Overview
- The awards will air live on ABC and stream on ESPN+ on July 16 from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
- Viewers can watch the ceremony on demand the following day on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.
- ESPN vice president Craig Lazarus praised Gillis as one of today’s top comedians and a devoted sports fan.
- Gillis previously appeared as a celebrity guest picker on ESPN’s College GameDay ahead of a College Football Playoff matchup.
- He will be the first non-athlete to host the ESPYs since actor Anthony Mackie in 2021.