Serena Williams will host the 2024 ESPYS

Tennis legend and cultural icon Serena Williams will host the 2024 ESPYS Presented by Capital One. As the multi-Grand Slam champion and global sports influencer, she will bring her unparalleled charisma to the stage as she celebrates the past year in sports by recognizing major sports achievements, recalling unforgettable moments, and recognizing the leading performers. Live coverage of the ESPYS will be broadcast on Thursday, July 11 at 8 p.m. from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on ABC.

Williams enduring legacy on and off the tennis court has made her a role model for athletes and fans worldwide. One of the greatest tennis players of all time, she has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles. As well as her tennis accomplishments, Williams is an advocate for gender equality in sports and it has been through her platform that she has promoted racial equality and maternal health advocacy. She is not only a top-level athlete, but she is also a successful businesswoman, in addition to her sporting abilities.

As women's sports are being watched and celebrated in a way that has never existed before, perhaps one of the greatest female athletes of all time would be an ideal host for the ESPYS. Serena’s spectacular on-court achievements and cultural impact, she’ll bring elite star-power and dynamic energy as host of the show. There will be a lot of energy, excitement, and entertainment in this show as we celebrate the best moments in sports this year.