The 2026 ESPYS are returning to New York City. Ahead of the award show slated for July 15, the ESPYS nominations were revealed in full on Thursday (June 25).
This year’s award show will be hosted by Marcello Hernández, and fan voting is now open. The David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in Manhattan is slated to host the event, with the 2026 ESPYS set to air live on July 15 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
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In the best athlete category for men’s sports, New York Knicks champion and superstar guard Jalen Brunson is among the nominees, alongside soccer deity Lionel Messi, L.A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.
