The MLB All-Star Game may be over — as well as the NBA, NHL and MLB drafts, the College World Series and postseasons for both the NBA and NHL — but that doesn't mean there isn't anything going on in sports.
The 2023 ESPY Awards show airs Wednesday, presenting a recap of the athletic calendar year and honoring the top individuals, teams and moments throughout the sports world. Unlike previous iterations of the ESPYS, this year's show is not expected to have a host amid an ongoing WGA writers' strike.
The show will include the usual categories, such as best athlete (men and women's), best breakthrough athlete, best record-breaking performance, best championship performance, best comeback athlete and more.
MORE: Watch the 2023 ESPY Awards live with Fubo (free trial)
Here's everything you need to know about the 2023 ESPYs, including time and TV and streaming information:
When is the 2023 ESPY Awards show?
- Date: Wednesday, July 12
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Where: The Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles
The broadcast for the 2023 ESPYS will begin at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
How to watch the 2023 ESPY Awards show
- Channel: ABC
- Live stream: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)
Cable subscribers can watch the 2023 ESPYS on ABC. Streaming options include ESPN.com or the ESPN app, both of which require cable login credentials.
Another option is Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks — ABC included — and offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
MORE: What does ESPY stand for?
ESPY Award nominees 2023
Best athlete, men's sports
- Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
- Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
- Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
- Lionel Messi, Argentina
Best athlete, women's sports
- Mikaela Shiffrin, Ski
- Sophia Smith, Portland Thorns
- Iga Swiatek, Tennis
- A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
Best breakthrough athlete
- Caitlin Clark, Iowa Women’s Basketball
- Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers
- Angel Reese, LSU Women’s Basketball
- Julio Rodríguez, Seattle Mariners
Best record-breaking performance
- Novak Djokovic wins his 23rd Grand Slam title, defeating Casper Ruud in the French Open final. Breaking a tie with rival Rafael Nadal for the most major singles trophies in the history of men’s tennis, which dates to the 1800s
- LeBron James surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for NBA career scoring record
- Mikaela Shiffrin breaks the record for the most World Cup victories with her 87th win
- Max Verstappen wins the Mexican Grand Prix, breaking the record for most wins in a season
Best championship performance
- Leon Edwards, UFC
- Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
- Lionel Messi, Argentina
- Rose Zhang, LPGA
Best comeback athlete
- Jon Jones, UFC
- Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets
- Alyssa Thomas, Connecticut Sun
- Justin Verlander, New York Mets / Houston Astros
Best play
- Michael Block Hole-in-One
- Justin Jefferson with the Catch of the Century
- Ally Lemos with the perfect corner to tie the National Championship game (1:38)
- Trinity Thomas Perfect 10 tying the all-time NCAA record
Best team
- Denver Nuggets, NBA
- Georgia Bulldogs, NCAA Football
- Kansas City Chiefs, NFL
- Las Vegas Aces, WNBA
- Louisiana State Tigers, NCAA Women’s Basketball
- Oklahoma Sooners, NCAA Softball
- Vegas Golden Knights, NHL
Best college athlete, men's sports
- Zach Edey, Purdue Basketball
- Duncan McGuire, Creighton Soccer
- Brennan O’Neill, Duke Lacrosse
- Caleb Williams, USC Football
Best college athlete, women's sports
- Jordy Bahl, Oklahoma Softball
- Caitlin Clark, Iowa Basketball
- Izzy Scane, Northwestern Lacrosse
- Trinity Thomas, Florida Gymnastics
Best athlete with a disability
- Erica McKee, Sled Hockey Team
- Zach Miller, Snowboarding
- Aaron Pike, Wheelchair Racing & Cross-Country Skiing
- Susannah Scaroni, Wheelchair Racing
Best NFL player
- Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers
- Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
- Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings
- Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Best MLB player
- Paul Goldschmidt, St. Louis Cardinals
- Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
- Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels
- Justin Verlander, Houston Astros
Best NHL player
- Jonathan Marchessault, Vegas Golden Knights
- Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
- David Pastrňák, Boston Bruins
- Linus Ullmark, Boston Bruins
Best NBA player
- Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat
- Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
- Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
- Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
Best WNBA player
- Skylar Diggins-Smith, Phoenix Mercury
- Candace Parker, Chicago Sky (Current Las Vegas Aces)
- Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm (Current New York Liberty)
- A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
Best driver
- Brittany Force, NHRA
- Kyle Larson, NASCAR
- Josef Newgarden, IndyCar
- Max Verstappen, F1
Best UFC fighter
- Leon Edwards
- Jon Jones
- Islam Makhachev
- Amanda Nunes
Best boxer
- Gervonta Davis
- Devin Haney
- Claressa Shields
- Shakur Stevenson
Best soccer player
- Aitana Bonmatí, Spain/Barcelona
- Erling Haaland, Norway/Manchester City
- Lionel Messi, Argentina/PSG
- Sophia Smith, USA/Portland Thorns
Best golfer
- Wyndham Clark
- Nelly Korda
- Jon Rahm
- Scottie Scheffler
Best tennis player
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Novak Djokovic
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Iga Swiatek