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Sports Emmy Nominations Announced for 2026 With ESPN Leading

The slate points to a wider range of sports TV, from live events to documentaries to technical innovation.

Overview

  • NATAS unveiled the 47th Sports Emmy nominees, with winners to be announced May 26 at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City.
  • ESPN led all outlets in total nominations across its linear channels and streaming platforms.
  • Notable nominees include Tom Brady, Charles Barkley, Jason Kelce, Candace Parker, and brothers Peyton and Eli Manning, with Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth also recognized.
  • The awards honor 2025 work across 47 categories that span live event coverage, documentaries, journalism, public service pieces, esports, studio roles, and technical teams.
  • NATAS leaders said the field reflects an evolving sports-TV landscape driven by inventive storytelling and production, and ceremony details such as the host and special honorees will follow.