ESPYS 2026 Red Carpet Looks: See Every Celebrity Outfit
The 2026 ESPY Awards took place at Lincoln Center in New York City, featuring a red carpet showcase of celebrity fashion and athletes. The event highlighted various sports stars, including Olympians and NBA champion Jalen Brunson, with comedian Marcello Hernández serving as the host.
Why it matters
The ESPYs serve as a major cultural intersection between professional sports and mainstream entertainment, reflecting the current status of celebrity athletes.
Without a doubt, the fashion at the 2026 ESPY Awards is a slam dunk.
All your favorite stars are trading in their jerseys for couture as they hit the red carpet for the biggest night in sports at Lincoln Center in New York City July 15.
The evening kicked off with athletes from across the sports world making their way down the carpet—including those from the 2026 Winter Olympics , who were all eligible this year.
Take Lindsey Vonn , who dazzled in a sequined plum gown by Gucci amid her recovery from a torn ACL, broken ankle and fractured tibia after her crash at the Milano Cortina Games earlier this year.
"I'm in heels," the skier quipped to USA Sports' Renee Montgomery in an exclusive E! News interview. "I can't say it's comfortable, but is it ever?"
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