Angel Reese, Naomi Osaka, Joe Burrow Outfits Trending in Photos, Notable Athletes at 2026 Met Gala

A number of prominent athletes appeared at the fashion event of the year, the 2026 Met Gala, adorned in the usually over-the-top outfits that define the event.

Below, we'll do a round-up of all the athletes who made an appearance, with some of the biggest names in sports highlighting the proceedings.

Venus Williams

Venus Williams wore "custom Swarovski accessories designed to highlight the jarring 6% sports science research gap and Gatorade's commitment to closing it" after she was announced as the first Body of Science ambassador, Gatorade stated.

Serena Williams

Dwyane "The Rock" Johnson

Alysa Liu

Naomi Osaka

Angel Reese

Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson

Paige Bueckers

A'Ja Wilson

Russell Wilson