The 2025 ESPYS awards ceremony presented by Capital One will take place on July 16. Participate in the voting to help determine the winners of the main awards.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who recently won the NBA championship and became the regular-season and Finals MVP, is nominated for two awards: Best Athlete, Men`s Sports, and Best NBA Player. His team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, is also among the nine nominees in the Best Team category after winning Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers.
Several athletes received nominations for their outstanding performances at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. Among the candidates for Best Athlete, Women`s Sports are Simone Biles and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. Ilona Maher is nominated as Best Breakthrough Athlete, and Ezra Frech as Best Athlete with a Disability.
A`ja Wilson, winner of the Best Athlete, Women`s Sports and Best WNBA Player awards in 2024, is again featured in both categories. Saquon Barkley received nominations in three categories: Best Athlete, Men`s Sports, Best Play, and Best NFL Player. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is the only player besides Barkley nominated in both the Best NFL Player and Best Athlete, Men`s Sports categories.
Your vote helps determine the ESPYS winners. Let your voice be heard! Cast your vote now and don`t miss the broadcast on July 16 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC to find out who takes home the awards.