Athletes Shine in Sparkle at the 2026 ESPY Awards
The 2026 ESPY Awards took place on July 15 at Lincoln Center in New York City, showcasing remarkable appearances by athletes on the red carpet. Eileen Gu captivated attendees in a floral gown by Guo Pei, while Simone Biles, with Jonathan Owens, opted for a bold liquid gold dress. Lindsey Vonn, still recovering from injuries, wore a stunning sequined Gucci outfit. Ayesha Curry chose a corseted gown, and Karl-Anthony Towns shone in a golden ensemble. Award winners included Jalen Brunson, who garnered three honors, and Alysa Liu, recognized as Best Breakthrough Athlete, during the hosted event by Marcello Hernandez.
Key facts
- 2026 ESPY Awards held July 15 at Lincoln Center, New York.
- Eileen Gu wore Guo Pei spring 2026 couture gown.
- Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens attended; Biles wore liquid gold gown.
- Lindsey Vonn wore a sequin one-sleeved Gucci dress.
- A'ja Wilson won Best WNBA Player for the third time in four years.
- New York Knicks won Best Team, first NBA team since 2022.
- Jalen Brunson won Best Male Athlete, Best Championship Performance, and Best NBA Player.
- Chloe Kim presented Myles Garrett with Best Record-Breaking Performance award.
Entities
Artists
- Eileen Gu
- Simone Biles
- Jonathan Owens
- Ilona Maher
- Lindsey Vonn
- Ayesha Curry
- Steph Curry
- Karl-Anthony Towns
- Jordyn Woods
- Evan Bates
- Madison Chock
- Chloe Kim
- Myles Garrett
- Alysa Liu
- Toni Breidinger
- A'ja Wilson
- Caitlin Clark
- Jalen Brunson
- Marcello Hernandez
- Ali Truwit
- Gretchen Walsh
- Mikaela Shiffrin
- Sunisa Lee
- Ali Marks
- Miles 'Deuce' McBride
- Ana Zortea
- Folarin Balogun
- Damar Hamlin
- Dion Dawkins
- Daiyaana Muhammad
- Jayson Tatum
- Dwight Howard
- Teagan Kavan
- Will Anderson
- Trey Murphy
- Chiney Ogwumike
- Jordan Clarkson
Institutions
- ESPY Awards
- Lincoln Center
- Guo Pei
- Gucci
- Christian Siriano
- Oscar de la Renta
- Louis Vuitton
- Retrofête
- Christian Louboutin
- New York Knicks
- Golden State Warriors
- Los Angeles Rams
- NFL
- WNBA
- NBA
- Team USA
- Getty Images
- Vogue
Locations
- New York City
- New York
- United States