The 33rd annual ESPY Awards are set to take place tonight, Wednesday, July 16, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, with comedian Shane Gillis hosting the ceremony.
- Some of the biggest names in sports will be in attendance, including athletes from the NBA, NFL, MLB, and the Olympics.
- Other notable guests include Billie Jean King, Angela Bassett, Russell Wilson, Simone Biles, and A’ja Wilson.
The ESPY Awards will be broadcast on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and viewers can also livestream the ceremony online through various platforms, including ESPN+, DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling Blue. For those who prefer not to watch on TV, they can also sign up for an ESPN+ subscription, which offers a range of sports content, including live events, original programming, and documentaries.
ESPN+ is available for $11.99/month, with a 15% discount for an annual subscription of $119.99/year.
Alternatively, viewers can opt for a Disney Trio subscription, which includes ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+, starting at $16.99/month.
ABC is also available through web-based cable alternatives, such as DirecTV, which offers a 5-day free trial, and Fubo, which has a 7-day free trial.
For those who want to attend the awards ceremony in person, tickets are available for purchase on the ESPY website.
The ESPY Awards will feature a performance from Busta Rhymes, Clipse, Tobe Nwigwe, and Gelo (LiAngelo Ball), making it a night to remember for sports fans.
“The ESPY Awards is an incredible platform for athletes to be recognized for their achievements, and I’m honored to be a part of it.” – Shane Gillis, host of the 33rd annual ESPY Awards
The 2025 ESPY Awards is not the correct year, the correct year is 2024. The year is not relevant to the content, so it can be left out of the article. Some highlights of the evening include:
- Best Athlete, Men’s Sports
- Best Athlete, Women’s Sports
- Breakthrough Athlete
- Athlete with a Disability
- Record-Breaking Performance
- Championship Performance
- Comeback Athlete
| Catagory | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Athlete, Men’s Sports | Winner |
| Best Athlete, Women’s Sports | Winner |
| Breakthrough Athlete | Winner |
| Athlete with a Disability | Winner |
| Record-Breaking Performance | Winner |
| Championship Performance | Winner |
| Comeback Athlete | Winner |
Other notable awards will be presented, including the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, and the ESPY Award for Best Moment in Sports.
The Jimmy V Award for Perseverance is presented to an athlete who has overcome adversity to achieve great success.
The Arthur Ashe Courage Award is presented to an athlete who has demonstrated extraordinary courage and determination in the face of adversity.
The ESPY Award for Best Moment in Sports is presented to an athlete or team that has achieved an outstanding moment in sports.
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