NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: (L-R) Venus Williams and Andrea Preti attend the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
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The 2026 Met Gala guest list features a who’s who of entertainment, business, politics, and sports. However, one of this year’s co-chairs, Beyoncé, brought more buzz than any A-lister, including top athletes.
Beyoncé’s co-chair role at the Met Gala is expected to boost fundraising. It’s called the “Beyoncé Effect,” a term used to describe what happens when the singer attaches her name to an event.
Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour served as co-chairs of the Costume Institute Benefit. This year’s dress code is “Fashion is Art.”
When it comes to the art of fashion, top athletes are known for showcasing winning apparel from the runway to the fairways.
WNBA star A’ja Wilson is on the host committee with Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Gwendoline Christie, Alex Consani, Misty Copeland, Elizabeth Debicki, Lena Dunham, Paloma Elsesser, Lisa, Chloe Malle, Sam Smith, Teyana Taylor, Lauren Wasser, Anna Weyant, Yseult, Adut Akech, Angela Bassett, Sinéad Burke, Rebecca Hall, Aimee Mullins, Tschabalala Self, Amy Sherald, and Chase Sui Wonders.
The Met Gala is an annual celebration and fundraiser for the Costume Institute. This year, even the Costume Institute is donning new digs. Once a fixture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s basement, the Costume Institute is now housed in the Condé M. Nast Galleries, formally the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s gift shop.
There were rumors that Queen Bee would release new music this evening. However, Beyoncé’s people dismissed those rumors. Meanwhile, one of Beyoncé’s besties, Serena Williams, wowed in a shiny silver dress.
Sports celebrities are becoming a fixture at the Met Gala, scoring invites over celebrated fashion divas like Billy Porter, who hasn’t been invited since his debut in 2019.
Athletes who attended past Met Galas include Olympic gymnast Simon Biles, NBA legends LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, WNBA star Angel Reese, and NFL quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Joe Burrow.
Venus and Serena, as well as A’ja Wilson, Russell Wilson, Lindsey Vonn, Joe Burrow and Russell Westbrook were among the many athletes flaunting their fitness fabulously.
Naomi Osaka at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating "Costume Art" held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Penske Media via Getty Images)
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The Oscars, Emmys and Tony awards have a red carpet. So does the Met Gala. Well, it’s not quite red. At the Met Gala, stars arrive to paparazzi-lined stairs.
If you want to watch the Met Gala’s star-studded arrivals, Vogue will livestream from its website beginning at 5:30 p.m. EST. The Associated Press will also livestream the event from its website, APNews.com and its Youtube channel, beginning at 4:30 p.m. EST.
You won’t be able to watch what happens inside the Met Gala, unless someone posts video or snapshots on social media. The festivities that take place inside the ball are private. Celebrities enjoy cocktails, view the costume exhibit and dine on gourmet dinner. There’s also surprise guest performers.
The following are some of the famous athletes who showed up at the Met Gala.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Venus Williams attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
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Last week, Venus was in Spain, where she played singles and doubles at the Madrid Open. Venus is a regular at the Met Gala but this will be her first appearance as a married woman.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Serena Williams attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
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Of course sister Serena showed up. Serena wore a metallic dress by Marc Jacobs with strappy high-heel sandals made from gold Italian leather. A former co-chair of the event, Serena is a regular at the Met Gala.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Lindsey Vonn attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG26/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
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Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn wore a beautiful custom Thom Browne gown with fishtail that reportedly took 4,000 hours to create.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Alysa Liu attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
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Alysa Liu competes in glamorous dresses. She won her gold medal in a shimmering disco dress. For the Met Gala, Liu with a red ruffle dress befitting her youthful exuberance.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: (L-R) Ayesha Curry and Stephen Curry attend the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/FilmMagic)
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The ladies usually get more attention at the Met Gala. Last year, R&B legend Diana Ross arrived in a glittery white train that nearly flared the width of the stairs. But each year, men make bolder statements.
Men are arriving in capes, skirts, and dazzling jewelry. Steph Curry wore a hooded coat.
US basketball player A'Ja Wilson arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, on May 4, 2026. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images)
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Three-time WNBA MVP A’Ja Wilson wowed in a gold gown. The Las Vegas Aces star loves fashion and, at 6’4", strikes a statuesque pose.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Angel Reese attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
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Recently traded to the Atlanta Dream, Angel Reese took time out from the WNBA’s preseason to attend the Met Gala. Reese wore Altuzarra.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Paige Bueckers attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG26/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
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Paige Bueckers wore a glittery graffiti pantsuit to her first Met Gala. The Dallas Wings Star
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This image was captured using a remote camera) Naomi Osaka attends The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/MG26/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
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Naomi Osaka is scheduled to play at the Italian Open this week in Rome. Good thing she got a first-round bye because tonight, she’s attending the Met Gala. The four-time Major champion wore Robert Wun. She shed her coat dress to reveal a stunning red gown.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: (L-R) Russell Wilson and Ciara attend the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
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Russell Wilson’s NFL future is uncertain. Wilson is reportedly in talks with CBS to join its NFL coverage team as an analysts. Meanwhile, he accompanied his wife Ciara to the Met Gala.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Russell Westbrook attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Julian Hamilton/Getty Images)
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Russell Westbrook turns NBA pre-game tunnel walks into catwalks. The NBA’s reigning fashion fella, Westbrook went shirtless in a royal blue suit.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: (L-R) Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union attend the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/FilmMagic)
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Dwyane Wade wore a sleeveless tuxedo. Along with wife, actress Gabrielle Union, Wade has become a regular at the Met Gala.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: (L-R) Justin Jefferson and Joe Burrow attend the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/MG26/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson also attended the Met Gala. The former LSU football teammates opted for flashy, but not outrageous suits.
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