How to watch the 2025 ESPYs for free: Time, streaming

Game, set, watch.

The 2025 ESPY Awards air live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles tonight, bringing together some of the biggest names in pro sports.

To catch every minute of the action, read on for everything you need to know to stream from home (for free, at that).

When are the 2025 ESPY Awards?

The 2025 ESPY Awards air on ABC and ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET on July 16, 2025.

How to watch the 2025 ESPY Awards for free

Cord-cutters can watch the full show on live TV streaming services like DirecTV Stream, which features both ABC and ESPN. (Plus, there’s also a five-day free trial for new users.)

And while the full show will be available to watch the next day on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+, you can also catch it in real-time with the brands’ live TV streaming bundle.

Who is hosting the 2025 ESPY Awards?

Comedian Shane Gillis will be hosting the sports awards show this year, with special performances from Busta Rhymes, Clipse, GELO, Tobe Nwigwe and David Michael Wyatt.

“I’m excited to be at The ESPYS this year,” the “Tires” star said in a statement. “I like sports so this should be a good time.”

Who is nominated for the 2025 ESPYs?

As for who might take home the night’s top prizes? Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Shohei Ohtani are all up for the best athlete in men’s sports honor, while Simone Biles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, and A’ja Wilson are contending for best athlete in women’s sports.

WNBA superstar Diana Taurasi and USWNT alum Alex Morgan are also slated to take home the Icon Award, while NBA icon Oscar Robertson will be presented with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.

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