Overview
- ESPN has confirmed Marcello Hernández as host and published a lineup of high‑profile presenters that includes Simone Biles, Allyson Felix, Eileen Gu, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart and a special appearance by Will Ferrell.
- Musical acts for the live ceremony include hip‑hop legends De La Soul, Ghostface Killah and Slick Rick alongside the entertainment baseball troupe the Savannah Bananas.
- The show will be available live on ABC with a simultaneous stream on the ESPN App and will be posted for next‑day viewing on Disney+ and Hulu to widen access beyond the live telecast.
- Pre‑show coverage starts with SportsCenter and an ESPYS preview on ESPN followed by a red carpet stream hosted by Samantha Rivera, Harry Lyles Jr., Monica McNutt and Kimberley Martin with reporting from Will Reeve.
- ESPN will present previously announced legacy awards and humanitarian honors, including the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage to Jason Collins posthumously, the Jimmy V Award to Jim Abbott and the Pat Tillman Award to Scott Ruskan, bringing attention to broader service and perseverance stories.