Athletes are preparing for the most significant night in sports.

And no, we’re not referring to the Super Bowl or the premiere of Heated Rivalry season two. The nominations for the ESPY Awards—scheduled for July 15 with comedian Marcello Hernández set to host from Lincoln Center in New York City—have been announced, recognizing athletes from both college and professional sports for their achievements.

This year’s ESPYs are particularly thrilling as performances from the 2026 Winter Olympic Games are eligible, with both the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams competing for best play and best team due to their gold-medal winning games.

Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is nominated for Best Record-Breaking Performance for being the first athlete to win six gold medals in a single Olympic Winter Games, while figure skater Alysa Liu has been nominated for Best Breakthrough Athlete.

Nominated for Best Athlete in men’s and women’s sports are basketball stars A’ja Wilson and Jalen Brunson—captain of the NBA Championship-winning New York Knicks—soccer player Lionel Messi, MLB pitcher Shohei Ohtani, reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford, women’s hockey captain Hilary Knight, and golf pro Nelly Korda.