for his fight to establish free agency in the NBA. The award is given to a deserving member of the sports world who has made a difference beyond the field of play by fighting for what they believe in, ultimately impacting people worldwide. As the president of the NBA Players Association Press Release - Specials June 26, 2025 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR ‘THE 2025 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE’ AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, AT 8 P.M. ET/PT LIVE ON ABC AND STREAMING LIVE ON ESPN+ WHAT: ESPN announced the nominees for “The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One,” hosted by Shane Gillis, and fan voting is now open. WHERE: A list of “The 2025 ESPYS” nominees is available here, and fans can cast their vote at ESPN.com/ESPYS. More information is available in the complete 2025 ESPYS Media Kit. WHEN: Voting is now underway, and all categories will close at 5 p.m. ET on July 16, just prior to the start of “The 2025 ESPYS.” “THE 2025 ESPYS” NOMINEE FACTS AND FIGURES: Top nominees include Simone Biles, Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Caitlin Clark, Coco Gauff, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ilona Maher and Alexander Ovechkin. First time nominees include Josh Allen, Freddie Freeman, Tyrese Haliburton, Ilona Maher, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Paul Skenes and Gabby Thomas. Josh Allen is nominated for Best Athlete – Men’s Sports – if he wins, it would mark the fourth time in the last five years that a quarterback has won the title. Patrick Mahomes won in 2024 and 2023 and Tom Brady in 20 Press Release - Specials June 24, 2025 SHANE GILLIS TO HOST ‘THE 2025 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE’ AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, AT 8 P.M. ET/PT LIVE ON ABC AND STREAMING LIVE ON ESPN+ Media Credentials Request Form “The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One” will be hosted by comedian, actor and writer Shane Gillis who will bring his comedic energy to the stage as he joins a star-studded group to celebrate the most memorable moments in sports. “The ESPYS” will air live from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 16, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and will stream live on ESPN+. “The ESPYS” will also be available to stream on demand the next day on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+. “I’m excited to be at ‘The ESPYS’ this year,” said Gillis. “I like sports, so this should be a good time.” “Shane is not only one of the top comedians today but also a huge sports fan, which made him an easy choice to host ‘The ESPYS,’” said Craig Lazarus, ESPN vice president and “The ESPYS” executive producer. “We are thrilled to work with him to create an entertaining show celebrating this year’s best moments in sports and are excited to see what he’ll do on stage.” Gillis’ role as host of “Th Press Release - Sports April 15, 2024 Movin’ to the Motor City: ESPN Departs for Detroit April 25–27 To Present the 2024 NFL Draft Across Multiple Platforms ESPN and The Walt Disney Company will present the 2024 NFL Draft across ESPN, ABC, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes and ESPN’s social media platforms, as the NFL takes their marquee offseason event to Detroit (April 25-27). On-site studio programming will surround the multiplatform presentation as ESPN further deepens its commitment to the annual NFL tentpole event. ESPN’s long-standing NFL Draft tradition will reach 45 consecutive years in Detroit, dating back to 1980. For the first two nights, Thursday, April 25 (8 p.m. EDT), and Friday, April 26 (7 p.m. EDT), ESPN and ABC will provide fans two broadcast options, a tradition dating back to the 2019 NFL Draft, and new this year a third option with “The Pat McAfee Show Draft Spectacular.” ESPN’s presentation will focus on areas of need for each team, the draftee’s football resume – with highlights and analysis on his playing style, technique and physical attributes – and how he will fit in with the team that drafted him. ABC will provide pla Press Release - Sports
July 14, 2025 ICON AWARD, PRESENTERS, ATTENDEES AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCED FOR ‘THE 2025 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE,’ AIRING LIVE WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, AT 8 P.M. EDT/7 P.M. CDT ON ABC AND STREAMING ON ESPN+ This Wednesday, some of the world’s best athletes and biggest stars will join ESPN for “The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One” to commemorate the past year in sports. Hosted by Shane Gillis, “The 2025 ESPYS” will be broadcast from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 16, and air live on ABC at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT and will also stream on ESPN+ in pattern with ABC airings across time zones. “The ESPYS” will also be available to stream on-demand the next day on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+. The star-studded ceremony will relive the best moments of the year, honor leading athletes, and bring together the sports industry’s fan favorites and biggest stars. The night will also feature special musical performances from GRAMMY® Award-nominated rapper Busta Rhymes, acclaimed hip-hop duo Clipse, and basketball player-turned-rapper Gelo, along with a powerful In Memoriam tribute led by GRAMMY-nominated artist and multihyphenate Tobe Nwigwe featuring David Michael Wyatt. During “The Press Release - Specials
June 30, 2025 ESPN REVEALS SPECIAL HONOREES FOR ‘THE 2025 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE’ AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, AT 8 P.M. ET/PT LIVE ON ABC AND STREAMING LIVE ON ESPN+ During “The 2025 ESPYS,” hosted by Shane Gillis, ESPN will honor athletes and sports leaders for their courage, perseverance and service with three special accolades. Oscar Robertson will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, Katie Schumacher-Cawley will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, and David Walters and Erin Regan will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service. “The ESPYS” will air live from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 16, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and will stream live on ESPN+. “The ESPYS” will also be available to stream on-demand the next day on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+. Former NBA player Oscar Robertson will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage for his fight to establish free agency in the NBA. The award is given to a deserving member of the sports world who has made a difference beyond the field of play by fighting for what they believe in, ultimately impacting people worldwide. As the president of the NBA Players Association Press Release - Specials
June 26, 2025 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR ‘THE 2025 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE’ AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, AT 8 P.M. ET/PT LIVE ON ABC AND STREAMING LIVE ON ESPN+ WHAT: ESPN announced the nominees for “The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One,” hosted by Shane Gillis, and fan voting is now open. WHERE: A list of “The 2025 ESPYS” nominees is available here, and fans can cast their vote at ESPN.com/ESPYS. More information is available in the complete 2025 ESPYS Media Kit. WHEN: Voting is now underway, and all categories will close at 5 p.m. ET on July 16, just prior to the start of “The 2025 ESPYS.” “THE 2025 ESPYS” NOMINEE FACTS AND FIGURES: Top nominees include Simone Biles, Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Caitlin Clark, Coco Gauff, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ilona Maher and Alexander Ovechkin. First time nominees include Josh Allen, Freddie Freeman, Tyrese Haliburton, Ilona Maher, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Paul Skenes and Gabby Thomas. Josh Allen is nominated for Best Athlete – Men’s Sports – if he wins, it would mark the fourth time in the last five years that a quarterback has won the title. Patrick Mahomes won in 2024 and 2023 and Tom Brady in 20 Press Release - Specials
June 24, 2025 SHANE GILLIS TO HOST ‘THE 2025 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE’ AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, AT 8 P.M. ET/PT LIVE ON ABC AND STREAMING LIVE ON ESPN+ Media Credentials Request Form “The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One” will be hosted by comedian, actor and writer Shane Gillis who will bring his comedic energy to the stage as he joins a star-studded group to celebrate the most memorable moments in sports. “The ESPYS” will air live from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 16, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and will stream live on ESPN+. “The ESPYS” will also be available to stream on demand the next day on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+. “I’m excited to be at ‘The ESPYS’ this year,” said Gillis. “I like sports, so this should be a good time.” “Shane is not only one of the top comedians today but also a huge sports fan, which made him an easy choice to host ‘The ESPYS,’” said Craig Lazarus, ESPN vice president and “The ESPYS” executive producer. “We are thrilled to work with him to create an entertaining show celebrating this year’s best moments in sports and are excited to see what he’ll do on stage.” Gillis’ role as host of “Th Press Release - Sports
April 15, 2024 Movin’ to the Motor City: ESPN Departs for Detroit April 25–27 To Present the 2024 NFL Draft Across Multiple Platforms ESPN and The Walt Disney Company will present the 2024 NFL Draft across ESPN, ABC, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes and ESPN’s social media platforms, as the NFL takes their marquee offseason event to Detroit (April 25-27). On-site studio programming will surround the multiplatform presentation as ESPN further deepens its commitment to the annual NFL tentpole event. ESPN’s long-standing NFL Draft tradition will reach 45 consecutive years in Detroit, dating back to 1980. For the first two nights, Thursday, April 25 (8 p.m. EDT), and Friday, April 26 (7 p.m. EDT), ESPN and ABC will provide fans two broadcast options, a tradition dating back to the 2019 NFL Draft, and new this year a third option with “The Pat McAfee Show Draft Spectacular.” ESPN’s presentation will focus on areas of need for each team, the draftee’s football resume – with highlights and analysis on his playing style, technique and physical attributes – and how he will fit in with the team that drafted him. ABC will provide pla Press Release - Sports
