Tennessee and NFL legend Peyton Manning will host the 2017 ESPYs on July 12 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, ESPN announced on Tuesday.
“It’s an honor to be asked to host the ESPYs, and it’s even more meaningful that it’s the 25th year for this incredible event,” Manning said, per Jennifer Cingari of ESPNMediaZone.com. “The ESPYs have been a part of my life during my entire career—I can still remember attending my very first show back in 1998 before my rookie season in the NFL.
“Over the years, the ESPYs have celebrated some of my favorite athletes and sports moments.