2017 ESPYS: See All the Superstar Athletes Step Out on the Red Carpet

Peyton Manning hosts the prestigious event honoring standout athletes and performances from the past year

By McKenna Aiello Jul 12, 2017 10:46 PMTags

This red carpet is a slam dunk! 

Sports puns asides, the 2017 ESPYS is officially off and running at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Football great Peyton Manning is hosting the prestigious event, which honors standout athletes and their record-breaking performances from the past year. 

Extremely talented athletes from football, baseball, basketball and many other sports have ditched their uniforms for one night only, and the result? Some major red carpet fashion!

From dazzling gowns to impeccably tailored suits, pros from every corner of the Olympics and beyond have all stepped out with their eyes on the Best Dressed prize. After all, who needs championship rings and a place on the podium? 

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Sports fanatics have already cast their votes in 33 different categories, so until the show officially kicks off, throw on your favorite player's jersey and cheer on the stars as they hit the red carpet at The ESPYS.

Steph Curry & Ayesha Curry

The Golden State Warriors' royal couple is looking fresh and fierce as per usual. 

Kerri Walsh

The three-time Olympic gold medalist trades her signature red bikini for a plunging gown.

Michael Phelps & Nicole Johnson

The proud mom and dad to baby Boomer Phelps take a night off from parenting to honor the swimmer's impact on sports.

Laurie Hernandez

Ruffles for days! The Olympic gold medalist and Dancing With the Stars champ channels her inner Flamenco dancer.

Rachel Lindsay

As The Bachelorette star prepares to pass out her final rose, a bright yellow and purple pitstop is a must along the way.

Lance Bass & Michael Turchin

Dashing as always, you two!

Aaron Rodgers

Touchdown! The Green Bay Packers quarterback keeps it simple and elegant.

Russell Westbrook

Whoever said athletes can't dress clearly hasn't met this NBA player.

Nikki Bella & John Cena

BRB, heading to the gym. The Total Divas star's washboard abs give her fiancé's rock solid bod a run for its money.

Russell Wilson

Rolling solo for the evening, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback makes a strong case for velvet in July.

Jeremy Renner

Hey, hot stuff! The actor makes a suave arrival in navy blue.

Danny Amendola & Olivia Culpo

The New England Patriots finds his very own ESPYS cheerleader thanks to Olivia!

Simone Biles

Here she is! The pint-sized gymnast rocks out with a royal blue train and shimmery pumps.

The Schwarzenegger Family

The ESPYS proved to be a family affair for this A-list group of siblings and their proud mom.

Shaun White

Everyone's favorite "Flying Tomato" has arrived to The ESPYS looking fly as usual.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. & Danica Patrick

The racing couple with a need for speed coordinate summertime ensembles at The ESPYS.

Aly Raisman

Going for the gold! The Olympic gymnast looks stunning in a bedazzled gown.

Maryse Ouellet & Michael Mizanin

The Miz & Maryse have arrived repping hard for the professional wrestling world. 

Elizabeth Olsen

The Avengers star puts a fresh spin on the cropped pant suit, and rocked some pretty killer Anita Ko gems.

Lindsey Vonn & Kenan Smith

The world-famous skier (in Monique Lhuillier and Coomi jewelry) brought her new beau, who worked as a coach for the NFL, to The ESPYS.

Zosia Mamet

This isn't the set of Girls! The actress looks utterly sophisticated in a red mini-dress and chunky metallic heels.

Laila Ali & Curtis Conway

Va-Va-Voom! The retired boxer is pretty in pink by her longtime hubby's side.

Gabby Douglas

What's light pink and blue and lace all over? This Olympic gold medalist, of course.

Michael Phelps

World, this is what the most decorated Olympian of all time looks like. 

Maria Shriver

Safe to say this celeb is the belle of The ESPYS ball!

Matt Lombardi & Nastia Liukin

Is the wedding back on? After postponing their big day in May, the hockey pro and Olympic gymnast (dressed in Zachary the Label) step out for a date night.

D'Angelo Russell

The NBA player proves athletes totally know how to dress to impress. Just look at his custom suit by Waraire Boswell. 

Rachel Nichols

The sports reporter makes a stylish entrance.

Madison Kocian

Close to a year since the gymnast made her debut at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the 20-year-old continues her winning streak on the red carpet.

Mary Conley & Mike Conley Jr.

This NBA power couple is completely dominating this year's ESPYS in their bold looks.

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Which look at The ESPYS deserves a gold model? Sound off in the comments! 

The 2017 ESPYS broadcasts on ABC and streams online at WatchESPN at 8 p.m. E.T.