The 2026 ESPYS, presented by Capital One, will return to New York City and broadcast live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. Hosted by comedian Marcello Hernández, the ceremony invites fans to vote for the season’s top athletes and moments. Votes open now and close ahead of the July 15 telecast on ABC and the ESPN App.

Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks guard, leads the ballot with nominations in Best Athlete‑Men’s Sports, Best Championship Performance and Best NBA Player. His team captured its first title in 53 years after a Game 5 comeback against the San Antonio Spurs. Other big names include A’ja Wilson, Shohei Ohtani and first‑time nominees like Bam Adebayo for this season celebration today night.

Fans cast votes online or via the ESPN App before the July 15 broadcast. Winners will be revealed live at 8 p.m. ET, with the show streaming next day on Disney+, Hulu, the ESPN App and ABC Video on Demand. Voting now determines which athletes carry home the coveted ESPY trophy for the sports community around the world today night and.