The 2017 ESPY Awards were presented at the 25th annual ESPY Awards show, held on July 12, 2017 at 5 pm Pacific at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California and on television nationwide in the United States on ABC at 8 pm Eastern/7 PM Central. On May 16, 2017, it was announced by ESPN.com that Peyton Manning would host the show. 33 competitive awards were presented, along with several honorary awards. Winners and nominees These were the nominees for each of the competitive awards. Fans were able to vote online at a dedicated ESPN site. For "Best Play", fans voted on the plays Bracket-styled, with Round 1 of voting lasting from June 21 to June 27, Round 2 of voting lasting from June 28 to July 4, Round 3 of voting lasting from July 5 to July 11, and Round 4 of voting being on the day of the show, July 12. Honorary awards Arthur Ashe Courage Award Eunice Kennedy Shriver Jimmy V Perseverance Award Jarrius Robertson Pat Tillman Award for Service U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro Best Moment Chicago Cubs win the World Series. Icon Award Vin Scully Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award Mark Giordano of the Calgary Flames, NHL Special Olympic Athletes Kindlelon “Kobie” Respicio for accomplishments in the Special Olympics and success in school In Memoriam During the segment the music was "The Song for You" performed by Gallant. John Saunders José Fernández Dennis Byrd Ralph Branca Dennis Green Dan Rooney Yordano Ventura Bobby Chacon Jerry Krause Frank Deford Nate Thurmond Rubén Amaro Sr. Dallas Green LaVell Edwards Jack McCloskey Sam Foltz Craig Sager Jim Bunning Fab Melo Joao Havelange Mike Ilitch Joe McKnight Jimmy Piersall John Andariese Cortez Kennedy Luis Olmo Rashaan Salaam Bernie Custis Herve Filion Gene Conley Tony DiCicco Arnold Palmer References External links http://www.espn.com/espys/ 2017 ESPY ESPY ESPY ESPY