ESPY Awards 2026 Guide
Find Out How to Watch the 2026 ESPY Awards: Streaming Details, Host, and Location.
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The 2026 ESPY Awards will air live on July 15, 2026, from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City, according to The Wrap and Yahoo Sports. Saturday Night Live star Marcello Hernandez will host the show, which recognizes the best in sports from the past year.
The ceremony will feature musical performances, celebrity appearances, and athletes from across the sports world. Here is everything you need to know to watch.
When and Where the ESPYs Will Air Live
The show kicks off on July 15, 2026. The Wrap confirmed it will broadcast live on ABC. That means anyone with a basic cable or antenna connection can tune in for free. The ceremony takes place at the David H. Koch Theater, a landmark venue inside Lincoln Center in New York City.
An exact start time has not been officially confirmed yet. Check your local ABC listings as the date gets closer for the precise airtime in your area.
How to Stream the ESPYs Without Cable
Cord-cutters have several options to watch. According to Yahoo Sports, fans can stream the ceremony live on the ESPN App, Disney+, and Hulu. The Disney App is also listed as a supported platform. That covers most households with an active streaming subscription.
Disney+ and Hulu are available starting at around $8 per month with ads. The ESPN App is free to download, though some live content may require a cable login or a Disney Bundle subscription to access.
Marcello Hernandez Steps Into the Host Spotlight
Marcello Hernandez is best known as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. The Wrap confirmed he will host the 2026 ESPYs. He brings a comedy background to the stage, which fits a show that mixes sports highlights with entertainment.
Past ESPY hosts have included athletes and entertainers alike. Names like Peyton Manning, Tracy Morgan, and Anthony Mackie have all taken the stage in previous years. Hernandez will join that list on July 15.
What the ESPYs Celebrate Each Year
The ESPYs are ESPN's annual sports awards show. The show hands out trophies in categories like Best Athlete, Best Team, and Best Play. Fans vote online for many of the awards before the show airs. Yahoo Sports noted the night also includes appearances from celebrities and major athletes.
The show first aired in 1993. It has grown into one of the biggest nights on the sports calendar. The 2026 edition marks the latest chapter in that tradition, now landing in New York City for the first time in recent memory.
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