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Sports Emmys Unveil 2026 Nominees, With ESPN Leading the Field

The slate spotlights ESPN’s lead across an expanded range of sports TV categories.

Overview

  • The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences released the full list of nominees for the 47th Sports Emmy Awards, with winners set for May 26 at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City.
  • ESPN finished with the most nominations across its platforms, with outlets reporting either 62 or 63, but all coverage agrees it topped every network.
  • High-profile nominees include Tom Brady, Charles Barkley, Candace Parker, Jason Kelce, and Peyton and Eli Manning, reflecting the growing crossover of star athletes into on‑air roles.
  • This year’s honors span 47 categories that range from live event coverage and studio shows to documentaries, journalism, esports, interactive experiences, and technical achievement.
  • NATAS says the list captures both the intensity of live competition and long‑form storytelling, and additional ceremony details such as the host and special honorees will be announced before the May 26 event.