Building on the global success of the iconic Kids’ Choice Awards, Nickelodeon launched a bold new franchise: Kids’ Choice Sports—an annual, high-energy event that blended the excitement of a live awards show with the thrill of larger-than-life sports competition.

 

Designed to celebrate the intersection of sports, pop culture, and kids’ fandom, the show quickly became a summer tentpole, drawing the biggest names in sports and entertainment. With superstar hosts like Russell Wilson, Michael Strahan, and Chris Paul, the show delivered action-packed moments, high-profile performances, and boundary-pushing stunts, all wrapped in Nickelodeon’s signature slime.

 

A standout innovation was the creation of the Gold Slime Legend Award, honoring all-time greats including Kobe Bryant, Michael Phelps, Danica Patrick, David Beckham, and Derek Jeter, each receiving the ultimate slime salute in front of roaring fans.

 

The show also became known for unforgettable live moments—none bigger than the time a kid hit the impossible half-court shot live on national television, winning $50,000 and creating instant viral history.

 

Partnering with all major sports leagues and delivering epic, family-friendly entertainment, Kids’ Choice Sports became more than an awards show—it was a celebration of athleticism, inspiration, and slime-filled spectacle that resonated with fans around the world.