The 2018 ESPYs are here. Get the rundown on what time the show starts, the red carpet info, how to watch the show online, award recipients, and additional show details. Read on below for all the info. ESPY AWARDS 2018 DATE AND TIME: The awards show date for the ESPYs is July 18, 2018, as the show generally takes place during the month of July. The show will run from 8 – 11 p.m. ET. It’s the 26th edition of the show and is being held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. ESPYS 2018 CHANNEL ON TV: The awards show airs on the ABC Network. You can find here access to the ABC channel finder and locate your local station. ESPYS 2018 RED CARPET TIME & CHANNEL: The ESPY Awards may air on ABC, but the red carpet is on the ESPN channel. The special 2018 ESPYS Live on The Red Carpet airs from 5 – 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and from 7 – 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. HOW TO WATCH THE ESPYS ONLINE: If you don’t have cable or can’t get to a TV, you can watch ABC live on your computer, phone or streaming device by signing up for one of the following cable-free, live-TV streaming services: Hulu With Live TV: In addition to their extensive Netflix-like streaming library, Hulu now also offers a bundle of live TV channels, including ABC (live in most markets). You can sign up for “Hulu with Live TV” right here, and you can then watch a live stream of ABC on your computer via the Hulu website, or on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the Hulu app. If you can’t watch live, “Hulu with Live TV” also comes with both its extensive on-demand library (which has many shows available after they air) and 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of DVR space and the ability to fast forward through commercials). Sling TV: ABC (live in select markets) is included in the “Sling Orange” plus “Broadcast Extra” channel bundle. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial of both packages, and you can then watch ABC live on your computer via the Sling TV website, or on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the Sling TV app. If you can’t watch live, you can get 50 hours of cloud DVR storage as an additional add-on. ESPYS 2018 HOST: This year’s awards show is being hosted by recently retired, professional race car driver, Danica Patrick. She is the first female in the history of the show, to ever host the ESPYs, according to NJ.com. Last year’s host was Peyton Manning. JIMMY V. PERSEVERANCE AWARD RECIPIENT 2018: The 2018 recipient of the Jimmy V. Perseverance Award is Jim Kelly. Kelly is receiving the honor for his battle with cancer. PAT TILLMAN AWARD FOR SERVICE RECIPIENT 2018: Jake Woods is this year’s recipient of the Pat Tillman Award for Service. MUHAMMAD ALI HUMANITARIAN AWARD 2018 FINALISTS: These finalists include WWE Superstar John Cena, Seattle Seahawk Doug Baldwin, Golden States Warrior Kevin Durant and Houston Texan J.J. Watt, according to Last Word on Pro Wrestling. The winner will be announced at the 2018 Humanitarian Awards on ESPN, on July 19, 2018. The Humanitarian Awards air from 7 – 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. ARTHUR ASHE COURAGE AWARD RECIPIENTS 2018: This year’s Arthur Ashe Courage Award recipients are the survivors of former US gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar’s sexual misconduct and assault incidents over the years. According to Newsweek, they are receiving the awards in recognition of their bravery for speaking out against Nassar.<doc-sep>The 2018 ESPY Awards, presented by ESPN, are set to take place tonight, Wednesday, July 18. It’s the moment I’m sure you’ve all been waiting for. If you didn’t know, ESPY stands for Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly. The annual award show is all about honoring sports and athletic achievement, both on an individual and team basis. BASIC INFORMATION Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Start Time: 8:00 PM ET TV Schedule: ESPN Live Stream: WatchESPN Location: Los Angeles, California Venue: Microsoft Theater Host: Danica Patrick PHILADELPHIA EAGLES NOMINEES The Eagles have been nominated for three awards this year. You can still vote by clicking the links below. Best Play - The Philly Special I mean, how can this one not win? Everything about this play is incredible. Doug Pederson having the balls to go for it on 4th-and-goal from 1.5 yards out against one of the best coaches of all-time in Bill Belichick. Nick Foles suggesting the play to Pederson. An undrafted free agent rookie running back taking a direct snap to toss to a third string tight end who would then throw a pass to a backup quarterback. The play even has a great nickname. Should be a no-brainer. Best Team - Philadelphia Eagles The Eagles went 13-3 and won the Super Bowl despite missing Carson Wentz, Jason Peters, Darren Sproles, Jordan Hicks, and Chris Maragos. They had unreal chemistry. If you’re putting emphasis on the “team” part, the Eagles were an amazing team. It took incredible teamwork to do what they accomplished. Best Championship Performance - Nick Foles Foles completed 28 of his 43 passing attempts (65%) for 373 yards (8.7 average), three touchdowns, one interception, and a 106.1 passer rating in the Super Bowl. The one pick wasn’t even his fault as much as it was a tipped ball. It was a spectacular championship performance. (As a bonus, you can also vote for Zach Ertz’s wife, Julie, to win best female athlete.) ESPY ODDS Sports Betting Experts put out some odds for the awards. Best Championship Performance Kevin Durant: -300 Nick Foles: +300 George Springer: +600 Donte DiVincenzo: +750 Best Team Golden State Warriors: +100 US Women’s Ice Hockey: +450 Philadelphia Eagles: +600 Washington Capitals: +600 Houston Astros; +750 Villanova Wildcats: +750 Notre Dame Fighting Irish: +1500 Best Play (No odds available.) Best Female Athlete Chloe Kim: -350 Mikaela Shiffrin: +350 Sylvia Fowles: +500 Julie Ertz: +1000<doc-sep>
The annual ESPY Awards—Excellence in Sports Yearly—take place on Wednesday evening, with some of the biggest names in the sporting world set to be honored in Los Angeles. The majority of awards at the ESPYs are voted on by fans online, but in this year's edition—the 26th in the history of the ceremony—some accolades have already been decided. Jim Kelly will receive the Jimmy V Award for his battle against cancer, while the victims of Larry Nassar will receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award in recognition for their bravery in speaking out against the former US gymnastic coach. Finally, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School coaches Aaron Feis, Scott Beigel and Chris Hixon will be posthumously awarded the Best Coach Award for giving their lives during the tragic shooting on February 14. Here's everything you need to know about this year's event. When are the 2018 ESPY Awards and where can I watch them? As has been the case since 2008, this year's ESPYs take place at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, with former IndyCar star Danica Patrick set to become the first woman to host in the history of the event. While ESPN owns the event, the awards have been broadcasted by ABC over the last three years and this year's edition will be no different. Coverage begins at 8p.m. EST, with a live stream available online at Watch ESPN and on the Watch ESPN app. Who are the 2018 ESPY nominees? There are numerous awards up for grabs, ranging from individual accolades to team gongs. Houston Rockets guard James Harden, Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Houston Astros star Jose Altuve are on the shortlist for best male athlete. Winter Olympic medallists Chloe Kim and Mikaela Shiffrin are among the nominees for the best female athlete, along with Minnesota Lynx's Sylvia Fowles and USWNT's Julie Ertz. The U.S. Women's Hockey gold medal match against Canada and Shaun White's gold medal run are among the nominees for best Olympic moments, while Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell are in with a chance to be named best breakthrough athlete of the year. Kevin Durant could win the best championship performance award after inspiring the Warriors to a third NBA title in four years, but faces competition from Houston Astros star George Springer and Villanova's Donte DiVincenzo. The Warriors and the Astros, along with the Washington Capitals and the Philadelphia Eagles, are also in the race to be named best team of 2018. Meanwhile, Minnesota Vikings' dramatic win over the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship Game and the Vegas Golden Knights' success over Winnipeg Jets to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals are among the nominees for moment of the year. Is it too late to vote for the 2018 ESPY Awards? No, voting is still open and fans can find the full list of nominees online and submit their votes here.