Peloton instructor Jess Sims will host the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Awards, presented by AT&T, on Wednesday, November 18 in Washington, D.C.
The ceremony will take place at Lisner Auditorium at The George Washington University and air live on ESPN2 at 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT.
Jess said in the NWSL’s announcement:
“I’m so honored to host the 2026 NWSL Awards and celebrate a league that continues to change the game and elevate women’s sports. It’s exciting to see the impact these athletes are having both on and off the field, and I look forward to recognizing the players and coaches who are helping shape the future of the game.”
The announcement was also shared via Instagram, where Jess commented, “Such an honor!!! Let’s gooooo”. The post describes the dress code as “Dress to Impress”
The awards recognize players and coaches from the 2026 season. Categories include Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, Defender of the Year, Midfielder of the Year, Coach of the Year, Golden Boot, Best XI, and the Lauren Holiday Impact Award. Nationwide will donate $50,000 to a charitable organization selected by the Lauren Holiday Impact Award recipient.
The ceremony is part of the NWSL’s championship week, ahead of the November 21 championship match at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
In April, Jess was named host of ESPN’s “Courtside at the Women’s Final Four” broadcast.
Her broadcasting work also includes College GameDay, college basketball, the Little League World Series, and the Special Olympics. She previously spent three seasons as an in-arena host for the New York Liberty and is a contributor to Good Morning America.
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