ESPYS 2026 Red Carpet Looks: See Every Celebrity Outfit

All of the biggest athletes were out for the 2026 ESPY Awards at New York City's Lincoln Center July 15, hosted by Saturday Night Live's Marcello Hernández.

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Without a doubt, the fashion at the 2026 ESPY Awards is a slam dunk.

All your favorite stars are trading in their jerseys for couture as they hit the red carpet for the biggest night in sports at Lincoln Center in New York City July 15.

The evening kicked off with athletes from across the sports world making their way down the carpet—including those from the 2026 Winter Olympics, who were all eligible this year.

Take Lindsey Vonn, who dazzled in a sequined plum gown amid her recovery from a torn ACL, broken ankle and fractured tibia after her crash at the Milano Cortina Games earlier this year.

"I'm in heels," the skier quipped to USA Sports' Renee Montgomery in an exclusive E! News interview. "I can't say it's comfortable, but is it ever?"

Meanwhile, figure skater Alysa Liu—nominated for Best Breakthrough Athlete—was as stunning as she was on the ice in a plunging brown MISHA gown.

And it’s sure to be a who’s who of Olympians at the sports award, with the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams up for Best Team, skier Mikaela Shiffrin nominated for Best Athlete, Women’s Sports alongside fellow Olympian and hockey star Hilary Knight, as well as Paralympian and cross-country skier Oksana Masters competing for Best Athlete With a Disability.

Also bringing that championship mentality to the ESPYs will be Jalen Brunson, who helped lead the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship win in over 50 years as the team’s captain. It remains to be seen if he’ll take home the award for Best Athlete, Men’s Sports, as he competes against MLS’ Lionel Messi, MLB’s Shohei Ohtani and the NFL’s Matthew Stafford.

But the real MVP of the night? This year’s ESPY Awards host, Saturday Night Live star Marcello Hernández, who cannot believe he is being trusted with the keys to the sports kingdom.

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“I started doing comedy 10 years ago, in Cleveland, Ohio, and I would take the train 12 hours to New York to sell comedy tickets on the street in Greenwich Village in exchange for stage time,” the 38-year-old in a June 3 press release. “It is an honor, and frankly feels crazy to be hosting the ESPYS this year in New York.”

He added, “I’m sure the energy is going to be great.”

For more of the world’s biggest athletes who are ready for their own home runs on the 2026 ESPY Awards red carpet, keep reading.

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