ESPYS 2025: Nominees, times, and how to watch the Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly awards ceremony live

The stars of Paris 2024 and the global sporting world are set for a big night on Wednesday (16 July) as the 2025 ESPY (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) awards honour the best and brightest in the US and beyond.

The ceremony, which will be hosted by comedian Shane Gillis and held in Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, has a star-studded roster of Olympic champion nominees from Team USA, including gymnasts Simone Biles and Suni Lee, track athletics stars Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Gabby Thomas, basketball legend Stephen Curry, and footballer Trinity Rodman.

Several awards include nominees from outside the US for their impact on the world of sport, both in North America and around the globe, including Japan's baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani, Irish golf star Rory McIlroy, and Spanish tennis phenomenon Carlos Alcaraz.

In addition, rapper Busta Rhymes, hip-hop duo Clipse, and rapper and singer Tobe Nwigwe are scheduled to perform at the event.

Read on for the full list of nominees and how to watch live.

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