2020 ESPY Awards

The 2020 ESPY Awards were presented at the 28th annual ESPY Awards show, held on June 21, 2020, and broadcast on television nationwide in the United States on ESPN at 9 PM Eastern/8 PM Central. Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe and Russell Wilson served as hosts.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the event was hosted remotely. Instead of presenting traditional awards for athletic achievement during the event, awards were presented to honor extraordinary acts of activism and humanitarian efforts.

Honorary awards

 * Arthur Ashe Award for Courage
 * Kevin Love


 * Jimmy V Award
 * Taquarius Wair


 * Pat Tillman Award for Service
 * Kim Clavel


 * Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award
 * WNBA and WNBA Players Association

Tribute
The show made a tribute to former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020, along with eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. The tribute was narrated by rapper Snoop Dogg.