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US to Host 2026 ESPYs July 15 in NYC

6/26/2026

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Summary

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The United States will host ESPYS on July 15, 2026 at New York’s David H. Koch Theater, with Marcello Hernández hosting.
Voting opened June 25, runs through July 15, with winners announced after the ceremony.
The nominee list features Jalen Brunson, Lionel Messi, Shohei Ohtani, Hilary Knight and Nelly Korda.
The ESPYs added Tunnel Fit, Celebration and Sports Card and honored Jason Collins, Jim Abbott, Scott Ruskan.

History

Historical Context

The ESPY Awards began in 1993, with the first ceremony at Madison Square Garden and shows in New York venues. After relocating to Las Vegas in 2000 and later settling at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, the 34th edition returns to New York’s David H. Koch Theater in July 2026, hosted by Marcello Hernández and featuring Jalen Brunson, Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani.

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Story summary

The United States will host ESPYS on July 15, 2026 at New York’s David H. Koch Theater, with Marcello Hernández hosting.
Voting opened June 25, runs through July 15, with winners announced after the ceremony.
The nominee list features Jalen Brunson, Lionel Messi, Shohei Ohtani, Hilary Knight and Nelly Korda.
The ESPYs added Tunnel Fit, Celebration and Sports Card and honored Jason Collins, Jim Abbott, Scott Ruskan.

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