July 13, 2026 PRESENTERS, ATTENDEES AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCED FOR ‘THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE,’ AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, AT 8 P.M. ET ON ABC AND STREAMING ON THE ESPN APP MEDIA KIT This Wednesday, an elite lineup of athletes and the brightest Hollywood stars will join ESPN for “The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One” to commemorate the past year in sports. Hosted by Marcello Hernández, “The 2026 ESPYS” will air live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on ABC. The show will also stream on the ESPN App in pattern with ABC airings across time zones and be available to stream the next day on Disney+, Hulu, the ESPN App and ABC Video on Demand. The star-studded ceremony will celebrate major sports achievements, revisit unforgettable moments, and bring together the sports industry’s fan favorites and biggest stars. The night will also feature special musical performances from hip-hop royalty De La Soul, critically acclaimed rapper Ghostface Killah, the legendary Slick Rick, and global baseball phenomenon the Savannah Bananas. Stars and athletes scheduled to present this year include: Rauw Alej Press Release - Specials
June 25, 2026 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR ‘THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE,’ AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, AT 8 P.M. ET ON ABC AND STREAMING ON THE ESPN APP WHAT: ESPN announced the nominees for “The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One,” hosted by Marcello Hernández, and fan voting is now open. WHERE: A list of “The 2026 ESPYS” nominees is available here and fans can cast their vote on ESPYS.com. More information is available in the complete ”2026 ESPYS” Media Kit. WHEN: Voting is now underway and will be open through July 15. “THE 2026 ESPYS” NOMINEE FACTS AND FIGURES: Top nominees include Jalen Brunson, Myles Garrett, Alysa Liu, Matthew Stafford, Rory McIlroy, Lionel Messi, Shohei Ohtani, Mikaela Shiffrin, Victor Wembanyama, and A’ja Wilson First-time nominees include Bam Adebayo, Lauren Betts, Macklin Celebrini, Hannah Hidalgo, Drake Maye, Fernando Mendoza, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba Nominated for Best Athlete – Men’s Sports, Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to their first title since 1973. Brunson scored 45 points in Game 5, the fourth player ever to score at least 45 points in an NBA Finals clincher. A’ja Wilson and Mikaela Shiffrin are seek Press Release - Specials
June 22, 2026 ESPN REVEALS SPECIAL HONOREES FOR ‘THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE,’ AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, AT 8 P.M. ON ABC AND STREAMING ON THE ESPN APP During “The 2026 ESPYS,” hosted by Marcello Hernández, ESPN will honor athletes and sports leaders for their courage, perseverance and service with three special accolades. Jason Collins will posthumously receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, Jim Abbott will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, and Scott Ruskan will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service. This year marks “The ESPYS” return to New York City, where the show will air live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT on ABC. The show will also stream on ESPN+ on the ESPN App, in pattern with ABC airings across time zones, and will be available to stream the next day on Disney+, Hulu, the ESPN App and ABC Video on Demand. The late Jason Collins will posthumously be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage for his impact on LGBTQ+ visibility in professional athletics. The award is given to a deserving member of the sports world who has made a differenc Press Release - Specials
June 3, 2026 MARCELLO HERNÁNDEZ TO HOST ‘THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE’ AT THE DAVID H. KOCH THEATER AT LINCOLN CENTER, AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, AT 8 P.M. EDT ON ABC AND STREAMING ON THE ESPN APP Media Credentials Request Form “The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One” will be hosted by comedian, actor, writer and producer Marcello Hernández, who will bring his signature humor and vibrant personality to the stage as he joins a star-studded roster of athletes and celebrities honoring the greatest achievements in the world of sports. This year marks “The ESPYS” return to New York City, where the show will air live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT on ABC. The show will also stream on ESPN+ on the ESPN App in pattern with ABC airings across time zones and be available to stream next day on Hulu, the ESPN App and ABC Video on Demand. “I started doing comedy 10 years ago, in Cleveland, Ohio, and I would take the train 12 hours to New York to sell comedy tickets on the street in Greenwich Village in exchange for stage time,” said Hernández. “It is an honor, and frankly feels crazy to be hosting ‘The ESPYS’ this year Press Release - Specials
