How to Watch The 2024 ESPY Awards? Channel, Date, Where to Watch and More

How to Watch The 2024 ESPY Awards?

The 2024 ESPY Awards aired on ABC. Services like Sling TV, FuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV streamed the Awards live on their platforms. The 32nd annual ceremony, took place on July 11, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and were broadcast by ABC.

On May 14, 2024, it was announced that tennis player Serena Williams would host the ceremony, making her the fourth woman to host the ESPY Awards, following Danica Patrick, Megan Rapinoe, and Sue Bird. She also became the first African American female athlete to host the event. The nominees were announced on June 26, 2024.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, received the Pat Tillman Award in recognition of his service in the British Armed Forces and his work with the Invictus Games.

When Did the ESPY Start?

The ESPY Awards started on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT). They celebrated achievements in sports and were broadcast live on television. Viewers watched athletes receive awards for their outstanding performances throughout the year. The event highlighted memorable moments and honored the hard work of athletes from various sports.

How to Watch the 2024 ESPY Without Paying?

To watch the 2024 ESPY Awards without paying, you can use free trials offered by streaming services. FuboTV provides a 7-day trial, and Hulu + Live TV offers a 3-day trial for new users. Simply sign up for one of these trials on the day of the awards show. After watching the ESPYs, you can cancel your trial to avoid any charges. This way, you can enjoy the event at no cost by taking advantage of the free trial periods.

What Does ESPY Stands For?

ESPY stands for Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards. It's an annual American awards show created by ESPN in 1993. The ESPYs honor both individual athletes and teams for their achievements in sports over the past year. From 2015 to 2019, and starting again in 2021, the show has been broadcast live on ABC, while ESPN airs replays.

Unlike other awards shows like the Grammys or Oscars, the ESPYs have a more relaxed and fun style, often featuring comedy sketches. Originally, only fans voted for the winners, but since 2004, sports experts and ESPN personalities also helped choose the winners through online voting.

Who Were the Presenters at the 2024 ESPY Awards?

At the 2024 ESPY Awards, the presenters included Olympic gold medalist skier Lindsey Vonn, four-time NBA champion Draymond Green from the Golden State Warriors, Carolina Panthers' Bryce Young, actress Daisy Ridley from "Star Wars," Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix in track and field, former WNBA star Candace Parker, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, and more. They joined Brunson and Glaser among a lineup that highlighted top names in sports and entertainment presenting awards at the event.