The 2025 ESPYS will air live from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 16, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2 across the Caribbean. The star-studded ceremony, hosted by comedian, actor, and writer Shane Gillis, will relive the year’s most unforgettable moments, honor outstanding athletes and performances, and bring together fan favorites and the biggest names across the sports world.

Top celebrities from sports and entertainment will come together to celebrate nominees and recognize winners in major categories such as “Best Athlete – Men’s Sports,” “Best Athlete – Women’s Sports,” “Best Breakthrough Athlete,” “Best Record-Breaking Performance,” “Best Championship Performance,” and “Best Comeback Athlete.” Leading nominees include Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Caitlin Clark, Coco Gauff, Simone Biles, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ilona Maher, and Alexander Ovechkin.

The night will also feature special musical performances from Grammy-nominated rapper Busta Rhymes, acclaimed hip-hop duo Clipse, and rising rap superstar GELO, along with a powerful In Memoriam tribute led by Grammy-nominated artist and multi-hyphenate Tobe Nwigwe featuring David Michael Wyatt.

During The 2025 ESPYS, ESPN will honor former WNBA player Diana Taurasi and former USWNT player Alex Morgan with the Icon Award in recognition of their incredible careers and significant impact on the world of sports.

Stars and athletes scheduled to present this year include: Angela Bassett (Actress), Alison Brie (Actress), Rob Mac (Actor), Busta Rhymes (Rapper & Singer), Billie Jean King (Tennis Legend), Leslie Jones (Comedian & Actress), Russell Wilson (Quarterback, New York Giants), Pat McAfee (ESPN Personality), Brooks Nader (Model), Russell Westbrook (NBA Player), Flau’jae Johnson (Rapper & NCAA College Basketball Player, Louisiana State University), (NCAA College Basketball Player, University of Southern California), Lindsey Vonn (Olympic Gold Medalist, Alpine Ski Racing), Matthew Stafford (Quarterback, Los Angeles Rams), Trinity Rodman (Soccer Player, Washington Spirit), Druski (Comedian & Actor), Anthony Ramos (Actor & Singer), Chris Berman (ESPN Personality), Elle Duncan (ESPN Personality), Desmond Howard (ESPN College Football Analyst), Kirk Herbstreit (ESPN College Football Analyst), Jon Jones (Mixed Martial Artist), Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (Olympic Gold Medalist, Track & Field), Gabby Thomas (Olympic Gold Medalist, Track & Field), and more.

In addition, top athletes and celebrities scheduled to attend include: Simone Biles (Olympic Gold Medalist, Gymnast), Damar Hamlin (Safety, Buffalo Bills), Ilona Maher (Team USA Rugby Player), CJ McCollum (Guard, Washington Wizards), Sean Evans (Host, Hot Ones), Terrell Owens (Former NFL Player), Suni Lee (Olympic Gold Medalist, Gymnast), Jordan Chiles (Olympic Team Gold Medalist, Gymnast), Lamar Jackson (Quarterback, Baltimore Ravens), John Owen Lowe (Actor, Unstable), Sugar Ray Leonard (Former Professional Boxer & Olympic Gold Medalist), Sloane Stephens (Tennis Player), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Guard, Oklahoma City Thunder; NBA All-Star), Jason George (Actor, Grey’s Anatomy), Metta World Peace (Fomer NBA Player), Nate Diaz (Mixed Martial Artist), Chloe Kim (Olympic Gold Medalist, Snowboarding), Alex Morgan (Former USWNT Player), Diana Taurasi (Former WNBA Player), Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach), Jonathan Owens (Safety, Chicago Bears), Maksim Chmerkovskiy (Professional Dancer, Dancing With the Stars), Whitney Cummings (Actress & Comedian), Robin Arzón (Peloton Instructor), Kyle Juszczyk (Fullback, San Francisco 49ers), Kristin Juszczyk (Fashion Designer), Ari Chambers (ESPN Personality), Mina Kimes (ESPN Personality), Andraya Carter (ESPN Personality), Chiney Ogwumike (WNBA Player), Tim Legler (ESPN Personality), University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Team, University of North Carolina Women’s Lacrosse Team, and more.

During the night, ESPN, former NBA player Oscar Robertson will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage; Penn State University women’s volleyball head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley, will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance; and Greater Los Angeles first responders and former athletes David Walters and Erin Regan will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service. Additionally, the Sports Humanitarian Awards will feature honorees as part of this year’s show including the recipient of the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award and the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award.

ESPN Caribbean Presents The 2025 ESPYS (All times Eastern)

Wednesday 07/16/2025
7:00 PM The 2025 ESPYS Preview Show Presented by Capital One, ESPN2

8:00 PM The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One, ESPN2