2026 ESPY Awards Air Tonight on ABC with Host Marcello Hernández
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The 34th annual ESPY Awards will be broadcast Wednesday, July 15, on ABC beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Comedian and Saturday Night Live cast member Marcello Hernández is set to host the ceremony, which recognizes top athletic achievements across more than 20 categories. The show will be available on ABC and can be streamed live through services including DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, and ESPN+. DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for new subscribers, while other platforms have various promotional discounts and trial periods. Nominees for best athlete in men’s sports include Jalen Brunson, Shohei Ohtani, and Matthew Stafford, while women’s sports nominees include A’ja Wilson. The event takes place at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City, with a preview show airing at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
What’s verified
The ESPY Awards air Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
Marcello Hernández is the host.
The ceremony streams live on DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, and ESPN+.
DirecTV offers a five-day free trial.
Nominees for best athlete in men’s sports include Jalen Brunson, Shohei Ohtani, and Matthew Stafford.
Nominees for best athlete in women’s sports include A’ja Wilson.
Not yet confirmed
The venue (David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center) is mentioned in only one source.
Performers De La Soul, Ghostface Killah, Slick Rick, and the Savannah Bananas are mentioned in only one source.
A preview show at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN is mentioned in only one source.
Next-day on-demand access on Disney+/Hulu (July 16) is mentioned in only one source.
The full list of nominees and winners has not been provided or updated by the sources.
Key figures
Marcello Hernández (host), Jalen Brunson (athlete nominee), Shohei Ohtani (athlete nominee), Matthew Stafford (athlete nominee), A’ja Wilson (athlete nominee)
Sources: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter
