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Peyton Manning Announced As Host Of 2017 ESPYS Awards Show

INDIANAPOLIS — Last year, Peyton Manning received the ESPY Icon Award.

This year, he’s hosting the whole dang show.

ESPN announced on Tuesday that the legendary Indianapolis Colts quarterback will be the host for the 25th ESPYS awards show, which are airing live on July 12 on ABC.

"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 in a statement, via ESPN. "The ESPYS have been a part of my life during my entire career.