​The world’s best athletes stepped out for sports’ big night at the 2026 ESPYS.Held in New York City on Wednesday, July 15, Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu and four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry were among the most notable names who shined on the red carpet before making their way inside the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the show — and a visit to PEOPLE’s exclusive portrait studio.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSee who else struck a pose for PEOPLE below!01 of 17Marcello Hernández.Credit: Andrew Lipovsky/GettyThe Saturday Night Live comedian, 28, served up plenty of jokes as the host of the 2026 ESPYS.02 of 17Alysa Liu.Credit: Andrew Lipovsky/GettyThe 20-year-old American figure skater proudly posed with her ESPY Award for Best Breakthrough Athlete.03 of 17Steph Curry.Credit: Andrew Lipovsky/GettyThe Golden State Warriors superstar, 38, was honored with the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award.04 of 17Ilona Maher.Credit: Andrew Lipovsky/GettyThe American rugby sensation and 2025 Best Breakthrough Athlete winner, 29, dazzled in a silver bandeau top and white column skirt as she served as an ESPYS presenter.05 of 17AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMiles “Deuce” McBride and Jose Alvarado.Credit: Andrew Lipovsky/GettyThe Knicks cleaned up big at the 2026 ESPYS, with the championship-winning squad, including McBride, 25, and Alvarado, 28, walking away with the prize for Best Team.06 of 17Lindsey Vonn.Credit: Andrew Lipovsky/GettyThe Olympic skier, 41, stunned in a glittering Gucci gown and told PEOPLE she’s feeling “amazing” five months after a devastating crash at the Milan Cortina Games.07 of 17Jayson Tatum.Credit: Andrew Lipovsky/GettyThe star Boston Celtics forward, 28, served as a presenter at the 2026 ESPYS.08 of 17Tiffany Haddish.Credit: Andrew Lipovsky/GettyThe actress and comedian, 46, turned up the heat in a fiery red dress at the 2026 ESPYS.09 of 17AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementJordan Clarkson.Credit: Andrew Lipovsky/GettyThe 34-year-old Knicks guard showed off his new ESPYS hardware in the photo booth.10 of 17Eileen Gu.Credit: Andrew Lipovsky/GettyThe Olympic freestyle skier, 22, served as a presenter after becoming the most decorated freestyle skier at the 2026 Milan Games.11 of 17Justin Verlander (left) and Jim Abbott (right).Credit: Andrew Lipovsky/GettyThe 43-year-old pitcher, who announced his plans to retire after the 2026 season, presented the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance to Jim Abbott, a former MLB pitcher born without a right hand, at the ESPYS.12 of 17Allyson Felix.Credit: Andrew Lipovsky/GettyThe track and field star, 40, presented at the ESPYS as she mounts her track comeback.13 of 17AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMembers of the Savannah Bananas.Credit: Andrew Lipovsky/GettyThe viral baseball team opened the 2026 ESPYs with a musical number.14 of 17Mike Tyson.Credit: Andrew Lipovsky/GettyThe legendary professional boxer, 60, presented the award for Best Single