The 2026 Met Gala had no shortage of athlete presence Monday.
With “Costume Art” as this year’s theme, the event brought notable names and outfits alike to New York. WNBA star Angel Reese and Olympians Alysa Liu and Lindsey Vonn were among the athletes who put their most fashionable foot forward, with other eye-catching looks also including four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka’s unique fit.
Athletes were well represented in putting on the 2026 Met Gala from the start. Tennis star Venus Williams is an event co-chair, and WNBA champion A’ja Wilson, ballet dancer Misty Copeland and Paralympian Aimee Mullins are part of the host committee.
Here are the most memorable athlete looks from the 2026 Met Gala.
Venus Williams
Williams opted for an all-black look with a diamond-encrusted necklace.
Alysa Liu
Coming off a figure skating gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Liu wore a red dress with ruffled layers on the bottom.
Olympic gold medal figure skater Alysa Liu makes her way to the Met Gala ⛸️✨
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Lindsey Vonn
Nearly three months after suffering a complex left leg fracture at the Winter Olympics, Vonn walked the carpet at the Met Gala.
Naomi Osaka
The tennis star’s all-white attire included red leaves sticking out, including on a white hat. Osaka then took off the jacket and hat to unveil a red dress at the top of the Met Museum’s steps.
The Atlanta Dream star rocked a long pink gown as she made her return to the Met Gala.
Carson Hocevar
The NASCAR racer was suited up in a sleek look one day after the NASCAR Cup Series Wurth 400.
Traded the fire suit for a #MetGala suit. pic.twitter.com/zaucP6Cfr2
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 4, 2026
