Athletes Dazzle on the Red Carpet at the 2026 ESPY Awards

WHO:

Vogue - Lindsey Vonn shared an emotional update on her recovery after her accident at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Vogue - Chloe Kim presented her boyfriend, Los Angeles Ram Myles Garrett, with the Best Record-Breaking Performance award.

Vogue - Eileen Gu wore a spring 2026 couture gown by Guo Pei with sculptural florals.

Vogue - Simone Biles attended with her husband Jonathan Owens, wearing a liquidy gold gown with a dramatic slit.

Vogue - Ilona Maher wore a striking white column gown with a studded silver bandeau and cut-out waist.

Vogue - Alysa Liu wore a slinky, chocolate brown Louis Vuitton dress.

Vogue - Toni Breidinger opted for a body-hugging black gown with deep waist cut-outs.

Vogue - Madison Chock wore a romantic, fluffy blue Christian Siriano mini-dress.

Vogue - Jutta Leerdam attended the 2026 ESPY Awards.

Vogue - Ilona Maher wore a striking white column gown with a studded silver bandeau and cut-out waist.

Vogue - Lindsey Vonn wore a sequin, one-sleeved Gucci dress.

Vogue - Ayesha Curry wore a corseted Christian Siriano gown.

Vogue - Chloe Kim presented her boyfriend Myles Garrett with the Best Record-Breaking Performance award.

Vogue - Liv Morgan attended the 2026 ESPY Awards with her WWE Women's World Championship belt.

Vogue - James Pitaro, ESPN chairperson, walked the red carpet with his wife Jean Louisa Kelly.

Vogue - Athletes including Eileen Gu, Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens, Ilona Maher, Lindsey Vonn, Ali Truwit, Gretchen Walsh, Ayesha Curry, Steph Curry, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jordyn Woods, Evan Bates, Madison Chock, Chloe Kim, Myles Garrett, Alysa Liu, Toni Breidinger, A’ja Wilson, Jalen Brunson, and James Pitaro were present at the 2026 ESPY Awards.

US Magazine - Marcello Hernández hosted the event.

WHAT:

Vogue - The New York Knicks became the first NBA team to win the Best Team award since 2022, when the Golden State Warriors last won it.

Vogue - Jalen Brunson won the Best Male Athlete, Best Championship Performance, and Best NBA Player awards at the 2026 ESPY Awards.

Vogue - The New York Knicks won five trophies at the 2026 ESPY Awards, including Best Team.

Vogue - A’ja Wilson won Best WNBA Player for the third time in four years.

Vogue - Jalen Brunson won Best Male Athlete, Best Championship Performance, and Best NBA Player.

Vogue - Liu received a standing ovation while accepting the Best Breakthrough Athlete trophy.

Vogue - The New York Knicks took home five trophies at the 2026 ESPY Awards, including Best Team.

Vogue - A’ja Wilson won Best WNBA Player for the third time in four years, with her only loss being to Caitlin Clark in 2025.

Vogue - Ayesha Curry supported her husband, Steph Curry, who accepted the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award for his work with the Eat. Learn. Play. foundation.

Vogue - The New York Knicks swept most of the categories they were nominated for, with Jalen Brunson winning Best Male Athlete, Best Championship Performance, and Best NBA Player.

Vogue - Jordyn Woods wore a gold Oscar de la Renta dress covered in strands of crystals, while fiancé Karl-Anthony Towns wore a custom black Gucci suit.

Vogue - Alysa Liu's dress showcased her swirling lower back tattoo during her acceptance of the Best Breakthrough Athlete trophy.

Vogue - Myles Garrett received the Best Record-Breaking Performance award for smashing the NFL’s single-season sack record.

Vogue - Liv Morgan's outfit at the ESPYs went viral, with online chatter focusing on her backless dress and sideboob.

Vogue - The 2026 ESPY Awards celebrated athletes with awards and a red carpet event.

Vogue - Liu won Best Breakthrough Athlete and received a standing ovation.

Vogue - A’ja Wilson won Best WNBA Player for the third time in four years.

Vogue - The New York Knicks won the Best Team award, the first NBA team to do so since 2022.

Vogue - Jalen Brunson won Best Male Athlete, Best Championship Performance, and Best NBA Player.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - The 2026 ESPY Awards took place at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, New York City.

Vogue - The event took place at Lincoln Center in New York City.

US Magazine - The red carpet was at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.

WHEN:

US Magazine - The 2026 ESPY Awards occurred on Wednesday, July 15.

HOW:

Vogue - Athletes showcased their fashion on the red carpet, with many wearing designer gowns and suits, including coordinating sequins worn by Ali Truwit and Gretchen Walsh.

Vogue - Lindsey Vonn's Gucci dress was from Demna’s “Generation Gucci” Pre-Fall 2026 collection, featuring gunmetal sequins.

Vogue - Lindsey Vonn's Gucci dress was from Demna’s “Generation Gucci” Pre-Fall 2026 collection.

Vogue - Athletes showcased their fashion on the red carpet, with many wearing designer gowns and suits, including coordinating sequins worn by Ali Truwit and Gretchen Walsh.

Vogue - Eileen Gu wore a spring 2026 couture gown by Guo Pei, while Simone Biles chose a liquidy gold gown with a dramatic slit.

Vogue - Athletes showcased their fashion on the red carpet, with many wearing designer gowns and suits.

(UPDATED July 17, 2026 17:21 UTC)

Lindsey Vonn shared an emotional update on her recovery following her accident at the 2026 Winter Olympics, while Chloe Kim presented her boyfriend, Los Angeles Ram Myles Garrett, with the Best Record-Breaking Performance award. In a standout night at the 2026 ESPY Awards, the New York Knicks became the first NBA team to win the Best Team award since 2022, and Jalen Brunson took home honors for Best Male Athlete, Best Championship Performance, and Best NBA Player. The red carpet was a showcase of athletic fashion, with many athletes donning designer gowns and suits, including a striking coordinated sequins look by Ali Truwit and Gretchen Walsh.

(UPDATED July 17, 2026 16:21 UTC)

At the 2026 ESPY Awards held at the David H. Koch Theater in New York City, the New York Knicks took home five trophies, including the coveted Best Team award. A’ja Wilson celebrated her third win for Best WNBA Player in four years, while Jalen Brunson triumphed as Best Male Athlete, Best Championship Performance, and Best NBA Player. Among the standout fashion moments, Eileen Gu dazzled in a couture gown by Guo Pei, and Lindsey Vonn turned heads in a stunning Gucci dress from Demna’s “Generation Gucci” Pre-Fall 2026 collection.

(UPDATED July 17, 2026 15:25 UTC)

At the 2026 ESPY Awards, the New York Knicks celebrated a big night, taking home five trophies, including the prestigious title of Best Team. A’ja Wilson also made headlines by winning Best WNBA Player for the third time in four years, with her only defeat coming from Caitlin Clark in 2025. Meanwhile, Lindsey Vonn turned heads in a stunning Gucci dress from Demna’s “Generation Gucci” Pre-Fall 2026 collection, which was adorned with eye-catching gunmetal sequins.

(UPDATED July 17, 2026 11:22 UTC)

Ayesha Curry proudly supported her husband, Steph Curry, as he accepted the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award for his impactful work with the Eat. Learn. Play. foundation. The New York Knicks dominated the awards, with Jalen Brunson taking home honors for Best Male Athlete, Best Championship Performance, and Best NBA Player. Meanwhile, Alysa Liu showcased her stunning dress that highlighted her swirling lower back tattoo while accepting the Best Breakthrough Athlete trophy, and Lindsey Vonn turned heads in a striking Gucci dress from Demna’s “Generation Gucci” Pre-Fall 2026 collection.

(UPDATED July 17, 2026 02:53 UTC)

At a recent event, Myles Garrett was honored with the Best Record-Breaking Performance award for his incredible achievement in breaking the NFL’s single-season sack record. The red carpet was a showcase of stunning fashion, featuring Ilona Maher in a striking white column gown, Lindsey Vonn in a glamorous sequin Gucci dress, and Ayesha Curry in a corseted Christian Siriano gown. Chloe Kim presented Garrett with his award, while other athletes, including Ali Truwit and Gretchen Walsh, dazzled in coordinating sequins.

(UPDATED July 16, 2026 22:20 UTC)

Liv Morgan made a splash at the 2026 ESPY Awards, proudly showcasing her WWE Women's World Championship belt while wearing a stunning backless dress that quickly went viral. Meanwhile, ESPN chairperson James Pitaro walked the red carpet alongside his wife, actress Jean Louisa Kelly. Other standout fashion moments included Eileen Gu in a spring 2026 couture gown by Guo Pei and Simone Biles dazzling in a liquidy gold gown featuring a dramatic slit.

(UPDATED July 16, 2026 19:21 UTC)

The 2026 ESPY Awards took place at Lincoln Center in New York City, where athletes like Eileen Gu, Simone Biles, and Steph Curry gathered to celebrate their achievements. Alysa Liu took home the award for Best Breakthrough Athlete, receiving a standing ovation, while A’ja Wilson won Best WNBA Player for the third time in four years, and Jalen Brunson swept three awards, including Best Male Athlete. Hosted by Marcello Hernández, the event featured a glamorous red carpet where athletes showcased their fashion in stunning designer gowns and suits.