Celebrating the best of the best in sportsO 2024 ESPY Awards are here.
Last year there was no single host for the annual Excellence in Sports Performance Awards due to the writers’ strike, but this year the tennis GOAT Serena Williams takes position after NBA player Steph Currywill be hosting the event in 2022. Athletes aren’t the only stars taking to the stage at the ceremony — celebrities Brunson Farm, Rob Lowe It is Nikki Glaser are performing at the show.
All the biggest sports stars in one place? That’s must-see TV. One of the easiest ways to watch the ESPY Awards is with Sling TV.
Top nominees for the upcoming ESPYs include WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark, Olympic gymnast Simone BilesBoston Celtics player Jaylen Brown and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. Prince Harry is expected to attend the show, along with Meghan Markleas he will receive the Pat Tillman Service Award — which has caused some controversy.
This is one awards show that sports fans won’t want to miss. If you’re looking to watch the 2024 ESPY Awards but don’t have access to cable, we’ve outlined a few different service options below. Read on to find out everything you’ll want to know about watching the 2024 ESPY Awards online.
When are the 2024 ESPY Awards?
The 2024 ESPY Awards will take place on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Where will the 2024 ESPY Awards be shown?
The 2024 ESPY Awards will air on ABC on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
How to Watch the 2024 ESPYs Without Cable
The ESPY Awards air on ABC. Those with a cable subscription can also log in at ESPN Broadcast Center to watch the show by logging into your account with your cable provider information, although local blackout restrictions may apply.
If you don’t have cable, there are several options for streaming the 2024 ESPYs online with live streaming services that offer ABC — including Sling TV, FuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV.
Sling TV
For shows on ABC, one of the best ways to watch them without cable is through a live TV streaming subscription to Sling TV. At this moment, there is a Sling TV Deal offering $10 off the first month of any tier — bringing the Blue plan with your local ABC network down to $35.
Watch ABC on Sling TV
Sling TV’s Blue Plan includes ABC, along with 43 other channels like Fox, NBC, Bravo, FX, USA, and TLC. Plans start at $45 per month, but new customers can get $10 off their first month.
FuboTV
With Fubo’s sports-focused live TV streaming service, you’ll have access to ABC to watch the 2024 ESPYs. FuboTV comes with 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage and a seven-day free trial.
Watch ABC on FuboTV
FuboTV offers 190 channels in its base package, including ABC, CBS, Fox, ESPN, and NFL Network. New customers can try FuboTV’s one-week free trial to test out the service.
Hulu + Live TV
You can also stream the ESPYs on ABC with Hulu + Live TV. Stream the event or watch on-demand whenever and wherever you want. Subscriptions start at $76.99 per month, and there’s also a three-day free trial. The package also includes the on-demand catalog of ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu.
How to Watch the 2024 ESPYs for Free
There is a possible way to watch the ESPY Awards for free.
You’ll need to take advantage of the free trials for both FuboTV and Hulu + Live TV. FuboTV has a 7-day free trial and a 3-day free trial for Hulu + Live TV for eligible customers. That means if you sign up for the free trial on July 11 and cancel after the show, you’ll be able to watch the ESPYs at no cost.
Who will be performing at the ESPYs?
ESPY presenters include sports legends and famous actors.
Athletes who performed included Super Bowl champion Drew Brees, NBA champion and Golden State Warrior Draymond Green, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn, Pro Bowl champion Mark Ingram II, Louisiana State University basketball player Flau’jae Johnson, Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, NCAA player Paige Bueckers, NBA analyst and former WNBA player Candace Parker and NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney.
Other celebrities who performed at the ESPYs include Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary School), Rob Lowe (9-1-1: Lone Star) and his son John Owen Lowe (Unstable), Colman Sunday (The color purple), comedian Nikki Glaser, rapper GloRilla, Daisy Ridley (Star Wars) It is Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta).
Which athletes will be at the ESPYs?
Along with the prolific athletes who performed at the awards, other talented sports professionals expected to attend include NBA star Allen Iverson, tennis great Venus WilliamsSuper Bowl champions Andy Reid and Isiah Pacheco, Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels, Boston Celtics and NBA Finals champions Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, as well as the University of Oklahoma softball team, the Louisiana State University gymnastics team and the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team.
The 2024 ESPY Nominations
Here are the categories and nominees for the 2024 ESPY Awards.
Best Athlete – Men’s Sports
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs)
Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Scottie Scheffler (Golf)
Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers)
Best Athlete – Women’s Sports
Caitlin Clark (Iowa Women’s Basketball)
Coco Gauff (Tennis)
Nelly Korda (Golf)
A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces)
Best Newcomer
Haleigh Bryant (LSU Gymnastics)
J. Stroud (Houston Texans)
Juju Watkins (USC Women’s Basketball)
Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
Best Record-Breaking Performance
Christian McCaffrey’s (49ers) record touchdown streak
Caitlin Clark becomes NCAA’s all-time leading scorer
Tara VanDerveer (Stanford) becomes the winningest female coach in the NCAA
Max Verstappen wins his 10th consecutive race
Best Performance in the Championship
College Football MVPs Blake Corum and Will Johnson (Michigan)
Lacrosse player Kayla Martello (Boston College)
NWSL MVP Midge Purce (NJ/NY Gotham FC)
NBA player Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
Best Comeback Athlete
Simon Biles
Paige Bueckers (University of Connecticut)
Joe Flacco (Cleveland Browns)
Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans)
Best Game
Jayda Coleman leads Oklahoma to 4th straight championship
Anthony Edwards’ Dunk of the Year
Alabama’s victory over Auburn
Lamar Jackson catching his own pass
Best team
South Carolina Gamecocks – NCAA Women’s Basketball
Kansas City Chiefs – NFL
Michigan Wolverines – NCAA Football
Las Vegas Aces – WNBA
University of Connecticut Huskies – NCAA Men’s Basketball
Oklahoma Sooners – NCAA Softball
Boston Celtics – NBA
Florida Panthers – NHL
Texas Rangers – MLB
Best College Athlete – Men’s Sports
Jayden Daniels (LSU football)
Zach Edey (Purdue Men’s Basketball)
Ousmane Sylla (Clemson Football)
Pat Kavanagh (Notre Dame Lacrosse)
Best College Athlete – Women’s Sports
Haleigh Bryant (LSU Gymnastics)
Caitlin Clark (Iowa Basketball)
Sarah Franklin (Wisconsin Volleyball)
Izzy Scane (Northwest Lacrosse)
Best Athlete with a Disability
Jaydin Blackwell – World Champion Sprinter
Ezra Frech – World High Jump Champion
Brenna Huckaby – Snowboard Champion
Oksana Masters – Cross-Country Skier/Handcycler
Best NFL Player
Myles Garrett (Cleveland Browns)
Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens)
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs)
Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco 49ers)
MLB Best Player
Ronald Acuña (Atlanta Braves)
Gerrit Cole (New York Yankees)
Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Angels)
Corey Seager (Texas Rangers)
Best Player in the NHL
Nikita Kucherov (Tampa Bay Lightning)
Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche)
Auston Matthews (Toronto Maple Leaves)
Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers)
Best NBA Player
Luka Doncić (Dallas Mavericks)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Nicola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
WNBA Best Player
Collier Napheesa (Minnesota Lynx)
Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty)
Alyssa Thomas (Connecticut Sun)
A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces)
Best Driver
Ryan Blaney (NASCAR)
Matt Hagan (NHRA)
Alex Palou (IndyCar)
Max Verstappen (F1)
Best UFC Fighter
Makhachev Islam
Sean O’Malley
Alex Pereira
Zhang Weili
Best Boxer
Terence Crawford
Seniesa Road
Naoya Inoue
Oleksandr Usyk
Best Football Player
Aitana Bonmati (Spain)
Naomi Girma (USA Women)
Vinicius Junior (Brazil/Real Madrid)
Kylian Mbappe (France/Real Madrid)
Best Golfer
Nelly Korda
Xander Schauffele
Scottie Scheffler
Liria Vu
Best Tennis Player
Carlos Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic
Coco Gauff
Iga Swiatk
Watch the official ESPYs trailer
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