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The 2025 ESPYs, presented by Capital One and hosted by comedian Shane Gillis, returns to celebrate the biggest moments and athletes in sports over the past year. The show will honor legends like Oscar Robertson (Arthur Ashe Award for Courage), Katie Schumacher-Cawley (Jimmy V Award for Perseverance), and David Walters and Erin Regan (Pat Tillman Award for Service).
WATCH: Espy awards 2025 live from anywhere
Everything you need to know about the 2025 ESPY awards streaming guide, start time, and how to watch the annual show without cable from anywhere.
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
Location: Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles
TV Broadcast: ABC/TSN
Streaming Anywhere: Watch ESPYs live
What Are the ESPYs?
The ESPY Awards (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards) are produced by ESPN and recognize outstanding athletic and team performances from the past year. The annual event has been a staple of the sports world since 1993.
How to watch Espyawr 2025 in Canada (or Globally)
TSN 1 will broadcast the ESPYs in Canada. Viewers and fans outside the U.S. can watch the 2025 ESPYs without cable or a VPN through Steadyflix OTT via TSN 1 — a one-time payment streaming platform. With no monthly subscriptions or geo-restrictions, it’s the easiest and most affordable way to stream the show from anywhere in the world.
Who’s Hosting the 2025 ESPYs?
Comedian and actor Shane Gillis will host this year’s ceremony, bringing humor and energy as he honors top athletes and unforgettable sports moments.
2025 ESPYs – Featured Nominees
Best Athlete, Men’s Sports
• Josh Allen (NFL, Bills)
• Shohei Ohtani (MLB, Dodgers)
• Saquon Barkley (NFL, Eagles)
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (NBA, Thunder)
Best Athlete, Women’s Sports
• Simone Biles (Gymnastics)
• Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (Track & Field)
• Gabby Thomas (Track & Field)
• A’ja Wilson (WNBA, Aces)
Best Breakthrough Athlete
• Cooper Flagg (Duke Basketball)
• Chloe Humphrey (UNC Lacrosse)
• Ilona Maher (Rugby)
• Paul Skenes (MLB, Pirates)
Best Comeback Athlete
• Suni Lee (Gymnastics)
• Lindsey Vonn (Skiing)
• Gabriel Landeskog (NHL, Avalanche)
• Mallory Swanson (USWNT, NWSL)
Best College Athlete, Men’s
• Cooper Flagg (Duke)
• Wyatt Hendrickson (OSU Wrestling)
• Travis Hunter (Colorado Football)
• CJ Kirst (Cornell Lacrosse)
Best College Athlete, Women’s
• Gretchen Walsh (Virginia Swimming)
• Kate Faasse (UNC Soccer)
• Olivia Babcock (Pittsburgh Volleyball)
• JuJu Watkins (USC Basketball)
Best Athlete with a Disability
• Tatyana McFadden (Track & Field)
• Ezra Frech (Track & Field)
• Noah Elliott (Snowboard)
• Grace Norman (Paratriathlon)
Highlight Categories
Best Play
• Barkley’s backwards hurdle
• Haliburton’s Game 1 buzzer-beater
• Ionescu’s logo 3 game-winner
• Rodman’s OT goal (Olympics)
Best Championship Performance
• Simone Biles (All-Around, Olympics)
• Stephen Curry (Olympics)
• Freddie Freeman (World Series MVP)
• Rory McIlroy (Career Grand Slam)
Best Record-Breaking Performance
• Ovechkin’s 895th NHL goal
• Caitlin Clark’s 6th 25+/10+ WNBA game
• Geno Auriemma’s 1,217th win
• Kevin Durant’s Olympic scoring record
Best Team
• UConn Huskies (NCAA WBB)
• Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)
• Ohio State Buckeyes (NCAA FB)
• New York Liberty (WNBA)
• North Carolina (NCAA WLAX)
• USWNT (Soccer)
• OKC Thunder (NBA)
• Florida Panthers (NHL)
• LA Dodgers (MLB)