We have how to watch the 2025 ESPYS, hosted by Shane Gillis, with honorees including Oscar Robertson, Katie Schumacher-Cawley and more!
The 2025 ESPYS are just around the corner, bringing together stars from across the sports and entertainment worlds to celebrate the past year’s most unforgettable moments and remarkable achievements in athletics.
The awards show will air Wednesday, July 16 at 8 p.m. (all time zones) from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The 2025 ESPYS Preview Show will begin at 7 p.m. ET, offering red carpet coverage before the main event.
Where to Watch
Fans can catch The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One live on ABC, ESPN+ and Disney+
Streaming is available across all U.S. time zones including Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Arizona, and Hawaii.
The preview show will air on ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, and the show’s streaming hubs. For those who miss the live broadcast, the full awards show will be available on-demand Thursday on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu.
This Year’s Host
Comedian Shane Gillis, creator and star of the Netflix comedy Tires and co-host of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast, is taking the stage as this year’s host.
“I’m excited to be at The ESPYS this year,” said Gillis. “I like sports so this should be a good time.”
Gillis is currently on an international stand-up tour and is no stranger to the sports world—he’s appeared in a Super Bowl ad alongside Peyton Manning and Post Malone, and starred in a Notre Dame rally video.
“Shane is not only one of the top comedians today, but also a huge sports fan, which made him an easy choice to host The ESPYS,” said Craig Lazarus, ESPN’s VP and executive producer of The ESPYS.
Special Honorees
This year’s ESPYS will present three prestigious honorary awards:
Arthur Ashe Award for Courage: Oscar Robertson, National Basketball Hall of Famer
Jimmy V Award for Perseverance: Katie Schumacher-Cawley, Penn State women’s volleyball coach
Pat Tillman Award for Service: David Walters and Erin Regan, Greater Los Angeles first responders and former athletes
Giving Back
As always, The ESPYS continues its mission to raise funds and awareness for the V Foundation for Cancer Research, which ESPN co-founded with the late basketball coach Jim Valvano in 1993. Since its inception, the foundation has raised over $250 million for cancer research.
