The Saturday Night Live standout joins a long line of comedians to host the show.
Marcello Hernandez at the "Saturday Night Live" FYC event held at the Saban Media Center on June 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Marcello Hernández is set to host the 2026 ESPYS, which will air live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York on Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on ABC.
Hernández recently concluded his fourth season on Saturday Night Live. His debut comedy special, Marcello Hernández: American Boy, premiered in January on Netflix. Hernández, 28, is also an avid sports fan, having played soccer at John Carroll University.
