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SNL Fan favorite Marcelo Hernandez is set to host the 2026 ESPYs, recognizing the year’s biggest sporting achievements and most memorable moments. The awards show will air on Wednesday, July 15 at 8pm PT/ET on ABC, and is also available to watch live on any streaming service that carries the said network: DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV.
The 2026 ESPY Awards will also be broadcast live on ESPN+, whoever is broadcasting no Offer a free trial period.
At a glance: How to watch the 2026 Espy Awards
- when Wednesday, July 15, at 8pm PT/ET
- channel ABC
- Stream online DirecTV, Fubo, ESPN+, Sling, Hulu + Live TV; The next day on Disney+/Hulu
Where to watch ESPYs 2026: Broadcast date and time
The ESPY Awards air Wednesday, July 15 at 8 PM PT/ET on ABC.
Where to stream the 2026 ESPYs live online
Since the awards show airs on ABC, it will also be available to watch live on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV. The ESPYs will also be streamed live on ESPN+, but the streamer does no Offer a free trial period. Arriving the next day (July 16), the show will be available on demand on Disney+/Hulu.
More about each option – and new subscriber discounts – below.
DirectTV
Five-day free trial; Packages start at $19.99 per month
ABC is included in any of DirecTV’s premium packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, or Premier. Additionally, DirecTV is offering a free five-day trial of the streaming service, which means new subscribers can tune in to the ESPY Awards at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
Up to $30 off your first month; Packages start at $64.99 per month ($54.99 for the first month)
ABC is available to stream with a Fubo subscription, which offers a $10-$30 discount for the first month. Plans start at $54.99 during the first month and $64.99 per month after that.
sling
Plans start at $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month
ABC is included in Sling’s Blue plan, starting at $45.99 per month, and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, starting at $60.99 per month. However, local channel availability depends on your TV market. Visit Sling.com to check station availability and package options, starting at $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; Packages start at $89.99 per month
Watch ABC for free with a three-day trial of Hulu + Live TV. Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.
ESPY 2026 Nominations
New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson tops the list of 2026 nominees. He was nominated for the Best Athlete: Men’s Sports category alongside Lionel Messi, Shohei Ohtani and Matthew Stafford. Hilary Knight, Nelly Korda, Mikaela Shiffrin and Aja Wilson make up the Best Female Athlete: Women’s Sports category.
See here for the complete list of 2026 ESPY nominees.
ESPYs 2026 host
Saturday Night Live Superstar Marcelo Hernandez is set to host the 2026 ESPYs.
2026 ESPY Awards Winners
Hollywood Reporter The list of winners will be updated immediately. Stay tuned.
