How to see 2025 Espys online without cable: stream free

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Simone Biles, Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson, Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen, Los Angeles Dodgers' Shoei Ohtani will fight for the best athletes of the year this evening 2025. The annual Espy Awards Air Live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California, moderated by comedian Shane Gillis.

At a glance: how to see Espy Awards online

“I'm happy to be with the Espys this year,” said Gillis before organizing today's show via ESPN. “I like sports, that should be a good time.”

The Espys celebrate some of the most discussed moments in sports last year, including the best plays (such as the backward hurdle of Nominee Saquon Barkley in November), breakthrough athletes and even the ultimate comeback performance of the year. Here is what you should know about watching the espies without cable so that you do not miss the action.

So you can see 2025 Espys online without cable

The 2025 Espys are transferred live to ABC. But sports fans who have cut the cable still have a few simple ways to see the show without cable. Read on where you can watch the Espys Livestream, including free test options.

The best live TV streaming service to watch the 2025 Espys without cable is DirectV. The service offers access to Watch ABC with all packages, including the selection plan ($ 59.99/month after your five -day free test version). It will be with more than 125 channels as a whole and all Cloud DVR recordings you want (also known as unlimited).

Another simple – and free – way to see the Espy Awards online tonight is a Fubotv subscription. The FubotV Pro plan has local networks such as ABC and 234 overall channels. You will receive a five-day free test version, and if you keep the subscription, the plans for the first streaming month cost 64.99 $/month.

Sling TV also gives you access to stream ABC if you say goodbye to traditional cable. The Sling Blue plan is the one you want to watch the Espys 2025 tonight, which are equipped with 47 channels including ABC. The packages start at $ 25.50 for their first month and then increase to $ 50.99 per month.

We also recommend Hulu + Live TV to stream the Espys online. The service is delivered with Disney+ and ESPN+ and 100 channels including ABC. Plans with a three-day free trial version and then cost $ 82.99 per month.

When are the espies tonight?

The Espy Awards Air Live this evening from 8 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT and takes place in the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California. Gillis hosts for the first time. “Today, Shane is not only one of the top comedians, but also a great sports fan who was a simple decision for the focus of the espys,” says Craig Lazarus, ESPN Vice President and executive producer of the Espys. “We are enthusiastic about working with him to create an entertaining show when the best moments of this year celebrate in sports, and we are happy to see what he will do on stage.”

2025 Espys nominations

According to ESPN, the full list of nominations for the Espy Awards for the 2025 show, including the best athlete, breakthrough athlete and the best game categories.

Best athlete: men's sports
Josh Allen – Buffalo Bills
Saquon Barkley – Philadelphia Eagles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-Oklahoma City Donner
Shohei Ohtani – Los Angeles Dodgers

Best athlete: women's sports
Simone Biles – Turner
Sydney McLaughlin-Levron-Track & Field
Gabby Thomas – Track & Field
A'ja Wilson – Las Vegas Aces

Best breakthrough athlete
Cooper Flagg – Duke Men Basketball
Chloe Humphrey – North Carolina women -Lacrosse
Ilona Maher – Rugby
Paul Slenes – Pittsburgh Pirates

Best record performance
Geno Auriemma – Uconn Huskies
Caitlin Clark – Indiana Fever
Kevin Durant – Olympic basketball
Alexander Ovechkin – Washington Capitals

Best championship performance
‭Simone Biles-2024 Olympic Games Women Allround
Stephen Curry -US men -Olympia -bb team
Freddie Freeman – La Dodgers – World Series MVP
Rory McIlroy -wins the first Masters title, the career -Grand Slam ended

Best comeback athlete
Gabe Landeskog – Colorado Avalanche
Sunin Lee – Gymnast
Mallory Swanson – etc.
Lindsey vonn – skiing

Best game
Saquon Barkley's backwards – NFL (03.11.24)
Tyrese Haliburton calls game !!! – NBA Game 1 NBA Finale (05.06.25)
Sabrina Ionescu Logo 3 Game winner – WNBA FINALS GAME 3
Trinity Rodman with the OT goal, etc. Send to the semi-finals-2024 Olympic Games

Best team
Florida Panthers – NHL
Los Angeles Dodgers – MLB
New York Liberty – WNBA
Ohio State Buckeyes – NCAA football
Oklahoma City Thunder – NBA
Philadelphia Eagles – NFL
North Carolina Tar Heels -NCAA -Frauen -Lacrosse
US women -national team -football
University of Connecticut Huskies – Women's Basketball

Best College athlete: men's sports
Cooper Flagg – Dukebasketball
Wyatt Hendrickson – Oklahoma State Wrestling
Travis Hunter – Colorado Football
CJ Kirst – Cornell Lacrosse

Best College Athlete: Women's Sports
Olivia Babcock – Volleyball at the University of Pittsburgh
Kate Faasse – North Carolina Soccer
Gretchen Walsh – Virginia swimming
Juju Watkins – USC basketball

Best athlete with a disability
Noah Elliott – Snowboard
Ezra Cheeky – Track & Field
Tatyana McFadden – Trail & Field
Grace Norman – paratriathletes

Best NFL player
Josh Allen – Buffalo Bills
Saquon Barkley – Philadelphia Eagles
Lamar Jackson – Baltimore Ravens
Patrick Surtain II – Denver Broncos

Best MLB player
Freddie Freeman – Los Angeles Dodgers
Aaron Richter – New York Yankees
Shohei Ohtani – Los Angeles Dodgers
Tarik Skubal – Detroit Tiger

Best NHL player
Leon Draisaitl – Edmonton Oilers,
Connor Hellebuyck – Winnipeg Jets
Nikita Kucherov – Tampa Bay Lightning
Cale Makar – Colorado Avalanche

Best NBA player
Giannis Antetokounmpo – Milwaukee Bucks
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-Oklahoma City Donner
Nikola Jokić – Denver Nuggets
Jayson Tatum – Boston Celtics

Best WNBA player
Caitlin Clark – Indiana Fever
Napheesa Collier – Minnesota Luchs
Breanna Stewart – New York Liberty
A'ja Wilson – Las Vegas Aces

Best driver
Joey Logano – Nascar
Álex Palou – Indycar
Oscar Piatri – F1
Max Verstappen – F1

Best UFC fighter
Dricus du Plessis
Merab Dvalishvili
Kayla Harrison
Islam Makhachev

Best boxer
Naoya Inoue
Claressa Shields
Katie Taylor
Oleksandr USYK

Best football player
Aitana Bonmatí – FC Barcelona/Spain
Christian Pulisic – AC Milan, USA
Alexia Putellas FC Barcelona/Spain
Lamin Yamal – FC Barcelona/Spain

Best golfer
Nelly Korda
Rory Mcllroy
Scottie Scheffler
Maja Stark

Best tennis player
Carlos Alcaraz
Coco Gauff
Aryna Sabalenka
Jannik Sünder