Shane Gillis has been drafted to host the 2025 ESPYS, which can air dwell from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 16.
The award present will air on ABC at 8 p.m. ET and stream dwell on ESPN+. Following their dwell broadcast, the ceremony will probably be made accessible on demand the subsequent day on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
“I’m excited to be at The ESPYS this yr,” the comic, actor, and author mentioned. “I like sports activities so this must be a very good time.”
The ESPYS acknowledge main sports activities achievements, keep in mind unforgettable moments, and honor the main performers and performances.
Craig Lazarus, ESPN Vice President and The ESPYS Govt Producer, mentioned, “Shane isn’t solely one of many prime comedians as we speak, but in addition an enormous sports activities fan, which made him a straightforward option to host The ESPYS. We’re thrilled to work with him to create an entertaining present celebrating this yr’s finest moments in sports activities and are excited to see what he’ll do on stage.”
Gillis is a slapstick comedian who will really feel at residence in entrance of a giant crowd cracking jokes in regards to the sports activities world. He’s the creator and star of Netflix’s Tires, which premiered its second season this month. Gillis can be the co-host of the comedy podcast Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast alongside fellow comic Matt McCusker.
Final yr’s ESPYS was hosted by tennis champion Serena Williams.
The ESPYS are co-produced by ESPN and Full Day Productions. Connor Schell and Dave Chamberlin government produce the present for Full Day.
