Met Gala 2026: Venus Williams, Alysa Liu lead athlete fits - ESPN

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.

Williams opted for an all-black look with a diamond-encrusted necklace.

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 ⛸️✨