2025 ESPY Awards: Time, how to watch and more for annual award show
Hosted by comedian Shane Gillis, the annual awards show brings people all across the sports world and celebrities to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. From the best baseball player to the craziest play to most dominating teams, plenty of awards will be given out to those that were undeniable.
Plus, people that have made significant contributions to their sport and community will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, the Pat Tillman Award for Service and the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award. While it's bound to be a special and emotional night, there also will be some fun and comedy sprinkled in.
USA TODAY Sports will have the top moments and winners from the 2025 ESPY Awards. Here's what to know ahead of the show:
What time are 2025 ESPY Awards?
Attendees will hit the red carpet at 5:30 p.m. ET and the show begins at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Wednesday, July 16.
How to watch the ESPYs: TV channel, streaming
Watch the 2025 ESPY Awards on ESPN+
Who are 2025 ESPYS nominees?
Shohei Ohtani, Simone Biles, Caitlin Clark, Rory McIlroy and the Philadelphia Eagles are just some of the high-profile names up for awards. The full list of awards and nominees can be found here.
Who are ESPYs special honorees this year?
Who will be at 2025 ESPY Awards?
Celebrities who will present awards include Billie Jean King, Angela Bassett, Leslie Jones, Druski and Anthony Ramos. Russell Wilson, Lindsey Vonn, Matthew Stafford, Trinity Rodman and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone are among the athletes who will also present awards.
In attendance will be athletes such as Simone Biles, Ilona Maher, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lamar Jackson, with several other notable sports figures also at the show. There will also be musical performances from Busta Rhymes, Clipse and Gelo.
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