There was no shortage of athletes in attendance at the 2026 Met Gala on Monday.
With this year’s theme “Costume Art”, the event brought notable names and costumes to New York. WNBA star Angel Reese and Olympians Alyssa Liu and Lindsey Vonn were among the athletes who stepped out with their most fashionable looks, including four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka’s unique fit.
There was a good representation of athletes at the 2026 Met Gala from the beginning. tennis star venus williams Is an event co-chair and WNBA champion Aja WilsonBallet dancer Misty Copeland and Paralympian Amy Mullins 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 studded necklace.
Alyssa Liu
After winning the gold medal in figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Liu wore a red dress with ruffled layers at the bottom.
Olympic gold medal figure skater Alyssa Liu arrives at the Met Gala ⛸️🌸
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serena williams
Williams was wearing a shiny silver dress with branches down one leg.
Naomi Osaka
Osaka’s all-white attire, including the white hat, featured raised red leaves. The tennis star then took off the jacket and hat to unveil a red dress at the top of the Met Museum stairs.
Wilson, a member of the hosting committee, wore the bronze dress for the first time while attending the Met Gala.
atlanta dream The star wore a long pink gown as she returned to the Met Gala.
dallas wings The star wore a suit with paint splattered on it for a unique look.
Rookie of the Year 🤝 Rookie of the Met
Paige Bueckers stuns at the 2026 Met Gala! pic.twitter.com/WhGQjD1Slp
– WNBA (@WNBA) 4 May 2026
Former LSU teammates, Burrow and Jefferson played brilliantly together.
Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson are preparing for the Met Gala
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– NFL (@NFL) 4 May 2026
Golden State Warriors The star and his wife Ayesha wore matching dark outfits.
Wilson matched his white suit with his wife, singer Ciara’s gold dress and tiara.
Dwayne The Rock Johnson
The pro wrestling and film star was seen in a casual look with his wife Lauren Hashian.
lindsey vonn
after about three months Left leg suffering from complex fracture At the Winter Olympics, Vonn walked the carpet at the Met Gala.
dwayne wade
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer shows off the sleeveless look with his wife, Gabrielle Union.
Butler keeps it simple with all-black look at Met Gala debut Golden State Warriors star.
Bold fashion fits are nothing new for the NBA superstar. He was wearing a full blue coat and pants and no shirt underneath.
Eileen Gu
The bubbles were the subject of the freestyle skier’s fits. When she was taking pictures, bubbles were also flying.
Carson Hocevar
The NASCAR racer was dressed in a sleek look the day after the NASCAR Cup Series Wurth 400.
traded fire suits for #metgala suit. pic.twitter.com/zaucP6Cfr2
– NASCAR (@NASCAR) 4 May 2026
