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SNL fan favorite Marcello Hernández is set to host the 2026 ESPYs, recognizing the year’s top athletic achievements and most memorable moments. The awards show will be broadcast on Wednesday, July 15 at 8 p.m. PT/ET on ABC, which is also available to watch live on any streaming service that carries said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
The 2026 ESPY Awards will also livestream on ESPN+, however the streamer does not offer a free trial period.
At a Glance: How to Watch the Espy Awards 2026
Where to Watch ESPYs 2026: Air Date, Time
The ESPY Awards air on Wednesday, July 15 at 8 p.m. PT/ET on ABC.
Where to Stream ESPYs 2026 Live Online
Since the awards show airs on ABC, it will also be available to watch live on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. The ESPYs will also stream live on ESPN+, however the streamer does not offer a free trial period. For next-day access (July 16), the show will be available on-demand on Disney+/Hulu.
More on each option — and their new subscriber discounts — below.
DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month
ABC is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune in to the ESPY Awards at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
Up to $30 off first month; packages from $64.99 per month ($54.99 for first month)
ABC is available to stream with a subscription to Fubo, which offers between $10 and $30 off for the first month. Plans start at $54.99 during the first month and $64.99 monthly thereafter.
Sling
Plans from $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month
ABC is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, from $45.99 per month, and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, from $60.99 per month. That said, local channel availability depends on your TV market. Visit Sling.com to check station availability and package options, starting as low as $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month
Watch ABC for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV. Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.
ESPY Nominations 2026
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks leads the 2026 nominees. He is nominated in the best athlete: men’s sports category alongside Lionel Messi, Shohei Ohtani and Matthew Stafford. Hilary Knight, Nelly Korda, Mikaela Shiffrin and A’ja Wilson make up the best athlete: women’s sports category.
See here for the full list of 2026 ESPY nominees.
ESPYs Host 2026
Saturday Night Live star Marcello Hernandez is set to host the 2026 ESPYs.
ESPY Awards Winners 2026
The Hollywood reporter will update its winners list live. Stay tuned.
