Who is nominated for the ESPY Awards 2025? Full list of top athletes revealed
A
huge night for sports is about to unfold, but not everyone will be able to attend. The 2025 ESPY Awards are back on Tuesday, July 16, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
Some of the biggest names in sports like
Shohei Ohtani
,
Simone Biles
, and Saquon Barkley are nominated across major categories. But here's the twist, many of them won't even be in the building.
Top categories and nominees for the 2025 ESPY Awards
Here's a look at some of the most anticipated categories and the athletes up for the honors:
Best Male Athlete
Shohei Ohtani (MLB)
Josh Allen (NFL)
Saquon Barkley (NFL)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (NBA)
Best Female Athlete
Simone Biles (Gymnastics)
A'ja Wilson (WNBA)
Gabby Thomas (Track and Field)
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (Athletics)
Breakthrough Athlete
Paul Skenes
(MLB)
Cooper Flagg (NCAA)
Ilona Maher (Rugby)
Chloe Humphrey (Lacrosse)
Best Team
Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB)
Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)
Florida Panthers (NHL)
UConn Women's Basketball (NCAA)
Liberty (WNBA)
Thunder (NBA)
USWNT (Soccer)
North Carolina (NCAA)
Ohio State Buckeyes (NCAA)
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Even while the 2025 ESPY Awards honor sporting brilliance, some big celebrities won't quite make the grade.
Shohei Ohtani, one of baseball's most well-known players and nominated for Best Male Athlete and Best MLB Player, won't be there. He is scheduled for the same day, he is traveling to Atlanta for the MLB All-Star Game 2025.
Similarly, Paul Skenes, the first-round pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, is nominated for Breakthrough Athlete of the Year and College Male Athlete of the Year but is also at the All-Star Game as the starter for the National League.
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How to vote for the ESPY Awards 2025
The live 2025 ESPY Awards will be shown on ABC and ESPN's digital channels on July 16. Choose your favorite nominees in each category by going to ESPN. com/ESPYS and voting there.
The ESPYs this year combine well-known athletes, burgeoning talent, and notable occasions. The honors recognize the best in sports, whether it be Simone Biles inspiring millions or Shohei Ohtani making history on the field.
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