Key facts
- Comedian Marcello Hernandez will host the 2026 ESPYS.
- The ceremony will be held at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
- The show will air live on ABC on July 15 at 8/7c.
- The show will be available for live streaming on ESPN+.
- The ESPYS are moving from Los Angeles to New York after more than 25 years.
Comedian Marcello Hernandez, known for his role on Saturday Night Live, has been announced as the host for the 2026 ESPYS award ceremony. This marks a significant change as the event is relocating from Los Angeles to New York City, where it will be held at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. The ceremony is scheduled to air live on ABC on July 15 at 8/7c, with live streaming available on ESPN+ via the ESPN App. This move to New York follows more than 25 years of the ESPYS being held in Los Angeles. Hernandez takes over hosting duties from Shane Gillis, who hosted the previous year's event.